"Butter side down" is a great way to describe the drawback of the M324 pedal. They are well-made and everything, but I loaned my pair to my brother years ago and haven't wanted them back.
For my money, double-sided pedals such as M520 along with comfortable MTB-style shoes or touring sandals are the way to go for commuting. That way, you can walk around normally and comfortably when off the bike, and you don't have to worry about which side of the pedal is up when clipping in. This is especially nice if you commute on a fixed-gear, as I do. Put the foot down, and it'll clip in.
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chandltp
There's no such thing as too far.. just lack of time
Originally Posted by noglider
People in this forum are not typical.
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