Originally Posted by
diff
Interesting. Maybe I will just stick with clips and straps. Don't pick up the bike until later this week, so can't say I have been using anything yet. I will ask the fixed gear forum what they like.
I found clips and straps pretty annoying on my road bike. But I think a part of that was the fact they were the cheapest pedals with clips and straps that exist (they came with the bike). They were too small and getting in was hard. Then one was formed bad and would put put pressure on my big toe and it would go numb. So ripped them off and bought large clips. The new clips weren't compatible with the pedals so just said screw it and took them back and bought clipless. So maybe some nice pedals and nice clips would be different.
The ss/fg forum will tell you it's all about your form. Good form and you won't pop out. Which could be true. (there was a clipless thread there recently). Also, if you're going to be skidding there's a greater chance of popping out. Personally, I can't stand clips/straps on my road bikes either. They just don't feel "right", but for some reason they do feel right on my fixed gear.