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Hi - ordered my first MTB but need to get pedals and at least for now, do not intend on getting SPD shoes to clip in. However as I get better, imagine I may find I would want them so versatility would be great to have.
Question is if there are any decent dual sided pedals on the market? Ones I have come across are the Shimano PD A530 and the M324. Some reviews by people suggest better for road bike but wanted to get your views?
Question is if there are any decent dual sided pedals on the market?
Noooooooooooooo sadly!
Problem is they're a compromise that brings the worst of both worlds together, and none of the best features of either! You certainly don't get any of the grip of a decent flat pedal, and they're bulky and cumbersome unlike a decent clipless pedal.
Also, not being able to find the "right side" of the pedal straight away when pedalling away from rest, cos the pedal flipped over, so you've then got to manually turn it over etc. Well, it's not so much an issue on a road bike, but I can tell you if you've ever tried it on an MTB it's a MAJOR P.I.T.A!
Aren't Superstar components Nano pedals the decent cheapies to go for ATM?
Otherwise just grab some V12 wellgo copies.
You can get a plastic platform to fit one side of shimano SPD's, though I wouldn't want to do anything other than ride to the shop with them.
And I'd echo Mboy's comments, there a waste of time. Buy some flats, then buy some 2nd hand spd to try, I prefer the platform SPD's but realistically there no more use than std SPD's.
I have the A530 pedals on a road/commuter and they're fine for that, wouldn't want them off road. Just handy to be able to ride the bike as transport and then in spd shoes and lycra on a jaunt without switching pedals.
The Superstar Nano pedals look great (what's the diff / advantage of either tech flats or through pin pedals?). Will go for those unless other members have other recommendations? Going to check out the V12 wellgo ones too.
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.php?cPath=42&osCsid=50d88d2f78c67e71a7d697daa3bed15f
Nanos are good. Wellgo's MG1 is also good- you need to pay a fair amount to get a Nano at the same weight as the MG1, and IMO the MG1's slightly grippier, but the Nano is thinner which has a few advantages. You wouldn't go too far wrong with either.
The point of the thru-pins is supposed to be that if you grind the head of a pin down, you can remove it from the other side. But with Nanos the pins tend to fall out in my experience rather than getting stuck in so I'm not convinced it's a benefit, and the design needs more metal to make it work.
nanos ftw!
Nano's are 488g vs MG1 380g. To me that sounds like no difference but I am new to biking so would it be noticeable? Nano's are apparently thinner though but don't know if that brings any advantages? I plan on riding the Alps.
Guess there is no getting away from pins tearing up your leg?
aditude - MemberNano's are 488g vs MG1 380g. To me that sounds like no difference but I am new to biking so would it be noticeable?
Nah, you won't feel it. If you were to knock that amount off 10 components, you'd probably feel that though.
Thinness is a bit less straightforward... Like I say, the MG1s are grippier outright. But, because your foot's closer to the axle on the Nanos, it feels like you're more stable on the pedal, I've occasionally rolled the MGs (while screwing up) but never have with the Nanos frinstance.
The alu Nano ought to be tougher than the magnesium MG1 but I'm not convinced, I've only ever knocked one pin out of an MG but I've had 3 out of my Nanos. They seem less well attached.
No clear winner if you ask me but both are good.