Shimano PD-M324 // SPD Pedal (im Karton)

These pedals are ideal for cyclists who want the convenience of a flat pedal (that can also be fitted with a third-party toe clip) for use around town or with non-cleated shoes, combined with an SPD pedal that allows for cleated cycling shoes for more serious rides. The flat side of the pedal also has plenty of grip/contact points, meaning that when used with non-cleated, everyday shoes, the shoes don't slip.Well-made, per most Shimano products, sturdy, and not too heavy. Decent value for those looking for convenience and versatility. They also look good on the bike, in a mixed brushed and polished finish.Note that half toe-clips catch on the ground when the SPD side of the pedal is being used, making them slightly less versatile as a combination. This was the case on a gravel bike with 172.5mm cranks.

These are my first foray into the clip on pedal world and they're a great pair for a novice! I bought them specifically because they are double sided and I wanted the flexibility of being able to jump on the bike wearing my trainers on if I wanted to pop down the shops etc. But...... since I bought them I've only used them with cycling shoes because it's so much easier.I've now done about 700 miles on the bike since I bought these. I ride a hybrid mountain bike and the majority of my cycling is done on the road or cycle paths, the pedals are solid and sturdily built but quite big in comparison to lots of other versions out there (again though I chose this size deliberatly). Clipping in and out the pedal is really easy once you get the hang of it, they are tensioned perfectly and haven't need adjusting since they were fitted.Couple of things things to note if like me you've never used SPD pedals before....1) It will take your legs a while to get accustomed to the new and better cycling position, they will ache a bit first though! 2)You will at some point forget you're clipped in and fall over (I can't say fall off because you will most definitely still be attached to the bike) if you can practice getting on and off the pedals, you need to master that technique to avoid embarrassment! All in all, great beginner pedals at a great price and really well engineered. Seen a few people asking, so just to confirm, pedals come with cleats in the box.

I have little to compare these too, except the Brompton pedals they have replaced, and the Look pedals that I used over 25 years ago.Compared to the Brompton pedals, these are heavier, as the outers are not aluminium, so if you're trying to save weight, you are not going to. Also, you will lose the ability to fold the left pedal. However, the efficiencies totally outweigh this feature for someone that doesn't take his bike on the tube/train very often.However, compared to my memory of the Look pedals that I had all those years ago, is that they're a little more difficult to get your foot out, and don't necessarily provide quite the same efficiency. But they do let you use them without having cleated shoes, without difficulty.For commuting, these pedals are ideal. I went for some Giro shoes with a recess for the cleats, rather than a full road shoe, so both sides of this pedal work well. Riding without cleated shoes, it tends to be a 50-50 chance that when I stick my food on the pedal, I'll get the SPD side, but when riding with cleated shoes, I tend to take my foot off the left pedal near the ground, and the SPD side tends to stay up so that I can quickly click back in.It's only been a week with them, but so far, I'm pretty happy. Maybe I've ruined my Brompton a bit, but with cleated shoes, everything is more efficient, even with the extra weight. In traffic, is easy to unclip, and use the other side of the pedal instead. Maybe not quite the same as I remember the Look pedals, but I'm happy all the same.Update: They're not necessarily the best quality. After about 1000km or so, already getting a little clicky. Also, for longer rides, I'd probably go with larger cleats, like Look or SPD-SL that spread the pressure out a little more. But as a commuter pedal that gives you the option of not using cleated shoes, I'm still pretty happy with them, although annoyed with the clicking.

First time I've changed pedals on a bike or had cleated shoes. Very easy to install (watched a few videos on the web just to make sure), I love the fact I can use these with my cleats during the weekly commute, and then use these with normal shoes at the weekend with the kids or for short distances.The pedal itself is quite stationary, which means you probably get added friction slowing you down (and yes they are quite heavy), however the added friction allows you to remove your foot, pedal half a turn, and get the pedal facing the other way round should it have been incorrectly placed at the start. Handy given the half clear/open cage aspect.Cleats ARE included and I believe they are the SH56 multidirectional cleats which are more forgiving as they allow you to remove the shoe from the pedal from different angles (left right and up). Despite that these are pretty solid, and despite the manual saying that you can't "pull up" on these while pedalling, I have found that you can, although my use is for light-weight commuting, not racing. Thoroughly recommended.