Originally Posted by
MichaelW
You dont need to cinch toe clips tight to stay on the pedals. If you leave the straps loose, then your feet will come out in an instant. I have slid plenty of times, on mud and ice and my feet are on the ground without thinking. I would never use toe clips cinched tight.
+1. I have found that loose toe clips help keep my feet from slipping off the pedals, but they are no barrier to getting my feet out in a hurry if necessary.
Jim