Originally Posted by
jboyd
I think I am heading back to the platform. I swear that I remember my first year platform rides were fun.
There's nothing bad about platform pedals. There are a handful of serious Long Distance cyclists on the LD forum that do double centuries on platforms. When starting on a steep hill, platforms are far superior, also platforms allow for many foot positions which can alleviate foot and leg cramps and fatigue. I have platforms on my MTB and so do most professional MTB racers.
