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27-08.-2007, 01:59 PM
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Toe Clips
I removed the toe clips from my new bike because they take too much effort to insert my feet into. I have a friend who swears by toe clips. I won't use clipless petals because I don't want to change shoes just to go out for a ride. To me, it seems like the main advantage to toe clips is when it's raining making the petals slippery.
I'm curious to hear some oppinions about toe clips. |
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27-08.-2007, 02:02 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
Try strapless toe clips, they are great with street and running shoes.
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27-08.-2007, 03:03 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
What they need to make are lighter toe clips, so they don't have the tendency to face down.
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27-08.-2007, 09:18 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
I have clipless, and once you get used to the metel bit one your shoe, and snapping into your pedal, its really easy, and gets to be like second nature. I definatly recamend em.
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27-08.-2007, 09:45 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
I have ridden with toe clips for 38 years and it eventually becomes second nature to flip the pedal upright with your toe to insert your foot through the strap. I agree that having to purchase and use special shoes for riding is more than I want to have to deal with, especially when they are not really designed for walking if you find someplace that you want to explore in your travels.
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28-08.-2007, 02:40 AM
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Re: Toe Clips
Quote:
 But, I've got good news... I saved a bunch of money on my car insurance and switched to clipless.
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28-08.-2007, 01:15 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
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Does anyone here use clipless pedals in a urban enviornment where you have to stop at red lights? |
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29-08.-2007, 01:35 AM
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Re: Toe Clips
You can reduce the tension it takes to "unclip" yourself. Clipless is the only way to go. practice makes perfect.
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31-08.-2007, 05:01 PM
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Re: Toe Clips
I don't use toe clips too
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