Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Even with an extremely low bottom bracket, I wouldn't expect a pedal strike (on a paved road) under any normal conditions. It's possible that some bikes will make pedal strike possible if you pedal through high speed sharp corners, learning to coasting with the inside pedal up through these is SOP, and an easily acquired habit.
+1. I did it three or four times when I first went to road bikes, quite a shock, but you will learn your bike and how to power it in a hurry!