Old 11-03-05 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by drac_vamp
i had a really great crash with clips and straps. everything was all good except for some reason that i cannot understand my right shoe stayed totally strapped into the pedal. i landed (i think) with my left side down on the ground and i have no clue really how i didnt manage twisting or breaking my right ankle. my foot must have wiggled its way out of the shoe on impact or something. it was pretty strange. i woke up in front of the car and laughed a bit, dusted off the blood and gravel, looked at my poor front wheel and shook my fist at the driver. as soon as i was able to get myself and my bike out of traffic and away from the hood of her car, she took off speeding. u-lock successfully thrown, clear break through her back window. i guess she might still have it, but who cares. anyways, i dont know. i trust clips and straps, even though they worked so well that my shoe stayed in them during a crash.
I totally agree with you that the clip and strap pedal system can suck very much once you fall.
And if that fear outways the fear of I am talking about below then I guess clipless would be the ticket.
Thanks for the new perspective! and good job on the U-lock throw!

What I was talking about is an accident caused by a pedal system that can be completely avoided by using another pedal system.
Clipless releases you under high stress and when twisting your foot sideways - It is a product FEATURE!
Clips and straps hold you tight no matter how you pull or twist and if they snap - It is a product FAILURE!

Time to pick your worst fears and adapt...
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