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I got this trick off the Internet about ten years ago. Can't remember where, I'm afraid, or I'd credit the source.
Imagine that your feet are really hands, and that you're not pedalling, but winding yourself along some kind of rack-and-pinion track. Picture it, feel it, and keep that motion in mind as you pedal.
Our hands are much better equipped for the ...
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I think the most approximate thing, at least on Shimano is the Shimano PD-M424, which is a clipless pedal with a resin cage, or the Shimano PD-M545 which is the same but with an alluminum cage.
I have been using these on MTB and commuting since year 2000 and I think they would fit your needs. The are easy to Clip In an out, but the cage provides very good ...
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I'm a total convert when it comes to clipless pedals now to the extent that riding without my feet clipped in feels unnatural. The clipping in and out will become second nature before long and you won't notice it.
If you are wanting to have the option either way though I would definitely recommend the single sided pedals over the caged SPDs (like the m545s ...
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Perhaps not the answer you want, but I vote to persevere with the flip pedals. If you can accustom yourself to the flipping, you'll have a better platform for ordinary shoes and no restrictions on what bike shoes you can use. I like my Time All-Road Grippers and now I'm properly used to them, I can hop on and ride without thinking.
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I use Shimano M324 pedals on my commuter so I can clip in or ride without special shoes. It works great on 4 different pairs of shoes with SPD cleats. One side has a cleat, the other side is flat.
Product Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M324-Clipless-Clip-Pedals/dp/B001AT33CW/
I prefer the 2 separate sides vs dual sided for the reason that ...
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I had a pair of Shimano PD-M545s. They were OK, but not very comfy in flip flops.
There's also the PD-M424 & PD-M647
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