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Thoughts On Gravel Bike VS Older MTB W/Drop Bar

Old 06-21-22, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
This is the first that I have heard of "campus style pedals". Was not sure what that is when you say cage on one side. You are an old toe clip user, so I doubt you are referring to toe clips.
I think the Shimano version is the SHIMANO PD-M324. FWIW, I much prefer to be firmly attached to the pedals even in gnarly terrain. I find I can put a foot down just as fast and never slip off when I don't want to. Places where folks typically clip out to be secure I make sure I am clipped in to be secure.
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You can probably replace the drive train with lower gearing range so ...
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