Thanks, Mike. Agree that $115 is rather dear for this bike, and Shimano's EH 500 is only $80 or so. Pat, the ISSI Flip 3 also looks viable -- RBR gave it a good review -- but again, $100.
But for the moment, I am retrogressing back to the "SPD versus clips and straps" conundrum. Clips and straps is the best of all worlds, except that I don't own any shoes suitable for clips and straps in off road dirt, so I'm back to the SPDs at this point. I wear slippers indoors, and when going out generally slip on boat shoes/moccasins or cowboy boots. Slip ons are fine for pavement riding or taking the dog for a quick run on dirt, but not for extended rides in our sandy soil. Perhaps the solution will be a cheap pair of casual lace up shoes from Target. On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 7:38 AM Mike K. <mikehkai...@gmail.com> wrote: > My favorite dual-sided pedals were the Funn Mamba pedals I got on eBay for > a song. Unfortunately, trying to find others for my other bikes hasn't > happened yet. They're pricey brand new ($115), but I love the one set I > have. Big platform with lots of room, thin profile, good attachment with > the SPD side. Overall a great pedal, but for me the price isn't right > unless I can find another used pair. > > On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:19:31 PM UTC-5 benjami...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I have some 8000s used twice that I can sell you if interested. Ben >> >> On Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:12:57 AM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>> Thank you! I wish I'd known about this, even better for me than the more >>> expensive T8000, before I spent 50 smalls on the Chesters. >>> >>> I took the Chesters off and replaced them with my MKS Esprit pedals with >>> MKS Extra Deep 'n' Long clips and long straps. These work fine with my >>> vibram-sole slip ons; we'll see how they do with my thick-soled hiking >>> shoes. >>> >>> If clips and straps don't work, I'll go for the EH500. In any event, may >>> have a pair of almost-new Chesters for sale shortly. >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 6:05 AM Garth <gart...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Oh sure .... the Shimano EH500 is a dualists dream pedal, flat w/spikes >>>> one one side, spd on the other. Longer spikes would make it more grippy of >>>> course. >>>> >>>> As for foot position, that depends on the riders sensibilities, the >>>> tread and rubber density of the shoe sole plus the spike position. I wear >>>> Altra trail shoes that have middle density large lugs which act as a >>>> stopper from the shoe moving around with VP Vice pedals. The lugs of the >>>> shoe just so happen to rest on the platform, between the spikes which end >>>> up serving as a stabilizer. I didn't intend for this to happen, it's just >>>> how it is with that combo of pedal and shoe. This from someone who never >>>> pulls up or out of the pedals though. Somewhere along the line I began to >>>> pedal like I was wiping my feet off on a rug.... applying presure like a >>>> cat kneading. Smooth and firm. I find it relaxing actually, which is a >>>> large part of why I ride a bike in the first place. I don't do land yoga, >>>> but I'd like riding to a rolling yoga aeronautics. This isn't to imply it >>>> work work for anyone else, everyone has their own unique way that presents >>>> itself. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 4:23:17 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sheesh. 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