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07-21-04 | 02:15 PM

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Raiyn

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by nj03gti

Thanks for the reply. I went with that model because I didn't see a point in upgrading components a year or less after I got the bike. The pedals actually have a platform side that can be twisted out in the same manner you would twist out your foot. I plan on leaving them in and riding that way tomorrow. I agree that I need to get a good feel for the bike before jumping in with the clipless pedals. I am not a big fan of road rash, and I see no need to increase the odds of getting it. Until I am completely comfortable with the clipless pedals, I plan to leave the platform attached.

DO NOT use that platform adapter!!! That is what we in the industry call a "test ride" platform. It is not safe for continuous use. You can get a set of platforms fairly inexpensively to practice on and / or have as back ups. I can't stress this enough DON'T USE THE "TEST RIDE" PLATFORM!

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