[Sandwich]

Picking out parts for the spooky commuter build. I am debating SPD two-sided pedals or Look single-sided road pedals. I have two pairs of shoes for each system. All of my road crap has look keo pedals (three different sets), while my MTB and other commuter bike has SPD. Commute will primarily be road shoulder and isn't city riding, but has some stop signs and sidewalk/road navigating. I can get either set for around $25. Thoughts?

 

[Westy]

Commuting is the only application where I prefer flats.

 

[gonefirefightin]

why not both, got them only the gravel bike and like it

Amazon.com

 

[Westy]

why not both, got them only the gravel bike and like it

Amazon.com

SPD on the left, Look on the right side.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Flats.

 

[Jm_]

SPD or flats...but I don't ride road bikes, I choose life.

 

[boostindoubles]

I like narrowish flats on my gravel/road bike. Blackspire sub420 is what I'm running. Striking a pedal on the ground at the bottom of the stroke in a turn is not very fun.

 

[rideit]

I’m gonna invent clipless for your saddle.
Like that ‘shark-fin’ saddle.

 

[Sandwich]

why not both, got them only the gravel bike and like it

Amazon.com

hey now, it's my job to recommend wonky shit off aliexpress.

 

[Sandwich]

No flats. I like clips too much to run them on my commuter. This whole build is centered around building a bike that's as close to my actual road bike but costs significantly less... My commute is about 12 miles each way so it's an actual ride, and not just a shuffle into town.

I think I'll stick with SPD as I really liked being able to clip in without wrestling with the right side of the pedal, and walking into the office was way less "cloppy" than on true road shoes.

 

[Westy]

No flats. I like clips too much to run them on my commuter. This whole build is centered around building a bike that's as close to my actual road bike but costs significantly less... My commute is about 12 miles each way so it's an actual ride, and not just a shuffle into town.

I think I'll stick with SPD as I really liked being able to clip in without wrestling with the right side of the pedal, and walking into the office was way less "cloppy" than on true road shoes.

I hope you plan on rolling into the office in a white skinsuit and aero helmet

 

[6thElement]

mtb spd's

 

[gonefirefightin]

hey now, it's my job to recommend wonky shit off aliexpress.

Been rocking them for a yr or two, no issues

 

[Sandwich]

Ended up ordering some "Schweek" MTB SPDs for the road bike commuter. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VPWHRYL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They work OK- mtb spds for commuting are perfect. My MTB shoes still fit and feel great with carbon soles that don't flex, but the tread lets me walk around the office...awkwardly. Biggest problem is the "cages" for the cleat are not angled so clipping in is a bit of a chore. I'm guessing they will wear a bit and self-sand, but I am tempted to take a file and give the face a bit of a slope so it's less clunky to clip in. Otherwise pretty happy, and these ones in particular feature dual bearings rather than bearing/bushing, so they should last a bit longer. They certainly spin well, but meh