Ben> yes I have tried the straps on my bike They were good, black plastic clips and nylon straps that came with the bike. I saw the half clips on sale and figured what the hell I'll give em a shot. I was hopeing to get some MKS or SOMA Hellyer pedals to go with them but at the last minute decided no to. (trying to save a lil coin) They are nice. Don't scrape the ground at all, sturdy shiney. So far no issues with my feet falling out. I don't skid or skip stop so no need for em there. I've got my legs to slow my cadence and brakes if I need em.

To the others> Hate the bike if you want. I'm not trying to conform to any type of hipster mumbo-jumbo (that's not a real word either) I get what I like. I do what I want. Next time perhaps I'll post my pics with all "the others"

And to the other stand up folks here. rock on.

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