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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
The teacher probably would have been the one to ask but he was correct. You want to be as efficient as possible with the pedal stroke? Go clipless and you'll quickly see the benefit. If you are afraid to fall though, don't get em cause you likely will a couple times.
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