Originally Posted by
Norrick
I assume they didn't have clipless pedals back then? maybe those little shoe cages that they used to wear didn't do so much for the upstroke? just a guess, all that upper body motion to help the down stroke....
This isn't it. They had toeclips with straps, and cleated shoes. That system locks your foot to the pedal as effectively as clipless pedals.
It's not as comfortable as clipless, and harder to get out of. but it does just as good of job turning the pedals.
Edit: Looigi beat me to it.