hackbike 666
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I thought on some track events the shoes were screwed on.
hackbike 666 said:I thought on some track events the shoes were screwed on.
skwerl said:how come? surely wafflycat's example of uk riders using clipless with straps is more efficient?
colinr said:How long might it take to get the hang of toe clips? I have some that I intend to fit but there's no way I'm using them on my commute until I'm confident - I counted this morning and I'll need to stop/start at least 6 times and don't want to be flapping around with the pedals while crossing the road. I'm riding fixed gear if that makes it any harder/easier.
silverbow said:Toe clips, I use them and I love 'em, it means I can hop on and off the bike in any shoes and still be able to push and pull a bit.
I was just wondering if anyone uses toe clips to commute in or just me? I haven't seen them on any bikes for a while now, but then I see more tractors than cyclists where I am!
(For those who don't know who Maragret Thatcher is, they are metal/plastic cages that attach to the pedals and hold your feet on, kind of .)
colinr said:My pedals aren't that spiky. Is the little "tab" to help flip the pedal into position with clips on? I have a tab.
I have toe clips waiting to go on the bike, so want to try and master them. SPDs would mean spending extra cash on something I might not get on with - a new helmet and set of marathon pluses are higher priority for now.
Nope. They sound and look horrendous something from a previous dark and distant era. Cycling equipment has advanced considerably. Should imagine they are dangerous if you cannot get your foot off the pedal quickly and safely. They're still used on the track though with cleats but could well be dangerous for road cycling.
Ben_3 said:most have now recognised the superiority of clipless pedals, although toeclips do have their die-hard fans or folk who are set in their ways and don't like change. Fair play to them, if that's what suits them.
Crankarm said:Nope. They sound and look horrendous something from a previous dark and distant era. Cycling equipment has advanced considerably. Should imagine they are dangerous if you cannot get your foot off the pedal quickly and safely. They're still used on the track though with cleats but could well be dangerous for road cycling.