Pondering pedals...
04-06-07, 02:37 PM
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Pondering pedals...
Does anyone have experience with spd/platform pedals like these?
I'd like clipless on the fixie for when I go out riding, but it's also my commuter and I'd rather not wear bike shoes all day and it doesn't seem worth it for a 3 mile commute to wear bike shoes and carry another pair.
Maybe it would be easiest to just get out the wrench and switch the pedals out with my roadie when I want clipless.
I'd like clipless on the fixie for when I go out riding, but it's also my commuter and I'd rather not wear bike shoes all day and it doesn't seem worth it for a 3 mile commute to wear bike shoes and carry another pair.
Maybe it would be easiest to just get out the wrench and switch the pedals out with my roadie when I want clipless.
04-06-07, 02:41 PM
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I have them on my fixie and think they're the bee's knees. Much better than busting knuckles as a pre-ride routine....
04-06-07, 07:48 PM
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Riding platforms on a fixed gear is kinda silly unless your just cruising around real flat sections. And for sure don't try it with out a brake.
04-06-07, 09:15 PM
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swapping pedals is a 2 minute job
04-06-07, 09:16 PM
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the thing is, it's not such a good idea to ride pedals without some sort of retaining system on a fixed gear..
so are you really going to be riding around on the clipless side with toe clips scraping the ground all the time ?
these might make more sense for you.. they are an entire platform + toe clip/strap that clips into your spd pedals:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Adapters.aspx
i've never tried them so i have no idea if they work...
so are you really going to be riding around on the clipless side with toe clips scraping the ground all the time ?
these might make more sense for you.. they are an entire platform + toe clip/strap that clips into your spd pedals:
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Adapters.aspx
i've never tried them so i have no idea if they work...
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04-06-07, 11:05 PM
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Powergrips ftw!
