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maybe the title of this thread should be changed to "I'm a Sucka"! * smirks, then turns around to bro's for a round of high fives*
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Am I the only one who considers this an attempt at trolling?
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Originally Posted by roderage
(Post 5961681)
i'm not the most coordinated guy... and when i recently went to clips after riding platforms forever, i'm feeling that clips are just plain unsafe. i find myself trying to flip into the pedal instead of paying attention to traffic. i fell over twice yesterday because i couldn't get my foot down fast enough. i took those p.o.s.'s off and i feel sooo much more in control.
http://www.benscycle.net/images/larg...pedals_LRG.jpg |
Originally Posted by NoisyFisherman
(Post 5962088)
I agree toe clips are for suckers who prefer to ride short distances with trendy sneakers so they don't look like geeky cyclist with clipless shoes at a bar.
Just commit damn it and get a set of clipless pedals and don't give up so easily. if your just posing then who cares but if you really want become efficient and connected to your ride then learn to ride clipless it makes a difference, and when you get good you can still trackstand and skid. Coming from a guy that loves clipless to death. |
Originally Posted by orangepaint
(Post 5962252)
Am I the only one who considers this an attempt at trolling?
as have the demerits of platforms. obvious troll. |
Originally Posted by gehrkead
(Post 5961696)
if you can't flip the pedals to get into the clips/straps, maybe you shouldn't be riding in traffic in the first place?
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are powerstraps easier to get into than clips/straps, or harder?
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I find them easier but less effective than clips and
clips less effective than clipless. I don't like powerstraps that much. |
do we have two of the same thread going on at once?
just use clipless. I got a pair yesterday and I'm already in love though to say that clips and straps is a total hipster thing is stupid. they're seriously quite useful when just running to the store |
Originally Posted by kidtwisty
(Post 5962011)
let's not provoke fungis into anything here now..
i don't care man. it's whatever. ride what you want to. |
I ran clips and straps for a while because my cranks were french and my clipless pedals wouldn't fit. I'm back to clipless on all my "real" bikes now, and I either have to change shoes or ride my tall bike or swing bike. I've started riding the bike I built for my wife because of the platforms. :o
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from this point forward, all bikes equipped with clips must be posted in the jackass thread, because it's difficult for this guy to use his feet
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Originally Posted by NoisyFisherman
(Post 5962088)
I agree toe clips are for suckers who prefer to ride short distances with trendy sneakers so they don't look like geeky cyclist with clipless shoes at a bar.
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lol@the OP
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Pedals, in general are for suckas, I just ride/rock bare spindles, in flip-flops, year round, on my converted Cervello with arrospok, risers, arrobar. It's all about style.
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Originally Posted by frankstoneline
(Post 5961750)
Dang, you know, pedals make me feel unsafe, I think I'll switch to some rope loops I can slide my foot into instead...kind of like stirrups on a horse...
I was originally a lot more comfortable in platforms as well....before I knew what I was doing. |
Originally Posted by megan
(Post 5964513)
Made me think of these http://www.freejumpsystem.com/etrier.php5?language=en Clipless on horseback.
I was originally a lot more comfortable in platforms as well....before I knew what I was doing. Really, its a preference issue. I like clips because, well, they are cheap, and I live in a small town where grocery runs etc. are the things I use my bike for...general transportation. |
it took me a while get coordinated with clips as well. just practice and you'll eventually get the hang of it
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I recently switched from clips to clipless (SPDs) and I have to say I'm sick of falling down and screwing up my knees whenever I have to stop unexpectedly. I'm sticking those pedals on my MTB and putting the clips and straps back on the fixie.
They're fantastic for recreational, non-traffic riding though. They totally change the way you ride for the better. They just not that good for a heavy-traffic commuter bike. |
**** toe clips, pedals, and cranks. Get one of these:
http://i2.tinypic.com/82xwzl5.jpg |
Originally Posted by Nouia
(Post 5964797)
They just not that good for a heavy-traffic commuter bike.
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they let you skid on the track out there? its always a no-no out here. or is that the infamous hooligans' skidding velodrome?
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Originally Posted by bonechilling
(Post 5964843)
**** toe clips, pedals, and cranks. Get one of these:
http://i2.tinypic.com/82xwzl5.jpg Edit: Also the kid with no pedals is winning |
Originally Posted by bonechilling
(Post 5964843)
**** toe clips, pedals, and cranks. Get one of these:
http://i2.tinypic.com/82xwzl5.jpg If anyone knows where I can get one in growed up size, I will give you a hug. |
Going in the opposite direction of the OP--
just put Time ATACs on my bike. Decent float with the 13 degree setting. |
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lol why do all the noob poster type troll sockpuppets post like this it makes my head hurt readingit sometime |
Originally Posted by roderage
(Post 5961681)
i'm not the most coordinated guy... and when i recently went to clips after riding platforms forever, i'm feeling that clips are just plain unsafe. i find myself trying to flip into the pedal instead of paying attention to traffic. i fell over twice yesterday because i couldn't get my foot down fast enough. i took those p.o.s.'s off and i feel sooo much more in control.
wisdom. Not just people on this board, but generations of cyclists. [excised rest of rant, not worth it] |
dude speaking of, my soma toe clips I ordered december 15th just came in like 20 minutes ago. I am going to replace my bent pedals tonight and put them on my bike
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Originally Posted by c0urt
(Post 5968378)
dude speaking of, my soma toe clips I ordered december 15th just came in like 20 minutes ago. I am going to replace my bent pedals tonight and put them on my bike
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double gates :-)
the quads were over kill for me plus i plan on running them in my cheap nylon straps. and really tiny pedals |
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