Thread: Why Toe Clips?
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Old 12-15-08 | 01:43 PM
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The only bike of mine that has clips and straps is my townie.

Originally Posted by kingcounty07
I ride with clips and straps, I do it because I don't like the idea of carrying around an extra pair of shoes all day.
Then get mountain shoes with the recessed cleat.

Originally Posted by kingcounty07
I don't drive, all my commuting is done by bicycle, whether its to work, the store, for fun, or to see friends etc. Clipless commuting just seems strange to me.
I commute 25 miles a day, clips and straps are strange to me.

Originally Posted by kingcounty07
If I was, say, racing my bike or something along those lines I would consider using clipless as i am sure they do have their advantages.
Have you even tried riding clipless on the street, they're vastly better if you're actually on the bike most of the time.

Originally Posted by kingcounty07
I don't think clips and straps are anymore fashionable than having a matching bike/spandex/clipless-shoes/helmet etc.
Seriously?

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