Clipless Commuters...

[Jacomus-rides-Gen]

I commutted on Time RXS - though I can trackstand so only ever unclipped once or twice during my 12km trip through central London

 

[magnatom]

Yes, I was wondering what would have happened if I'd had a clipless setup on my bike rather than toeclips when I had my tumble yesterday. After my knee hit the ground as far as I can tell I was pretty much thrown off the bike and rolled down the road. Nasty graze on my knee from the original contact, but all the other knocks and grazes after that were minor. I wonder if it would have been worse if I had been more securely attached to the bike?

I have clipless pedals and in my crashes (including my recent one) I haven't had any problems becoming separated from the bike. I think the forces involved in the crash (which are usually twisty in nature) ensure that your feet come away.