Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - half clips?

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polarcreamsoda
05-09-10, 10:51 PM
has anyone ever thuoght of using half clips in their pedals?

ive used clips and straps before and i always found that i never tighten the straps when i ride. maybe i should give these a try now?

http://www.velo-orange.com/mkslemicl.html

PedallingATX
05-09-10, 11:22 PM
hell no
carleton
05-09-10, 11:27 PM
What problem do they solve?

polarcreamsoda
05-09-10, 11:33 PM
i guess they really dont solve anything. just thought id throw that out there. gonna order me some power grips now
Scrodzilla
05-10-10, 06:51 AM
Half clips are fine for SS but not recommended for FG.
riot2003
05-10-10, 07:11 AM
I've really never understood why these exist.
Scrodzilla
05-10-10, 07:21 AM
A lot of commuters that come into my shop use them. I asked one guy and he said they keep his feet from sliding forward on his pedals in wet weather. Makes some sense, I guess. Most casual riders that come in also feel they "need" them, but it's bunk. They usually end up buying them even when we try telling them they're unnecessary.
ichitz
05-10-10, 07:58 AM
i have a pair that I took off my friend's vintage road bike (she doesn't want it). Thought I'll find a purpose for them but no. Ended up in my parts box forever.
JohnDThompson
05-10-10, 08:36 AM
has anyone ever thuoght of using half clips in their pedals?

ive used clips and straps before and i always found that i never tighten the straps when i ride. maybe i should give these a try now?

http://www.velo-orange.com/mkslemicl.html
Ok for SS I suppose, but for FG you really need effective foot retention, and half-clips aren't going to provide that.
kato7997
05-10-10, 02:03 PM
They aren't that bad if you aren't skidding. I think the longer plastic ones work better than the metals ones. Better than no clips...
WoundedKnee
05-10-10, 02:07 PM
A lot of commuters that come into my shop use them. I asked one guy and he said they keep his feet from sliding forward on his pedals in wet weather. Makes some sense, I guess. Most casual riders that come in also feel they "need" them, but it's bunk. They usually end up buying them even when we try telling them they're unnecessary.

This is it. You can push forward and down. Better than no clips.
Fugazi Dave
05-12-10, 10:54 AM
Anecdotal:

My ex-girlfriend's twin sister had an old mixte road bike and was frustrated with not being able to keep her feet on the pedals better. I gave her clips, she freaked. I then set her up with half clips and it worked for her. If one wants just a little more security, they're not bad. But any more than just a little more and you're much better off with clips and straps.
ilikebikes
05-12-10, 11:52 AM
Anecdotal:

My ex-girlfriend's twin sister had an old mixte road bike and was frustrated with not being able to keep her feet on the pedals better. I gave her clips, she freaked. I then set her up with half clips and it worked for her. If one wants just a little more security, they're not bad. But any more than just a little more and you're much better off with clips and straps.

your right, I have a pair on my Maddy 'cause I got them for free and didn't have another set of clips and straps sitting around.