In reply to Kimono:
> Are you really faster?? I have read studies that say using sod's for mtbing is largely psychological.
> I use both but have to say that I'm pretty fast whatever i use….not sure that I'm much faster clipped in
You probably are faster.probably safer being secured .although that may sound a bit mad.
When I got my Cx bike ,I got Spd's ,and was like Bambi on ice for a while.
Me keeling over like a mighty oak was getting very common.
The reason was found to be loose cleats on my shoes.
Love the spd's now and use them on the road . Keep your feet in that ideal sweet spot .
Not bothered about road pedals as I don't see the point of having another pair of fancy Sidis or whatever when the MTBshoes I have now are great.
Also. I have had to walk home a few times with a broken bike on my shoulder.didnt do the shoes any great harm .road shoes would have been a nightmare.
There's a lot of bollocks talked about cycling.
depending how serious you are ,the majority of the time you don't need to waste money on kit you don't need.suppose it all boils down to looking the part .
Post edited at 10:18