Old 06-19-10, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bikingsoul
When I started with clipless pedals, I used them on the street only till I got use to them. On the street you dont run into as many hazardous situations as on the trail. Either that or pick a east trail or fire road to practice on.........
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( to Moozh ;-))

Clipless can be nearly as easy to clip out of as platforms, with additional handling benefits that come from being clipped in that you can't get with platforms - but only -after- you're gotten used to them. :-)
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