View Poll Results: What kind of pedal do you most prefer?
Pedals with toe clips
21
16.41%
Clipless pedals - any style
86
67.19%
Platform pedals
24
18.75%
Other
3
2.34%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 128. You may not vote on this poll
Poll: Preferred Pedal Type
08-30-07 | 11:02 PM
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Preferred Pedal Type
OK folks, we have beat all around this bush. Now it is time for a poll. What kind of pedals do you prefer on your bike of choice? 
08-30-07 | 11:05 PM
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From: Seattle area
Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
08-31-07 | 01:56 AM
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Other, Speedplays only one for me. (I hope you find same luck with whatever you choose)
I tried look & SPD's, cages, & flat pedals. Speedplays easier on knees for me and allows more time before foot becomes numb on a really long ride (100+)
I tried look & SPD's, cages, & flat pedals. Speedplays easier on knees for me and allows more time before foot becomes numb on a really long ride (100+)
08-31-07 | 05:28 AM
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I have SPD on two bikes and the dual-sided pedals (SPD/platform) on one bike. This platform comes in handy when I'm doing lots of stop & go riding in town or events with the MetroPark. I'm doing a bike rodeo with kids tomorrow and I'll be taking the bike with the dual-sided pedals.....don't want to forget to unclip and fall in front of all those kids
I have SPD on two bikes and the dual-sided pedals (SPD/platform) on one bike. This platform comes in handy when I'm doing lots of stop & go riding in town or events with the MetroPark. I'm doing a bike rodeo with kids tomorrow and I'll be taking the bike with the dual-sided pedals.....don't want to forget to unclip and fall in front of all those kids
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08-31-07 | 06:03 AM
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From: South shore, L.I., NY
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Assorted versions of Shimano LX series SPD, on all 4 of the currently functioning bikes. Same cleats on all shoes, all shoes work on all bikes. Reasonably light, same clip-in/release function bike-to-bike.
I have a really old set of the origina; SPD's as well on my bent, as well as a Nashbar/Wellgo knock-off on a beater. One thought about the SPD knockoff, they work fine when the Shimano cleats are new, but then develop release issues when the cleats wear. Still usable, just something to know.
SB
I have a really old set of the origina; SPD's as well on my bent, as well as a Nashbar/Wellgo knock-off on a beater. One thought about the SPD knockoff, they work fine when the Shimano cleats are new, but then develop release issues when the cleats wear. Still usable, just something to know.
SB
08-31-07 | 06:13 AM
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Speedplays are the ticket for my comfort. I suspect this poll will reveal that the pedal issue is a lot like the bent issue. There will be many devoted folks to platform and/toe clips, but the majority will go with clipless. There is a reason they are so popular. They work for most people. Having said that, it is really a good thing that choices still exist and that folks can pick what works for them.
08-31-07 | 07:16 AM
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Currently, platforms since that's the only type I have. Deep down I'm hoping my next bike will have the dual-sided pedals so I can learn clipless if I want to but still have the platforms for times I prefer to use them instead.
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08-31-07 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by WillisB
... Shoes you can walk in!
Originally Posted by CrossChain
I ride Looks on the road, clips and straps around town.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
08-31-07 | 08:21 AM
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From: Laramie Wyoming
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moved to clipless in 91 (Look) and changed to Speedplays about 10 years ago. Love em.
08-31-07 | 08:51 AM
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From: Milledgeville, Georgia
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Look pedals and Sidi shoes. Gear you can ride in. Who needs to walk? 
08-31-07 | 09:51 AM
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From: Miles from Nowhere, Columbia County, OR
Bikes: 1980 Schwinn World Sport, 1982 Schwinn Super Le Tour, 1984 (?) Univega Single Speed/Fixed conversion, Kogswell G58 fixed gear, 1987 Schwinn Super Sport
