Clipless on SS?

[SS Retro]

On a SS with a flip flop hub that's used in both fixed and free are Clipless pedals the way to go?

If so thinking of Combo pedals http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/ so can use my bike for just popping out with out the hassle of putting on my cycling shoes. On the subject of shoes a touring style shoe with recessed cleat rather than full blow road shoe?

 

[Dan_h]

Yep, I run clipless pedals on my bike. It came with clips and straps but they are challenging to get into riding fixed, I find the clipless set up is much easier.

I use mountain bike style SPDs with the recessed cleats as on singlespeed you are more likely to have to push on steeper hills so the ability to walk pretty well in them has come in handy a few times.

 

[PpPete]

How much hassle is it to change shoes to go out ? Quicker to put my Lidl SPDs on than it is to put the wellies on to walk the dog.
Recessed cleat MTB or touring shoe is fine.
Double-sided (M520) pedals are excellent on fixed IMHO

 

[HLaB]

I run Clipless too, it helps with getting the SS going. I use the spd type too (m424 pedals I think).

 

[Red Light]

Clipless is the way to go on a fixed IMO. So much easier to get in and out than straps.

Never got on with the spd's with flats - they always seemed to hook up on the sole of the shoe making it harder to unclip smoothly when you wanted to and the clip always seemed to stick up into the sole when cycling in ordinary shoes.

 

[biggs682]

cages and straps for me no hassle

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Double sided MTB SPDs on my SS, helps get cracking at traffic lights.

Three acronyms in one sentence looks ugly.

 

[Arthur]

I've always used double-sided SPDs and recessed-cleat shoes. I'd rather have the hassle (all 30 seconds of it) of putting on the shoes before the ride than the constant faffing around to check the pedal is the right side up before moving away from every junction.

 

[smokeysmoo]

SPD-SL for me. Partly due to the fact I already had them on one bike and needed to be able to wear my shoes or my boots on either bike at the the drop of a hat, plus they're what I'm used to, and partly as I've never used SPD's on anything other than an MTB and I don't get on with the small platform aspect of them when compared to SPD-SL.

To answer the OP though, yes, clipless on ALL bikes IMO. I do concede that SPD's are a great way to get into riding clipless due to their double sidedness, but there are more efficient pedal/shoe combos out there depending on the terrain and distances you ride.

 

[mangid]

On a SS with a flip flop hub that's used in both fixed and free are Clipless pedals the way to go?

If so thinking of Combo pedals http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/ so can use my bike for just popping out with out the hassle of putting on my cycling shoes. On the subject of shoes a touring style shoe with recessed cleat rather than full blow road shoe?

Fixed here, have always used clipless (standard SPD), even on the fancy road bike. I use single sided pedals, never have a problem clipping in.

I've used Shimano shoes for years, something like the MT43, having a velco strap is good as it stops the laces flapping around and getting involved with the drivetrain. The Shimano sandals are also very good.

 

[smokeysmoo]

The Shimano sandals are also very good.

Although beard wearing is compulsory with these

 

[SS Retro]

To answer the OP though, yes, clipless on ALL bikes IMO. I do concede that SPD's are a great way to get into riding clipless due to their double sidedness, .

I rode clipless back in the late 80's early 90's when they first appeared I remember the interest they generated and the cost £120 back them for Shimano 105 look style pedals.

The shoe thing could have been better explained by me, if I was going to the pub, Costa or just nipping into town on my bike in jeans and civi clothes rather than cycling gear I didn't want to be tottering about on road shoes and cleats looking like a knob

Thanks for the advice guys will start researching double sided spd pedals and shoe combos.

 

[HovR]

The shoe thing could have been better explained by me, if I was going to the pub, Costa or just nipping into town on my bike in jeans and civi clothes rather than cycling gear I didn't want to be tottering about on road shoes and cleats looking like a knob

One of the advantages of SPD pedals are that you can get shoes that look relatively normal, such as these Shimano MT33's.

They may not suit every occasion, but they won't look weird with jeans and a t-shirt in Costa.

 

[gaz]

SPD-SL for fixed and free for me. SPD-SL can be tricky in lots of stop start traffic, but it's possible.

 

[clarion]

I ride fixed & touring bikes, but double-sided SPDs are a boon for fixed. I'm a fan of toeclips, and might go for them for singlespeed, but, given my other bikes, I'm easier sticking with the SPDs. I have some shoes - Shimano and Specialized, as well as some from Lidl - which I can wear at work without comment. Recessed cleats make a difference.