Originally Posted by
sleclerc
Hey everyone, I ride a fixed gear and right now I ride on some standard platforms with clips. However, I'm looking into buying some clipless pedals. My questions are, 1) are clipless pedals really worth the price as far as performance goes, and 2) is getting in and out of clipless pedals significantly harder on a fixie than it is on a road bike?
Any suggestion as to what to buy would be appreciated.
<130$ for the pedals
Thanks
The difference you will experience clipping into a pedal on a fixed gear bike is that you will only get one chance per pedal revolution to get it right. With a little practice I find I can hit it right the first time about 9 times out of ten.
Why are you looking at clipless? Is it the performance improvement? If so, you can get the same improvement using slotted cleats with regular track pedals and toeclips. You don't need to buy new pedals -- when you want the performance you wear your cleated shoes, when you don't you can wear regular shoes. I don't find engaging slotted cleats on a fixed gear to be significantly more difficult than engaging clipless on a fixed gear -- again, 9 times out of ten I get it right on the first try. When the pedal comes up on the next revolution, you just reach down and snug the strap.