Originally Posted by
bijan
Yes my feet are definitely working against each other at times (both pushing down), which is wasteful and inefficient, this is why I find clipless better on the flats at constant speed (especially over longer distances). But when accelerating all out or pushing hard up a hill, I find the leverage better with the platform pedals. If my goal is to get to the top of the hill as quickly as possible or sprint to the finish in the least possible time, then it doesn't matter if I am inefficient as long as I can output enough power to compensate for the waste and then some.
Especially true when sprinting as it is the first couple of strokes that slingshot the bike.
Honestly, you're not making much sense. Being inefficient means you're wasting power. You need to work on your spin more.
Originally Posted by
cyclezealot
I like them. Great idea. But, don't think they are Look friendly.. For in town rides, they'd be perfect.
They're not compatible with Look cleats, but the Time RXS cleats fit the usual three-hole pattern, so you wouldn't need to ditch your road shoes.
There have been a few reports of failures with the plastic body, though, namely at the forward tip. I've been keeping an eye on them since getting them this summer. I've noticed that the tip isn't really for jamming the toe of your cleat into, but more just for placement as you step down onto the pedal. I've also walked through dirt & mud and had no problems clipping in.