Which Clipless pedals?

I've got a few pairs of Speedplay pedals that I don't use. Anyone got some nice dura ace SPD-SL they want to swap?

I've got keo blade 2s and i've had the pedal fill up with stones and gravel and pop the blade out when miles from anywhere, and you need a tiny torx to put them back together. So they're not great for 'gravel grinding' but theyre ok for road. I'd probably get keo2max to replace when they die though. They look cool though, which is obviously important.
I thought about giving TIME xpresso a whirl as they're cheap but have heard they've got a tendency to pop out doing sick fixie skids.

The new blades are meant to be better, although still have a tendency to hang upside down.
I like the look of the latest Time Xpresso but Speedplay are the best because reasons.

Thanks. I'm tempted towards Speedplay as it turns out my 45 year old knees aren't as good as my 35 year old knees (when i could get away with 0deg float) when building up mileage and going up hills

If anyone needs a basic beater pair of SPD-SL ---> here

Fuck me

LOOK Keos need to come with a warning sticker. those things are about ten thousands times more ice-skatey than spd-sl, hit the deck the moment i hit solid ground

Time RXS ftw.

Pedals are bombproof, cleats last forever, bit of float, cleats are nice to walk on/ not slippy and the actual cleat bit doesn't wear out when you walk.

RSX better than xpresso? Seem quite similar and xpresso a bit easier to get hold of. Was considering going down to Condor and shelling out for 3 bolt shoes plus xpresso. I have a longstanding knee injury so time seem like the best option.

I've been riding my road bike with spd and mountain bike shoes for the last two years...

Knee injury is best addressed by a bike fitter IMHO.

I'd go for SPD-SL over anything, cheap, cheerful and last ages.

I had a bike fit done 2 years ago, when I was just starting to ride again. Should probably have another one done now I have a few thousand miles on the clock. Knee thing is not a big problem, just some frayed cartilage I think.

Anyway, ordered some rsx and cleats for under £50; seems worth a try at that price. Getting some 3 bolt shoes will be a bigger investment.

I can't speak for xpresso. Love my Rxs tho.

What are SPD-SL like to pedal on with normal shoes?

I'm looking to make my first foray into the clipless world and not sure what to get. I'm looking for some for my commuter bike and ideally I'd like to be able to pop to the shops on it with normal shoes on as well. SPD, single sided SPD, or SPD SL seem to be my best option?

SPD and something like this

https://static.evanscycles.com/production/components/pedals/product-image/484-319/shimano-a530-touring-pedals-oe-silver-EV192334-7500-1.jpg

They look just the ticket, any tips on shoes?
Should I get MTB shoes if I want to be able to walk in them?

Yeah, you'll want mtb shoes to use with SPD's anyway as they are mtb cleats. Don't worry about stiffness or anything, just go for some you like the look of and go to a shop to try them on in person

I find single sided pedals horrible for commuting, the flick you need to do to get the pedal the right side is annoying when you have to do it again and again.

I use double sided SPDs (M540) on bikes where I won't be using normal shoes (fixed, TT/road bike, etc).

For my commuting bike I use Shimano Click'R T400 pedals:-

The SPD bindings press down out of the way if you use normal shoes (I use mine a couple of times a week in trainers or astroturf boots); I don't even have to think about it. Double sided so you don't have to think about which side you need to be on (when using SPD shoes or normal flat shoes).

Also the benefit of being legal at night (pedal reflectors).

Snapped my second pair of Time Atac XC2's inside a month (from new) today. Not suitable for use in my opinion. One pair replaced on warranty then came back to me with the bodies on the wrong axle so it was next to impossible to clip-in. I'll be asking for my money back on both pairs and moving over to Shimano.

Any issues with the budget M520? Seems like they're available from Decathlon for little over the cost of a pair of cleats.

They've been ace for me.

Shimano RT33 touring shoes for me, relatively cheap n light and have lasted years. Depends a little on how far you plan on walking.

Looking at dual purpose options atm. The Click'R features a lower click resistance than normal SPDs... Tjat's not what I want.

Anybody else got a go to system for both clipless and normal shoes?

Looking at dual purpose options atm. The Click'R features a lower click resistance than normal SPDs... Tjat's not what I want.

It's never been a problem for me. I've never had an unwanted unclip with them in 5000km or so of commuting and another 500km of 'other' use (I used them on the Mersey Roads 24h TT on fixed.)

Yes. Mine is a road bike :) if I really have to wear shoes i take that out with keo's. There's no decent option for brakes fixed that does both.

Commuting pedals. What's the current thinking? SPD's? Atac's? If Atac's, which flavour?

SPD's
Pedals : Cheap, durable, very reliable. (M520)
Cleats: Hard wearing and long lasting.
Shoes: No waddling like a duck and falling on your arse.

Time atacs
Always

Time atacs
Always
Replacing
Cleats and Pedals