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Old 08-19-06 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by eitan

I'd recommend picking up a super cheap set of platform pedals (your LBS should have some for 5 or 10 bucks) for the first week or so of fixie riding, just so you can get used to the constant pedaling you're going to have to do. I'd say 50 miles of getting used to fixed is probably enough. Then feel free to go clipless.
I disagree. I found that the clips forced me to keep pedaling and got me used to the feeling much faster. I do think that toe clips are easier to get out of than clipless. It might be just me, but i find pulling my foot straight back is more instinctual than twisting it out of clipless.
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