Au naturel.

[screenman]

Went out for a 30 miler yesterday on my own, came back and took the better half out for a 20, only this time I swapped bikes put some flats pedals in and no padde shorts. I did not feel right at all, foot position was everywhere but where I wanted it to be, as for comfort, ouch!

Needless to say I will not be trying that again very soon.

 

[jonny jeez]

Damn, I was hoping for nudie pics

 

[Fnaar]

Miss Goodbody was naturally attracted to this thread, but has now left, wanting fulfilment.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Damn, I was hoping for nudie pics

Yes - very disappointing

 

[screenman]

Did you find out that, riding on flat pedals makes your shins ache?

Not that I noticed, did skin my ankle and later a calf whilst walking with the bike, forgot how big the pedals were.

On the rough stuff I did not feel connected like I do when clipped in.

 

[snorri]

Needless to say I will not be trying that again very soon.

Beginner gives up after first attempt pffff

 

[screenman]

Beginner gives up after first attempt pffff

Brilliant.

 

[mjr]

Not that I noticed, did skin my ankle and later a calf whilst walking with the bike, forgot how big the pedals were.

I dislike walking the bike because of how wide the combination is, but do you have nasty toothed pedals? And a saddle like a razor blade?

Get some comfy rubber pedals and a nice padded saddle and try again

 

[Profpointy]

Went out for a 30 miler yesterday on my own, came back and took the better half out for a 20, only this time I swapped bikes put some flats pedals in and no padde shorts. I did not feel right at all, foot position was everywhere but where I wanted it to be, as for comfort, ouch!

Needless to say I will not be trying that again very soon.

apparently clip in pedals are only for race wannabees and there's no scientific evidence they help.
Oh well, I'll just keep using mine anyway