Originally Posted by
stillcovalent
I am building a fixed gear bike and was wondering is it recommended for newbies like me to get a pedal with toe clips? I am planning on using the fixie for dailiy commuting & some track stands.
also, are straps necessary? Can i just get by with toe clip + pedal only?
If you're going to ride a fixed gear, in most cases you should always have toe clips and straps with a front brake. Some people like to ride brakeless, but that just means you MUST have some sort of foot retention, as it's not safe without.. Clips without straps are pretty much worthless imo.