Foot Straps vs Toe Clips

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08-09-11 | 10:24 AM

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retrochick

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This thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ght=gr9+straps

You can use double straps w/single clips. Just make sure the free one is over the metal part.

08-09-11 | 07:38 PM

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JohnDThompson

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Originally Posted by dannn

i've recently switched and i love my straps (i also have wide feet). platform pedals are also very comfy on the sole of my feet.

There are comfortable platform pedals with toe clips. A couple of my favorites:

08-09-11 | 07:39 PM

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JohnDThompson

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Originally Posted by EssEllSee

I feel more secure with my foot straps. Clips felt kinda flimsy and didn't really keep my foot secure, especially during a lot of skids.

That's what slotted cleats are for.

08-09-11 | 07:45 PM

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Them lyotards.

08-10-11 | 09:50 PM

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Them lyotards.

I like 'em. I have three pairs...

08-10-11 | 10:46 PM

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I like 'em. I have three pairs...

I only have 2...

But one's NOS in pristine box. They must remain this way when pedals go to shizz and humanity needs to rediscover prime pedal technology.

08-10-11 | 11:13 PM

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ahh... my kilo TT stock pedals and clips are horrible! looking at these.... what do you guys think?
https://allcitycycles.com/products/co..._track_pedals/
with there double leather toe strap.