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How to combine the efficiency of SPD clipless pedals with the convenience of flat pedals
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Shimano ’s SPD M324 EPDM324 pedals are designed for cyclists looking for a versatile, reliable and practical model, equally at home on a mountain bike, a road bike or on a leisure ride. Their dual-sided design, featuring an SPD clip-in side and a flat side, allows you to switch quickly between pedalling with SPD-compatible shoes and using standard footwear.
Thanks to their SPD ‘Shimano ’ system, the M324 pedals offer precise engagement and excellent foot hold. The flat side, meanwhile, is a real advantage for everyday use: it allows you to ride without clipless shoes when the situation calls for it, particularly for urban commuting, short rides or routes requiring frequent stops.
The main advantage of theShimano M324 is their versatility. Unlike a standard pair of clipless pedals, they do not require you to wear shoes fitted with cleats on every ride.
The SPD side provides effective foot support and a more controlled pedalling experience, whilst the opposite platform allows you to start pedalling straight away with everyday shoes, walking boots or trainers.
This design is particularly appealing to cyclists who use their bike for a variety of purposes: leisure mountain biking, touring, cycle commuting, trekking or competitive road cycling.
In summary: a sure bet for those who want a single pair of pedals capable of adapting to multiple uses.
Shimano M324 pedals are particularly recommended for:
Shimano ’ SPD M324 single-sided MTB and road pedals – EPDM324 – offer a versatile solution for cyclists seeking practicality, reliability and freedom of use. Their SPD system, combined with a conventional platform, allows for an easy transition from sporting use to everyday use.
Whether for mountain biking, touring, trekking, cycle commuting or road rides, the Shimano M324 offers an excellent all-round solution for a pair of pedals suited to a wide range of situations.
Frequently asked questions
Oui. Les M324 disposent d’un mécanisme automatique SPD sur une face. L’autre face est une plateforme classique permettant de pédaler avec des chaussures standard.
Oui. La face plate est précisément prévue pour permettre une utilisation avec des chaussures classiques, sans cales SPD.
Oui. Elles sont particulièrement adaptées au VTT loisir, à la randonnée et au trekking. Leur conception mixte les rend pratiques pour les sorties où l’on souhaite pouvoir utiliser des chaussures classiques.
Oui, à condition que votre pratique soit compatible avec leur conception. Elles conviennent notamment à la route loisir, au vélotaf, au trekking et aux sorties polyvalentes. Pour la compétition sur route, des pédales route dédiées peuvent être préférables.
Pour la face automatique, il faut utiliser des chaussures compatibles avec les cales Shimano SPD. Pour la face plate, des chaussures classiques peuvent être utilisées.
Oui. Elles constituent une solution intéressante pour commencer avec les pédales automatiques grâce à leur face plate, qui offre une alternative rassurante lorsque l’on ne souhaite pas utiliser immédiatement le mécanisme SPD.
Les pédales mixtes offrent davantage de polyvalence. Elles permettent de profiter du système automatique SPD tout en conservant une plateforme utilisable avec des chaussures classiques. C’est particulièrement pratique pour les trajets quotidiens et les sorties où l’on ne porte pas systématiquement des chaussures de vélo.
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