Originally Posted by
TransitBiker
Do you feel platform pedals are safer than clipped/clipless/toe cage pedals? I feel they are after seeing so many crashes on youtube. I feel it may make the crash worse for the bike as well if it stays attached to you.
Opinions/anecdotes?
- Andy
My anecdotal experience is 20 years of riding clipless in all forms of biking road/MTB/commuter/winter etc. I can say with 100% certainty that platforms are not safer. I've had many many crashes, none of which were made worse or have had anything to do with the pedals. In fact I'm certain that they have saved me from many crashes dues to increased bike control I gain from being connected to the bike.
Stop watching you tube and ride your bike.