anyone riding their "good" road bikes with flat pedals?

[Veloo]

I've got the A530 pedals. They seemed like a good idea on paper but I found the platform too small and not secure at all. If it happens to get wet then it was very slippery. I wouldn't even bother with it's spiked brother the EH500.

Originally Posted by Fat Cat

I tried riding flats after all the recent flap about them. Replaced the spd with pd-a530 spd/flat on the market bike. Was already using Pearl Izumi X-Alp Canyon shoes so it was a no risk pedal swap. Seemed like my feet were always trying to find the right place on the flat. Simple biz to just use the other spd side so I do.
In the 80's I often rode the toe clip strap pedals on the race bike with tennies. If I was going to forgo cleates then I'd probably do that again and be able to use any sort of shoes.
BTW the X-ALP are way comfy but the soles do not seem particularly durable so walking around is OK tho hiking would likely not be.

JMO of course

[Dired]

https://ride.shimano.com/products/pd...ekH0Gi86hSQzsb

Best of both worlds. I have set of these kicking around somewhere.

[Wunder]

Originally Posted by Dired

https://ride.shimano.com/products/pd...ekH0Gi86hSQzsb

Best of both worlds. I have set of these kicking around somewhere.

I have the older version of these (no pins) as well. They're a great option if you want to be able to ride clipped or flat. Excellent bearings and the built in reflectors are nice. You would need MTB, gravel, touring shoes with a two bolt pattern though.

Sometimes a true double sided flat is easier though and has a better/large platform. However, if you have a single bike that you want to work well clipped in or using regular shoes the XT level dual sided trekking pedals from Shimano are excellent.