Comments on: A case for clipless

By: BikeSkirt » Blog Archive » Embrocation trial two

BikeSkirt » Blog Archive » Embrocation trial two — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:56:12 +0000

[...] to ease myself into it. I’m also having to eat crow since I gave Elisa such hell whenever she went clipless. I deserve [...]

By: Wickham

Wickham — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:42:27 +0000

Welcome to the clip-less world. I wear my Sidi Dominator's everywhere. I used to hate the clicking around everywhere I walk. Now I am just proud that everyone knows I am a cyclist even when my bike is locked up outside.
Wickham
http://wickhamsbiking.blogspot.com

By: wle

wle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:39:03 +0000

there are plenty of cycling shoes that don;t look dorky and you can walk in them

SPD

road bike or not, SPD

wle.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:37:31 +0000

I rode clipless for many years, and you know what?
I don't miss it at all.
In the countries where cycling is seen as a "normal" activity, one never sees a cyclist wearing cycling shoes or lycra.
If you're racing, all bets are off. But not very many people do that.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:22:34 +0000

I went clipless for "performance" reasons. What surprised me was the fact that the biggest advantage was relaxation. With my foot well attached to the pedal I just relaxed and enjoyed cycling more. It actually took a couple of years to fully learn to take advantage of the pulling up etc.

By: quesnel62

quesnel62 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:28:37 +0000

Trend bucker here. I used to go clipless, but now prefer toe clips and straps, left loose like a stirrup. It's fine for my needs, and I get to wear my Chucks or work boots. But I do appreciate the power generated by clipless pedals.

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:44:56 +0000

I myself just made the transition to clipless. A self-pronounced klutz and "non-athletic althlete" I never ever ever thought I'd be able to master the art of clipless without racking up a few thousand bucks in hospital bills. However, after a few graceful, slow-motion falls at stop signs in front of throngs of onlookers, I have finally gotten the hang of it. Of course it helps that the guys I ride with are constantly shouting as we near stop signs, "Clip out, Meaghan! CLIP OUT!"

By: Yokota Fritz

Yokota Fritz — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:13:05 +0000

I've been riding clipless since 1987, when the term "clipless" made perfect sense

The previous generation of foot retention systems on pedals are called "toe clips." Pedals with ski-inspired bindings don't have toe clips on them, hence they are "clipless."

By: Tinker

Tinker — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:43:09 +0000

I'm waiting for LED un-powered/self-powered, no toe clips clipless pedals myself. Until I can find THAT EXACT combination, I'll just stay with the $1.98 Raleigh pedals that I found on my ressu-Raleigh.

Have you argued the benefits of half-inch pedals compared to the benefits of 15mm (yet?)?

By: April

April — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:40 +0000

Sweet, I love my pedals…they keep the feet in alignment and maximize your pedaling power especially important with all the mountain, ahem, hills!