Originally Posted by
noglider
As for sexy, it's hard to say. I suppose those triangular pedals could be called sexy, but they make me cringe. That's because for some reason, they give me tremendous foot pain. I haven't figured out why, but it doesn't matter. My favorite pedals that take toe clips are the old fashioned rat trap or touring pedals. I can't ride quill pedals because my feet are so wide that the quill jabs the middle of my foot.
I appreciate the OP's passion for clips, but not the ones in the picture! I had them on one of my bikes, but they definitely didn't feel as good underfoot as more traditional pedals and clips (see below). Something about the shape didn't support my foot well either, and it was uncomfortable.
As a matter of fact, I just removed a set of Shimano 600's like the ones the OP has, that came on the bike with the cranks pictured below. I replaced them with a set of Gipiemme pedals and some black Cinelli clips I found on ebay for 10 bucks. Since I'm using them to commute in the city, which means frequent stops, I don't use straps. Getting in and out of them is easy, and they do help your foot stay planted and consistently placed on the pedal.
