I bought a bike that had Mongoose BMX pedals with plastic clips and nylon straps. I was skeptical about clips and straps and I was skeptical about the BMX pedals. I've found that I really like clips and straps. I'm sure this is just a step closer to going clipless.
Originally Posted by
dashuaigeh
plastic seems to work great, but I just like the look of metal too much
Originally Posted by
Andrew F
Steel clips and leather straps, easy in and out.
My secret plan was to replace the BMX pedals with something a little more "classy." This summer I got a bike with SR pedals with Lapize metal clips and straps. I have great difficulty getting them flipped around and getting my shoes into them. After a bit, I realized that the guy who put the BMX pedals on put them on for a reason- not just to put BMX pedals on the bike- they flip over quite well and they're easy to control on the flip, and the plastic clips have a much wider "mouth" to get your foot in.
I don't think I'll be putting BMX pedals on the 1984 Trek 420- but I probably will try the old ATB style platforms with clips on there...