Originally Posted by
stachemaster
^ if [talk about injuries due to trad. clip/strap pedals] is true, [these racers were] probably using slotted cleats and road shoes, not just toe clips and sneakers, right?
A system that would require releasing the straps to disengage is different than what the op is asking about, and what most on here use.
quoting myself since no one touched upon it besides maxwell above.
slotted cleats and road shoes, you need to loosen straps to get out.
typical BFSSFG sneaker and clips user (dont know the rider, its just a g.i.s.)
see how the sneakers and clips don't have rearward retention like the slotted cleats? That the reason why some of these old pros had injuries, and why you are not hearing about modern day torn ligaments and whatever other injuries people are citing. when you crash in sneakers and clips, you feet will come out.