Originally Posted by
Roody
Well then, you might want to go with good old toe clips, although that's another learning curve.
Power Grips are another possibility.
a lot of us transportation riders use BMX type pedals, even on skinny tire bikes. These platform pedals have little teeth to keep feet on the pedals. Two advantages here: cheaper, and you can wear regular (non-cycling) shoes while pedaling. These work great, but you will lose many cool points with the roadies.
I think toe clips may have some of the same problems. I'll have to experiment. I might get some cage pedals with good teeth for security. My SO and I are around the same size so we're are both able to use it (she actually thinks it's awesome), so flat pedals means I wouldn't have to get two sets of cleats
RE scrunching: It's actually a bad choice of words. Not used to the body position, specifically how close over the front wheel I am compared to what I regularly ride and how I have to position my head.
M.