Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 13870524)

Velcro doesn't seem like it would be able to have a strong enough connection to allow you to pull up on the pedal.

Originally Posted by wphamilton (Post 13872718)

The weather is still unpleasant but as promised I did try it out today. Left velcro foot and right platform, only about a half hour's worth of riding. So here's the report, such as it is.

I admit, fredly novice that I am, that I've never used clipless so I don't have much to compare against but I did enjoy the feeling of being solidly rooted to the pedal.

Pulling off feels like your feet have been sucked down by a foot of mud, kind of weird and slow.

Regardless of the defects I think I'll rig up the other pedal and roll with it for awhile.

Originally Posted by ahsposo (Post 13873181)

I didn't realize that you haven't used a commercially available clipless pedal. You really should try one. My concern with your idea is in a crash you won't separate from the bike. No point in getting beat up by the asphalt and the bike too.

But forge on and don't let the herd stand in your way.

Originally Posted by X-LinkedRider (Post 13873210)

likewise wp. I thought this was all pretty much as a joke. I do kind of like the concept. However, there is a reason the pedals that are available, sell. You are way safer starting with the least expensive pair of mtb pedals than this.