I went for a shoe with an SPD cleat - specifically the Shimano XC3 MTB shoe - to pair with a dual-sided pedals for my first foray into clipless riding. This pedal has a flat platform on one side ...
At 40 pounds and with the new Shimano 9-speed derailleur out back, I started out on the C21 with the bike powered “on” but pedal assist set to zero (no assist). Using pedal power alone ...