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Old 02-09-09 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfix
I keep a fixed gear errand bike (old Bianchi Pista) at work with plain platform pedals and no retention, no big deal.
I run a front brake. I've never had a foot lose its footing while pedaling this bike, even at high rpm.

I run clipless pedals on all other fixed gear, ss, and geared bikes.
If you have a brake, it's no big deal. For the brakeless hipster, foot retention is a must else Darwin intervenes.
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