Originally Posted by
Squeezebox
You have a right to your opinion, I have a right to mine. But I still think you are wrong by using platform pedals. Yes I have a 7 speed upright bicycle for around town. It has quill pedals with toe clips and straps. But I would not take off cross country on it.
Funny. I crossed the country with two guys using platforms with clips and straps and wearing regular old sneakers. Both were strong riders. One had done other long tours, including ACA's North Star tour (You know what that is?), that way.