Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 13,501
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Nobody mentioned it (or if they did I messed it) but there's nothing wrong with pedaling on the bottom of the pedal for a few strokes until you gain enough speed to coast while you're struggling with that last recalcitrant pedal. The clip may scrape the ground but that's okay.
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Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller