current recommend for a SPD compatible campus pedal?

Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?

I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle
twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put
about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery
died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I
bought the bike used, what, five years ago?

I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while
that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but
after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not
have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or
whatever.

nate

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On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise, but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals I'll go
with XT.

On Friday, July 12, 2013 8:07:44 AM UTC-7, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:

Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?
I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle
twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put
about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery
died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I
bought the bike used, what, five years ago?


Oh, about buying used and appearing to have some life left. My M747's
were $5 (five dollars!) on CL. They were scuffed and grungy and had a
lot of rust spots on them. They cleaned up reasonably, came apart for
axle cleaning and service, and seem like they'll go on forever.

I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while
that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but
after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not
have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or
whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise, but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals I'll go
with XT.

On 7/11/2013 7:39 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?

I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle
twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put
about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery
died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I
bought the bike used, what, five years ago?

I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while
that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but
after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not
have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or
whatever.


I think Shimano still sells the M324s. IIRC they're around 50 bucks
now. I don't know any better options for the dual pedals.

On 07/12/2013 11:07 AM, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise, but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals I'll go
with XT.


I'm pretty sure that the ones that I have kicking around somewhere (they
were on my other bike but I took them off to replace with platforms so
my friend could ride it, need to find the box with all my parts in it)
are in fact M747s. I had no problems with them at all save for the fact
that if I'm just kicking around the house I tend to slip on a pair of
boat shoes that are sitting by the door to go out, the soles are way too
flexible to ride anything but a platform pedal, hence my question.
Yeah, I could wear different shoes, but they are convenient and
comfortable. I just like the option if I feel like going somewhere
close enough that I'd feel guilty driving, I can just do a quick tire
check, roll the bike outside, and take off.

After a little searching the options seem to be

-Shimano PD-M324 (probably the pedals that the ones that I have now are
modeled after)
-Shimano PD-A530
-Wellgo (what model?)

Anyone tried the A530s and how to they compare to the more conventional
looking 324s?

anything else?

nate

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On 7/12/2013 2:20 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
On 07/12/2013 11:07 AM, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise, but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals I'll go
with XT.


I'm pretty sure that the ones that I have kicking around somewhere (they
were on my other bike but I took them off to replace with platforms so
my friend could ride it, need to find the box with all my parts in it)
are in fact M747s. I had no problems with them at all save for the fact
that if I'm just kicking around the house I tend to slip on a pair of
boat shoes that are sitting by the door to go out, the soles are way too
flexible to ride anything but a platform pedal, hence my question. Yeah,
I could wear different shoes, but they are convenient and comfortable.
I just like the option if I feel like going somewhere close enough that
I'd feel guilty driving, I can just do a quick tire check, roll the bike
outside, and take off.

After a little searching the options seem to be

-Shimano PD-M324 (probably the pedals that the ones that I have now are
modeled after)
-Shimano PD-A530
-Wellgo (what model?)

Anyone tried the A530s and how to they compare to the more conventional
looking 324s?

anything else?

I've used these:
http://www.getprice.com.au/Wellgo-Mu...--59039325.htm


http://store.bikefriday.com/product_...ducts_id=10563

On 2013-07-12 18:20:13 +0000, Nate Nagel said:

On 07/12/2013 11:07 AM, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise, but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals I'll go
with XT.


I'm pretty sure that the ones that I have kicking around somewhere
(they were on my other bike but I took them off to replace with
platforms so my friend could ride it, need to find the box with all my
parts in it) are in fact M747s. I had no problems with them at all
save for the fact that if I'm just kicking around the house I tend to
slip on a pair of boat shoes that are sitting by the door to go out,
the soles are way too flexible to ride anything but a platform pedal,
hence my question. Yeah, I could wear different shoes, but they are
convenient and comfortable. I just like the option if I feel like
going somewhere close enough that I'd feel guilty driving, I can just
do a quick tire check, roll the bike outside, and take off.

After a little searching the options seem to be

-Shimano PD-M324 (probably the pedals that the ones that I have now are
modeled after)
-Shimano PD-A530
-Wellgo (what model?)

Anyone tried the A530s and how to they compare to the more conventional
looking 324s?

anything else?

nate

I have the A530 on one of my bikes and I don't like them. For normal
shoes they are alway in the wrong orientation and you have to flip the
first. After that they are OK but the moment your foot gets of the
pedal the flip over again. If you like your M324 stick to them.
--

Lou

On 7/12/2013 3:53 PM, Lou Holtman wrote:
On 2013-07-12 18:20:13 +0000, Nate Nagel said:

On 07/12/2013 11:07 AM, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the
spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only
put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise,
but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think
they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals
I'll go
with XT.


I'm pretty sure that the ones that I have kicking around somewhere
(they were on my other bike but I took them off to replace with
platforms so my friend could ride it, need to find the box with all my
parts in it) are in fact M747s. I had no problems with them at all
save for the fact that if I'm just kicking around the house I tend to
slip on a pair of boat shoes that are sitting by the door to go out,
the soles are way too flexible to ride anything but a platform pedal,
hence my question. Yeah, I could wear different shoes, but they are
convenient and comfortable. I just like the option if I feel like
going somewhere close enough that I'd feel guilty driving, I can just
do a quick tire check, roll the bike outside, and take off.

After a little searching the options seem to be

-Shimano PD-M324 (probably the pedals that the ones that I have now
are modeled after)
-Shimano PD-A530
-Wellgo (what model?)

Anyone tried the A530s and how to they compare to the more
conventional looking 324s?

anything else?

nate

I have the A530 on one of my bikes and I don't like them. For normal
shoes they are alway in the wrong orientation and you have to flip the
first. After that they are OK but the moment your foot gets of the pedal
the flip over again. If you like your M324 stick to them.

I don't really like the M324s either. I find that they are too wide if
I want to make a sharp turn. At least on the Volpe. Maybe it's
different on a different bike. I put a regular set of spds on that bike
and I have a pair of MTB shoes that are pretty walkable. I keep them
with the bike so I just slip them on and go.

On 07/12/2013 03:53 PM, Lou Holtman wrote:
On 2013-07-12 18:20:13 +0000, Nate Nagel said:

On 07/12/2013 11:07 AM, Dan O wrote:
On Thursday, July 11, 2013 4:39:23 PM UTC-7, Nate Nagel wrote:
Is it still the Shimano M324 or is there something better out now?



I think my old ones have finally bit it. Left side came off the
spindle

twice today while I was riding. Am a little disappointed, I've only
put

about 500 miles on the bike since the last time the computer battery

died, and they looked like they still had some life in them when I

bought the bike used, what, five years ago?



I still have a set of SPD only pedals that can get me by for a while

that probably have less than 1K miles on them (I bought those new) but

after using both I don't mind the campus pedals and it's nice to not

have to get kitted up if I'm only riding a mile or two to the store or

whatever.


Changing shoes is not a big production, but sure it's nice to just hop
on and go. That's why I have a bike with plastic platform pedals. I
don't even have to wear any shoes at all (although my wife makes me put
on a shirt and shoes to go inside the store). Also, being a $65 bike
(and a wholesome local community), I don't have to futz with a lock.

But as for SPD pedals, everybody recommends the M5xx or whatever 'cause
they're inexpensive, and I've never used them so can't say otherwise,
but
I can recommend the M747's, which are simply awesome. I don't think
they
make that model number anymore, but if I ever need new SPD pedals
I'll go
with XT.


I'm pretty sure that the ones that I have kicking around somewhere
(they were on my other bike but I took them off to replace with
platforms so my friend could ride it, need to find the box with all my
parts in it) are in fact M747s. I had no problems with them at all
save for the fact that if I'm just kicking around the house I tend to
slip on a pair of boat shoes that are sitting by the door to go out,
the soles are way too flexible to ride anything but a platform pedal,
hence my question. Yeah, I could wear different shoes, but they are
convenient and comfortable. I just like the option if I feel like
going somewhere close enough that I'd feel guilty driving, I can just
do a quick tire check, roll the bike outside, and take off.

After a little searching the options seem to be

-Shimano PD-M324 (probably the pedals that the ones that I have now
are modeled after)
-Shimano PD-A530
-Wellgo (what model?)

Anyone tried the A530s and how to they compare to the more
conventional looking 324s?

anything else?

nate

I have the A530 on one of my bikes and I don't like them. For normal
shoes they are alway in the wrong orientation and you have to flip the
first. After that they are OK but the moment your foot gets of the pedal
the flip over again. If you like your M324 stick to them.

Ah, so the 324s are "primarily platform" (that is, at rest, the platform
side will be up) and the 530s are "primarily SPD"

good to know!

nate

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Well, this whole discussion just got real academic... real 324s, Craigslist, $25. Done!