If you couldn't have clipless pedals...

[DCBassman]

...what would you use?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Toe clips with stiff soled shoes.

 

[Slick]

Once you get used to something it's very difficult to imagine cycling without them. I suppose going back to toe clips would be the simplest option.

 

[fossyant]

I certainly don't fancy the flats that MTB'ers use with the huge pins - it's painful enough getting whacked by a smoth edged SPD pedal, not one with big sharp pins on. Road it would be clips and straps like I used to use, although compatible shoes would need thinking about - e.g. touring shoes should do the job.

 

[smokeysmoo]

 

[Drago]

I'd invent clipless pedals and use them.

 

[numbnuts]

On a trike I would have disarranged ankles without them.

 

[Markymark]

Flats and discover IT MAKES NO DIFFERNCE like it did for me when I switched to clipless and back to flats over the last few years on my road bike.

 

[welsh dragon]

I dont use anything. Just ordinary pedals and trainers. Then again, i'm not exactly speedy Gonzales

 

[KneesUp]

I don't have clipless pedals. I use toe clips and straps, and find that my metal pedals are more than stiff enough to overcome any flex in my shoes ...

 

[vickster]

Why can't you have them?
Having been recently diagnosed with arthritis in my midfoot, I'd struggle to ride if not clipped in, foot needs to be static for comfort

 

[Banjo]

DMR V8 or V12 flat pinned pedals.
Used them for a few years now.

 

[bozmandb9]

Having just yesterday stubbed and broken my little toe, I echo Vicksters sentiments- without clip less for the moment I would not be able to ride.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I'd invent clipless pedals and use them.

Damn, I just looked through the thread, intending to reply with that (almost). I was going to say "I'd invent clipless pedals and make a fortune".

 

[Sharky]

What I was using before - clips, leather toe straps and shoe plates with platform pedals