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[stephen balderson]

Hi,

The names Stephen. I live in dartford, kent. Just acquired a fairly good road/offroad bike via the ride to work scheme. Its a boardman CX comp and I'm loving it. The only complaint is that it has toe clips on the pedals, which I have a job getting into! Any advice would be good. I'm 55 this year. If there is anyone who needs a riding partner in the Dartford area, I'm your man.

 

[Bryony]

to CycleChat! When I bought my road bike it came with toe clips and I took them straight off as I knew I wouldn't get on with them!

I rode with flat pedals for a bit then took the plunge with clipless pedals and love it! I went for MTB SPDs as the cleats that clip into the pedals are recessed in the sole of the shoe so I can walk in them.

People who have had toe clips and moved on to SPDs say they are easier to use as you don't have to lean down to loosen/tighten them.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys

 

[Peteaud]

 

[smokeysmoo]

to CC Stephen.

As far as pedals go (almost) all roads lead to clipless ones.

This in turn leads to 101 questions, and as such they have their own dedicated thread to answer them all for you HERE

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and Stephen.

I shan't attempt to offer advice about pedals as I only ever use flats. (For what it's worth I like BMX/mountain bike style with pins for grip)

 

[Saluki]

Hello &

 

[ScotiaLass]

from Scotland

 

[biggs682]

evening

 

[stuee147]

welcome

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome to the forum from the Cotswolds

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Flats for me too, but one day I'd like to fall off ... ermm, I'd like to try clipless

 

[Sharky]

Welcome.

There are a few good cycling clubs in the Dartford area
CC Bexley meet at Horton Kirby cricket club
West kent RC - @ Wilmington
Seeds - dartford football?
Gemini bc - I think meet on the Heath

Look them up and take the plunge and join one of them - you won't regret it.

Happy cycling
Keith

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[guitarpete247]

Hi and. Go clipless. It's the only way