Pedals, clips, and straps
09-23-13 | 07:40 PM
#27
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From: Philadelphia
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I either use clipless or bmx pedals with straps like ynots or burros. A lot of people don't like the look of bmx pedals with straps on track bikes but I think their superior to anything else i've used expect for clipless. If I didn't use spd pedals I would most def use ynots straps on all my bikes.
09-23-13 | 08:57 PM
#29
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)
Getting your feet in and out of any of the foot retention systems is just a matter of what you're used to, and they all take time to learn. Just consider it all part of the fun but no matter what you use, once you've trained your muscles to either pull back or twist (depending on the system you're using), if you need to bail out NOW, you'll be able to wrench your foot free.
09-25-13 | 08:11 AM
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09-25-13 | 10:39 AM
#32
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Clipless here - Crank Bros Candy + and Touring shoes. I like the Crank Bros pedals for fixed city riding because these are double sided and easy to get into (and out of). Touring shoes also are great for the city because they have rubber soles and the cleats are recessed allowing you to walk around easily, while looking more roadie and less extreme as full on MTB shoes. They're not as common as road/mtb shoes but are around - I currently ride a 10 yr old pair of Diadoras but just ordered a pair of new Shimano RT-82
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09-25-13 | 10:44 AM
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Clipless here - Crank Bros Candy + and Touring shoes. I like the Crank Bros pedals for fixed city riding because these are double sided and easy to get into (and out of). Touring shoes also are great for the city because they have rubber soles and the cleats are recessed allowing you to walk around easily, while looking more roadie and less extreme as full on MTB shoes. They're not as common as road/mtb shoes but are around - I currently ride a 10 yr old pair of Diadoras but just ordered a pair of new [URL="https://road.cc/content/review/90820-shimano-rt82-spd-shoe[/URL].
09-25-13 | 10:53 AM
#34
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From: NYC
Cool - yeah they look pretty good, looking forward to getting them and hope the fit works. My old Diadoras are getting kind of 'long in the tooth'. I just saw these the other day and had to buy them, because this type of shoe is uncommon, at least in the US.
09-25-13 | 06:04 PM
#35
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09-25-13 | 06:52 PM
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that time, ya
forgive me its been a long day at work and i can be kind of oblivious
forgive me its been a long day at work and i can be kind of oblivious
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