+1 ... er... +2. The '73 and the '82 both have 'em. I switched to two-strap-loop toeclips for both bikes - keeps the strap open wide, so pretty much any shoe will go in nicely. Both foot and knee problems have kept me from wanting to Tombay myself. Oh, and the last time I came off my bike, I separated my left elbow - talk about painful.:twitchy: So lets just say I'm a bit reluctant. Sure, I might try spd's if I rode longer distances regularly. But I strive to uncomplicate my life these days.:)

My touring bike has straps and the hybrid has platforms

wpt

My wife refuses to consider clipless, partly out of fear, partly out of frugality. She's kept the original pedals, clips and straps that came on her 20-year-old Panasonic, and uses plain old athletic shoes. The problem she's having, though, is finding athletic shoes with smooth enough soles that the back edge of the pedal cage doesn't accidentally "engage" where she doesn't want it to. They all have aggressively ridged or lugged soles that interact with the pedal in a way she sometimes doesn't like.

Like the ones I'm sporting in this shot?

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/p.../madison-1.jpg

I also had a pair of Bata Bikers.

These could work.
http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/...ormance_sperry

On every bike. Clips, straps, the whole nine yards. Well, actually just the whole two feet.

Me too. Since the start I've loved biking for it's simplicity. Back in the 70s I loved the addition of the traps/straps. I can fully understand the evolution to clipless but I've chosen the simpler route of not having to obtain a set of dedicated shoes.

Maybe sometime in the future but for now the straps are as good as I need. I'm not racing or needing to stay with the pack on current equipment.

:lol:Good one!

Yup, the only time I am clipless is when I am on my Litespeed, which is very seldom! ;)

Toe straps allow me to wear my fish-head tennis!! :D I must admit, I do have clipless pedals for the other bike, just waiting to be put on...

Thrift store,,,Thats where I found the last 2 suitable pairs....
Bud

I have nothing against the old school clip and strap systems just so I don't have to use them. It's nice to see how well they work for some riders.

Been using clipless for more than 20 years and have tried different brands and styles. I absolutely hate clips and straps because of the numb feet, especially when it's cold. If you use straps with cleats and tighten them up you can't get out without reaching down to loosen the strap.
I have used spd mountain bike shoes and pedals on the road and I can't imagine anything simpler. Easy to walk in, too.

Clips and straps on the fixie
SPD on the commuter
Big 'ol Shimano SLs on the road bike.

Amazingly, they all work.

White Industries "Urban" pedal -- if you can afford it:

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/images...rapsCombo3.jpg

Toe clips forever! No special shoes needed.

I am cliplessless. Got to toe clips on the road bike and the hybrid. Tried toeclips on the mtb but took them off after a couple of crashes where I didn't get out of them in time.

I'm still on platforms - and I hate them. My feet slip so badly when I sprint and blah blah blah I hate platforms. Someone buy me some road shoes - I have the pedals and cleats.

PM me for address. Thanks.

I use duct tape

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_f_kCDpSkRn...0/IMG_1587.JPG

I must be the odd man out.
When I discovvered how much easier it was doing a twist of the foot vs bending down and flicking the clasp..I went to clipless on 5 out of 6 of my bikes.
Good lugged sole mtn bike shoes allow me to walk with ease.
btw that one bike..it's a restored Schwinn LeTour Tourist with the northroads, big bell and B-66 saddle

91 Paramount PDG
81 Schwinn LeToour Tourist
84 Centurian converted to SS
79 Ross Signature (yes, kellog built)
88 GT converted to a breezer
08 Motobecane CF

This is true.

I switched my roadie back to platforms with clips when the clipless pedals broke. I got tired of wearing the same shoes and the "hotfoot."

Marc

+1 plus CB Candy on the MTB

I pick the pedal and shoe system that works best for me with the bike and type of riding I do with it. I've never had a problem going from one type to another.

It's been 25 years since I rode with cleats and straps. I'd be terrified to do it today. Clipless all the way!

(By the way, I also use a microwave oven, electronically fuel injected car and a cellular phone. Old school for old school's sake doesn't make much sense to me.)

I only rode toe clips,straps,and cleats, once, also at least 25 years ago,that was scary then..but only use toe clips and straps now..no cleats.
My car is mechanically injected....
Bud

Bud, 911 2.4l ? ;-)

Cliplessless? I keep reading this as clueless and I'm not sure how to answer.

Naw, got rid of the 356,It had a carb. this one is an old 300TD turbo diesel wagon.

Bud

Clips with straps on my 20+ year old mountain bike and spd "clipless" on the younger road bike.

***ZOMBIE THREAD ALERT***

It has been over 3yrs since I began this thread and am now going to give clipless a try this coming spring. Pedals are picked out but not as sure on the shoes quite yet.

My question is how do you order shoes online? Or is this easier done in a bike shop? I'm thinking the higher local pricing may be well worth the tag for this item.

What did you do?

My last pair of Shimano shoes were bought in a local Performance store - nice to be able to try on shoes.
Unfortunately, that store has closed. There are other bike shops, of course, but that one had large selection of a lot of stuff. There is another Performance shop in Indy, but it's way the heck on the other side of town. But, there is also an REI store up there, too, with lots of bike and other stuff.