Clipless lessness

[Dave 123]

Removed the Clipless pedals on my fast bike today. Contrary to the views of many, I did not notice any advantages, only disadvantages. And because I didn't like them I was reluctant to ride the bike.

The new Shimano MX80s look quite nice on the bike - and will allow me to tear about in my wellies should the mood take me.

I will put the Clipless pedals and shoes on eBay.

Rapha wellies one hopes.....

 

[screenman]

So far I have only used it for cycling. Perhaps that's my problem.

You are not getting it are you? You may use your bike to commute or tour I use mine purely for exercise, which is why I clip in, ride then clip out.

 

[brand]

Toe clips for me without the straps. Never tried clipless the idea sounds dangerous. Probably get the hang of them but as I use all my bikes for going to the pub (and back) I suspect they wouldn't be good idea.

down to what you use a bike for.

Couldn't put it better.

 

[theloafer]

As long as you are enjoying riding the bike it doesn't really matter. I have bikes with spd-sl with flat pedals and soon to have a 1980 bike with toe clips. Variety is the spice of life.

all 3 of my bike,s have toe clips tourer/carbon road/commuter used them for 30+years with no problem and have no issues walking like they say "if it`s not broke why fix it"

 

[screenman]

all 3 of my bike,s have toe clips tourer/carbon road/commuter used them for 30+years with no problem and have no issues walking like they say "if it`s not broke why fix it"

Still got a black and white TV there, after all if it is not broke.

 

[tyred]

I really don't understand how people have trouble keeping their feet on pedals.

 

[User6179]

Still got a black and white TV there, after all if it is not broke.

Not really like for like that , a colour TV has the advantage of colour over B&W but no real disadvantage , clipless has advantages and disadvantages over toe clips .

 

[screenman]

Not really like for like that , a colour TV has the advantage of colour over B&W but no real disadvantage , clipless has advantages and disadvantages over toe clips .

Chrome rims?

 

[User6179]

Chrome rims?

???

 

[screenman]

???

Things that worked so therefore do not change them. Just kidding.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

all 3 of my bike,s have toe clips

Same here. Never had any issues

 

[screenman]

I must admit I used toe clips from 1969 until 1988 since then I have been clipped in on all my bikes, whilst riding.

 

[User6179]

I must admit I used toe clips from 1969 until 1988 since then I have been clipped in on all my bikes.

How do you walk about or work if your feet have been clipped into to pedals since 1988

Going upstairs must be a nightmare

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Your feet really need to be mechanically fixed to your bicycle pedals to get the maximum efficiency from the pedal action. It's an actual fact that if you cycled for a year not clipped in you will have wasted enough energy to provide power to a small semi-detached house in Congleton. Or summat.

 

[G3CWI]

not clipped in you will have wasted enough energy to provide power to a small semi-detached house in Congleton. Or summat.

On the other hand, cycle 100 miles clipped in an eat three cakes guilt-free. Cycle 100 miles on flat pedals and eat five cakes guilt-free. If you like cakes, flat pedals are the way to go. [Note that like almost all the other "facts" stated about clipless cycling, this one is completely anecdotal]