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Why toe clips and not clipless?

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Old 06-21-07, 09:01 PM
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Why toe clips and not clipless?
I'm so used to using clipless like spd and speedplay.
Why do you choose to run toe clips instead?
I'm assuming the ability to not have to wear special shoes might be one reason...
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there is a remarkably similar thread here
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Originally Posted by d2create
I'm so used to using clipless like spd and speedplay.
Why do you choose to run toe clips instead?
I'm assuming the ability to not have to wear special shoes might be one reason...
You just answered your own question. Considering a lot of people use their fixed ride as transportation, it makes little sense to have to carry a spare pair of shoes with you. I prefer clipless by far, but as just stated it sucks to have to take a second pair of shoes to class/work/bars.
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Originally Posted by doofo
there is a remarkably similar thread here
Crap. The word "straps" through off my search.

So yeah... looks like i hit the nail on the head.
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i think it was because you were spelling toe with a 0 ^
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