seksy_johnny3

Hi everyone,

i'm looking at buying a Felt F90 (very basic, but thats me ) and i was wondering if anyone has one, and what they think of it? also, in the "tech specs" under pedals, it says "Aluminum Pedal with Clips and Straps". when it says clips, does it mean as in road shoes? i was just wondering, as i have a pair, and would like to able to use them.

thanks for any responses,

john

recursive

I think it means something like this:

seksy_johnny3

But what is that? can i use bike shoes with it?

johnny99

You can use any shoes with toe clips (except maybe bulky MTB shoes that are too big). Some old-style road racing shoes come with slotted cleats that bind with the back edge of these pedals.

recursive

You can use any shoe with it. It doesn't have cleats that snap on like clipless pedals, if that's what you're thinking.

Old School

Ah yes -- thanks for the walk down memory lane, johnny 99! I had a pair of leather Vittoria road shoes (circa 1985) with that type of cleat for use on this kind of platform pedal. Just tossed 'em out recently. They served me well until I upgraded to clipless.

Old School

If you are referring to the photo, it is a platform pedal with a toeclip and strap. Sheeesh!

seksy_johnny3

But what is a god damn toe clip?! whats it for?!

recursive

Honestly, we're not trying to be obtuse. A toe clip holds your foot in place on the pedal and prevents it from slipping. It allows you to apply force to the crank during the entire pedal stroke, not just when you're pushing down.

Basically, it lets you also pull up, thereby generating more power by using different muscle groups and enhancing endurance by spreading out the workload to other muscles.

recursive

https://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ta-o.html#toeclip

Here is a description at sheldon brown's glossary. You will find many other terms explained here as well.