Pedals and my Rivendell Atlantis

[KerryCrow]

I got an Atlantis not too long ago and love it!!!!! I have a road bike (about 2 yrs old Orbea Onix which I also love and don't want its' feelings to be hurt....) but I wanted a bike for other riding:errands, trails (VA Creeper, New River), trips - DH and I planning to do Pittsburgh to DC/Allegheny Passage etc. So many trips so little time!

I have been using SPD/clipless on my previous bikes for years, and happy with it, no problems. I use SPD because we do longer tours on the road bikes and like to walk around. On the Atlantis I got the MKS BMX pedals for the riding that I'm doing on it I did not want to be tied to cycling shoes all the time. I did 70 miles of the Creeper Trail and it was ok. My shoe did slip a time or two and it seemed like after my knee had the tiniest twinge, but nothing serious. I really did not think about my form during that ride and probably should have. I can't do cages or straps, they make me crazy. Tried them many years ago when I was resisted the clipless.

Next month I am going on a supported Woman Tour of Asheville, NC. So there will be hills. I imagine most people will bring road bikes, but I want to take the Atlantis. I think it will be fine, except I am worried about the hills and the pedals. Since it will be a hilly 5 days, I am nervous to tour that long on the BMX pedal. I've done supported tours before, but always with my SPD's. I would hate to be slipping of the pedals or get a knee ache etc. I know the SPD's work for me.

So I am thinking about changing out the pedals on my Orbea to the Atlantis for the trip. Was looking for any advice or experience on touring and your pedals. Thanks!!!!!