Originally Posted by Bklyn
Yeah, good question. I just converted a bike to a singlespeed to use as my "go anywhere" bike. But it has rapidly moved up the charts and is now my main commuter. And when I'm hitting these hills, I'm sort of wishing that I was clipped in. But then if the bike had clipless pedals, I'd have to go and find a THIRD bike for the around-the-neighborhood jaunts.... You see how quickly this spirals out of control.
I'd put on a pair of Crank Borther Mallets then. They've got a big enough platform for riding around.
Or just go with clips and straps. Did that on two of the bikes, the ones that get used the most for toodlin round. Keep a pair of battered Chucks (need to find some slip on Vans) in the garage, ready to slip on and ride.
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