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I find the extra body is most useful when trying to find the pedal to clip in,
but the extra width is also appreciated almost all the time. On steep terrain
or in awkward spots where getting started clipless is a bit more challenging,
the M530 cage guides the cleat better. With the cageless M520, which I been
using again since retiring the 530s, I find myself fumbling more to catch the
cleat. The extra width of the platform (1/2″ actually) really feels more solid
underfoot, which is a bigger thing for some people and especially helpful with
shoes that aren't as stiff.
March 6, 2014, 6:08 p.m. - morgman
#!markdown I find the extra body is most useful when trying to find the pedal to clip in, but the extra width is also appreciated almost all the time. On steep terrain or in awkward spots where getting started clipless is a bit more challenging, the M530 cage guides the cleat better. With the cageless M520, which I been using again since retiring the 530s, I find myself fumbling more to catch the cleat. The extra width of the platform (1/2″ actually) really feels more solid underfoot, which is a bigger thing for some people and especially helpful with shoes that aren't as stiff.