Originally Posted by
GoodEyeCycler
anyone keep their stock clip/straps around long enough to figure out how to adjust them well?
Nope. mine never got mounted to the bike- straight to the parts box and later given to a friend who got a pedal-less bike just to hold him over until he could get something better.
I can completely understand not wanting to spend a bunch more money, but I highly recommend saving up and looking into clipless pedals. You should be able to find some SPD's and shoes for about $100 and it will take your riding experience from a 6/10 to a 10/10. Best part about investing in pedals/shoes is that you can transfer then to any bike if your riding tastes change in the future.