Originally Posted by
thehugoball
You're funny, but just so you know, I have been mountain biking for years with toe clips and straps, and no injuries. I keep them loose enough to be able to take my foot off both pedals without any resistance.
what pedals and toe clips have you been using? if those are no longer available, I'll bet someone can find a similar one. Velo Orange and Soma have a bunch of stuff like that in their stores.
a lot of people still like Power Grips straps, so check those out as an alternative.
modern urban "fixie" riders seem to like flat pedals with hearty straps. there are dozens of those but the Fyxation model comes to mind.
curious, what's the attraction of toe clips for you? efficiency? bike control? riding flats, I don't see any noticeable difference in speed, but I feel more confident. I have a little more bike control when "clipped in" but after riding SPDs for a decade, I found that the confidence of being able to bail out when I take a chance on a technical move improves my overall experience.