MTB SPD/combo pedal recommendations

April 18, 2020, 04:22 PM

valkyrie1

So I have a Proflex 857 with Raceface cranks and Shimano SPD pedals. Since I'm in a neighborhood where I will mostly be getting cruising exercise I'm interested in a set of pedals that if I want to use the SPDs I could but if I just want to pedal around with sneakers or whatever that would be great..Thoughts???

April 18, 2020, 04:31 PM

lizardman_u

I use an older version of this pedal from Origin 8

platform both sides, and SPD both sides.

http://www.origin8.bike/produc...uble-clipless-410060

Dave

April 18, 2020, 04:37 PM

hrcjon

I use the shimano ones on my hack around farm bike and have no complaints. SPD on one side and flat on the other. works great.

April 18, 2020, 06:25 PM

Ronin101

https://www.google.com/shoppin...GEAQYCiABEgLPP_D_BwE

April 18, 2020, 06:41 PM

valkyrie1

Thanks Ronin101, exactly what I was looking for..

April 18, 2020, 06:42 PM

holdem

A ProFlex 857? I am guessing you have had that baby for quite a while?

April 18, 2020, 07:15 PM

PossibleZombie

I use Shimano PD-530s on my Salsa mountain bike. They aren't too heavy and give a decent amount of pedal space when not clicked in. For under $50 they are great.

April 18, 2020, 07:46 PM

Black92LX

I am a big Crank Brothers fan.
Their DoubleShot 2s are super nice. While they do utilize their own cleat the mount to SPD shoes and the pedals come with cleats.

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April 18, 2020, 07:50 PM

MooneyP226

I second the ones Ronin suggested. I have them on one of my bikes, they’re great

April 18, 2020, 08:16 PM

Imabmwnut

We have shimano A530 pedal. Sod on one side platform on the other.

April 18, 2020, 08:22 PM

oddball

quote:
Originally posted by valkyrie1:
. Since I'm in a neighborhood where I will mostly be getting cruising exercise I'm interested in a set of pedals that if I want to use the SPDs I could but if I just want to pedal around with sneakers or whatever that would be great..Thoughts???

Shimano M324 pedals. I have these on my Bike Friday, and I love them. One side is SPD, the other side just a regular mtb pedal config.

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April 18, 2020, 08:32 PM

Redleg06

Another happy user of Shimano M324 SPD's.

April 19, 2020, 06:52 AM

DennisM

quote:
Originally posted by Redleg06:
Another happy user of Shimano M324 SPD's.

Make it three. I have a set on my distance bike. If something goes sideways with shoes, I can still finish the ride.

April 19, 2020, 07:00 AM

valkyrie1

quote:
Originally posted by holdem:
A ProFlex 857? I am guessing you have had that baby for quite a while?

LOL yes I have been upgraded to XTR,Raceface crank and stem,Syncros Ti post,Cris King hubs and a Marzocchi fork with other bits and pieces...

April 19, 2020, 07:13 AM

Black92LX

Anyone know of any pedals made in the States?

April 19, 2020, 08:35 AM

holdem

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Anyone know of any pedals made in the States?

Clipless? Probably about the same as a snowballs chance in ----.

However, I bet you could find a nice pair of CNC platform pedals if you looked hard enough. They will probably cost over $200, but I bet they are out there.

April 19, 2020, 09:34 AM

Black92LX

quote:
Originally posted by holdem:
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Anyone know of any pedals made in the States?

Clipless? Probably about the same as a snowballs chance in ----.

However, I bet you could find a nice pair of CNC platform pedals if you looked hard enough. They will probably cost over $200, but I bet they are out there.

A combo set would be nice but just a standard pedal would be fine.
Most of my riding currently is on the street with the kiddos.
Parks are currently shut down for the trails and I don’t have the balls to flip in while mountain biking yet. Just got my first mountain bike so still learning.

Been using Crank Brothers on my road bike for years now.