Fixies and clipless pedals?
10-15-10 | 06:14 PM
#26
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From: Pepperell MA
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I switched to clipless on my fixed gear a couple months ago. Clipping in and out is not that bad, it took like an hour or so of just clipping in and out on my trainer to get the muscle memory down and that's about it. I like everything about them except the shoes. I have some used Icon SPD's and an old pair of Mavic cyclocross shoes that i got from a friend, they aren't as bad as road shoes but they are still pretty goofy looking and hard to walk around in. If I'm going on a quick ride I usually just ride on of my bikes without clipless pedals, but I'm looking at getting some shoes like the Rondels and getting clipless for my Motobecane.
10-15-10 | 07:10 PM
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I use cheap platforms and clips/straps for around town but switch to clipless pedals for longer rides. I just use one of the sets of candies from my cross or mountain bike. If your rides are less than 10 miles or so I wouldn't bother with the clipless unless it's exceptionally hilly.
10-15-10 | 07:56 PM
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Hey everyone, I ride a fixed gear and right now I ride on some standard platforms with clips. However, I'm looking into buying some clipless pedals. My questions are, 1) are clipless pedals really worth the price as far as performance goes, and 2) is getting in and out of clipless pedals significantly harder on a fixie than it is on a road bike?
Any suggestion as to what to buy would be appreciated.
<130$ for the pedals
Thanks
Any suggestion as to what to buy would be appreciated.
<130$ for the pedals
Thanks
Why are you looking at clipless? Is it the performance improvement? If so, you can get the same improvement using slotted cleats with regular track pedals and toeclips. You don't need to buy new pedals -- when you want the performance you wear your cleated shoes, when you don't you can wear regular shoes. I don't find engaging slotted cleats on a fixed gear to be significantly more difficult than engaging clipless on a fixed gear -- again, 9 times out of ten I get it right on the first try. When the pedal comes up on the next revolution, you just reach down and snug the strap.
10-16-10 | 05:48 AM
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10-16-10 | 10:29 AM
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I don't want to hijack the thread, but does anyone have input on comparing the fattie straps like Holdfast and Pryme to clips and clipless? I'm still pondering whether it's worth the 50-80 dollar shoes and special pedals versus 20-40 dollar straps.
Wickedone: what are those shoes?
Wickedone: what are those shoes?
10-16-10 | 04:22 PM
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I spent a year with Eggbeaters and Specialized shoes.....amazing control, lots of power but as I said hated the shoes....Switched to a set of Animal Hamilton PC Pedals with Pryme straps....less control, more comfort, easier to get into not as easy to get out of (but marginally), Climbing isn't as easy, skidding is more fun
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