help save my shins

[HovR]

I'm going to say clipless again, even though you don't want to go there, because it's the best solution, and you'll go there eventually

Another vote for clipless! Even when my chain snapped, as I was climbing a short steep climb on the mountain bike, yesterday my feet stayed firmly attached to the pedals.

 

[Tango]

Another vote for clipless! Even when my chain snapped, as I was climbing a short steep climb on the mountain bike, yesterday my feet stayed firmly attached to the pedals.

And a wise choice too

However, the number of times that I would have sustained injury from a snapped chain wearing flats, to the number of times I would have sustained injury wear clip less in the rough stuff, still leaves flats the safest option for me

I do accept that we are all different

 

[HovR]

And a wise choice too

However, the number of times that I would have sustained injury from a snapped chain wearing flats, to the number of times I would have sustained injury wear clip less in the rough stuff, still leaves flats the safest option for me

I do accept that we are all different

Fair enough, the trails near me are mostly blue/red, which work fine with clipless for me. Think I'd want to be able to get a foot down on the proper rough stuff though.

 

[MrJamie]

The difference between those smoothish plastic flats and the likes of V8s or MG1s with the pins is incredible. As someone who hasn't gone clipless I'm genuinely curious how many people who dislike flats have used decent grippy flats?

The grips immense and just as good in the wet, ive had bad chain slip and kept firmly on the pedals, bounced off the saddle and pedals and landed securely back in place. Im not looking forward to gauging my shins open if i ever did slip but so far so good.

 

[Tango]

To be honest the main reason I tried flats was camping in France about 9 years ago, I decided that I might want to just pop to the camp shop on my bike so didn't want SPDs

Since then I have found flats with the right shoes more confidence inspiring than SPDs although the debate rages on with my friends who are split down the middle

The flat users joke that the SPD users need to be attached in case their feet might fall off the pedals

The SPD users joke that the flat users will need to dab a foot down too often so aren't ready to move on to SPDs that grown ups use

We have many mountain bike camping trips and the debate gets funnier after a beer or two

 

[tonyw]

Well got my v8 pedals(acid red) yesterday fitted them last night out on them today and i have to say what a diffrence compared to the basic pedals my carrera came with haven't lost a footing all day even in mud and water before i'd avoid bad weather as was so hard to keep a foot on the standard wellgo pedals fitted . transformed the riding experience thanks to you all for advice. although i will say have not ruled out clipless for the new bike. thanks again

 

[cyberknight]

http://www.sportsdirect.com/sondico-ankle-shin-guards-812004?src=google

 

[albion]

They are similar to the Chas Olsen / Tesco ones.

If they work so too, you need to be slightly more careful in the wet.

 

[tonyw]

shin guards are not a bad idea in heavy mud or water my one disapointment with them was the loose ring dust guard which appears to move around after a while, put some grease on it to keep it in place seems to have done the trick but do agree the sharp studs could do some damage if your not being aware....still after 1st ride on them can't fault them

 

[Tango]

I used to use these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30895

Kept your legs warm in winter too

 

[sheffgirl]

I have these on my bike, they were only cheap but my feet have not slipped so far, and I commute even when it's raining and snowing:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/recreational-pedals-id_786949.html#avantages
I can't seem to go any length of time without having bruises on my legs; not from my feet slipping off the pedals, I'm just quite clumsy and keep bumping myself with the pedals and the bike itself, basically anything possible
I must be more careful now its getting warmer, wearing skirts and dresses doesn't look attractive when your legs are black and blue

 

[tonyw]

well used the dmr v8 pedals for 5 rides as yet have not damaged my shins ,came across an old pair of flat adidas trainers had in back of wardrode which have a wavy deep tread studs fit into grooves perfectly so haven't slipped once have to say i recomend these to anyone looking for flat pedals