Do you use toeclips?

[anothersam]

I've tried clipless. I see the appeal. It's not for me. Anyone else?

The love that dare not speak its name

 

[biggs682]

Swapped over to mtb clip in pedals about 4 years ago
Still have a fixie with toe cage's on though

 

[buzzy-beans]

I once tried clip in pedals and hated them, so for me, even at the moment when only using the old piece of scrap iron mounted on the turbo trainer, I am still using the toe clips!

 

[Slioch]

Used to use them, but tried clipless about 10 years ago and never went back.

 

[I like Skol]

Ha! Going to sound really old now. Used them in 1990/91 then went SPD clipless and have been ever since. Never been tempted to try 'road' SPD-SL or other single sided systems.

 

[Low Gear Guy]

Toeclips are good. You do not need to wear special shoes. I don't go chasing Strava points so I am not concerned about a few seconds here or there.

 

[steveindenmark]

No I use scissors.

 

[I like Skol]

I don't go chasing Strava points so I am not concerned about a few seconds here or there.

This is the huge misconception about clipless pedals. Despite many users claiming efficiency and power benefits that just isn't what they are about.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Big fan of toe clips here, use them all the time for road cycling. Cheaper than SPDs and I like not having to change shoes to ride my bike.

Only ever used flats for MTB riding, but after a couple of close shaves having my feet near bounced off the pedals, I'm half tempted to give toe clips a go here too.

 

[Slioch]

This is the huge misconception about clipless pedals. Despite many users claiming efficiency and power benefits that just isn't what they are about.

Agreed. The main benefits for me are that I get a consistent foot position on the pedals which is good for my knees, and my feet don't bounce off the pedals when I hit a bump.

All this alleged increase in power because you can pull up as well as push down is nonsense, I tell you!

One thing I don't miss about toestraps is the need to lean down to tighten them when setting off. The number of times I nearly ended up in the hedge...........

 

[C R]

I use half toe clips, no straps, get the benefit of the clip stopping my feet bouncing off the pedals without actually being tied to the bike.

 

[BigMeatball]

All this alleged increase in power because you can pull up as well as push down is nonsense, I tell you!

I agree completely. The pull up thing is just nonsense.

One huge benefit I found in using clipless pedals is more efficiency (rather than pure power/speed). I would do the same workout, same time, same speed, but I'd be way less tired than when I'd use flat pedals. I'd say clipless pedals should be a must when you do touring and need to have fresh legs as much as possible.

 

[pawl]

Toeclips are good. You do not need to wear special shoes. I don't go chasing Strava points so I am not concerned about a few seconds here or there.

I believe that Sean Kelly was one of the last riders in the pro peloton to change to clip less pedals.

 

[pawl]

Long live Chistope clips and toe straps🚳🚳🚳🚳🚳

 

[raleighnut]

Used em in the 70s, fell off a couple of times, SPD is so much better