Clipless Pedals on a single speed?
03-24-11, 11:52 AM
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Nice bike Ryan. Kinda reminds me of a tall awkward kid, but still cool.
SPD pedals are great for all types of riding with a few exceptions. FG is not one of them. I have SPDs on all my bikes except my commuter because I want to wear street shoes on that bike.
SPD pedals are great for all types of riding with a few exceptions. FG is not one of them. I have SPDs on all my bikes except my commuter because I want to wear street shoes on that bike.
03-24-11, 12:00 PM
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By sneaker-like I meant all laces. Like these Shimano ones or these Cannondale ones.
03-24-11, 12:24 PM
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03-24-11, 12:32 PM
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I did not enjoy clipless pedals on my fixed gear, so I went back to clips and straps... but I will say that Shimano PD-M520's are great.
03-24-11, 03:16 PM
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If you have an extra pair of cleats you could snap in some Winwood platforms.
By sneaker-like I meant all laces. Like these Shimano ones or these Cannondale ones.
By sneaker-like I meant all laces. Like these Shimano ones or these Cannondale ones.
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03-24-11, 05:11 PM
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03-24-11, 07:18 PM
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They just look like indoor soccer shoes with velcro straps. IMO they look much better. But aesthetics are subjective.
03-25-11, 10:08 AM
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03-25-11, 04:42 PM
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Can wear different types of footware with clips/straps. My hiking boots work awesome in the winter and are much warmer and cost way less than any foul weather shoe.
03-25-11, 07:11 PM
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That's why I bought a pair and how I discovered that they suck
Before going in a Tux you have to buy shoes in patent leather
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03-25-11, 11:13 PM
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Shimano spd M520? Inexpensive, robust, they do what they do. I have these on my CX bike and they also make decent commuting pedals.
03-26-11, 02:03 AM
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Going up a steep hill on your clipless fixed is easily the best feeling there is. Pulling up is INCREDIBLE.
I tried to go back to track pedals and straps, but I don't get the same power pulling up as I do with clipless.
I tried to go back to track pedals and straps, but I don't get the same power pulling up as I do with clipless.