Toeclips & straps

[Toeclip]

I`ve been cycling for over 30 years now and I`m still using toe clips & straps, I`ve never felt the need to change to clipless. So I was just wondering how many of you still ride in toe clips?

 

[raindog]

I ride clipless these days but used clips, straps and shoeplates (remember them?) for years when I was young. Nothing wrong with them if that's what you're happy with.

 

[TVC]

Just start calling it 'retro' and after a while people will think you're cool.

 

[Jim_Noir]

I do it in the winter... I am thinking of sticking to them for commuting, just feels a bit safer for that kind of trip.

 

[chillyuk]

I use toeclips, although nowadays I tend not to pull the straps ups very tight like I did when younger.

 

[Norm]

I did until about 6 months ago, and I would still if I could be bothered to change out the flats on the MTB or the town bike.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Toe clips and straps on my fixed, commuter and general runabout. Clipless on my geared Sunday best bike, Time free ride pedals and Shimano shoes. Like Toeclip I've been on toeclips for about twenty five years and prefer them to clipless.

 

[Rob3rt]

Straps, no cage - On my fixed.

 

[Midnight]

I've always used clips & straps on road bikes and still do (shiny Zefal ones). They work for me, so I've never felt the need to go clipless.

 

[E11a]

Toe clips and straps for me too, although I'm thinking about going clipless.

 

[Tigerbiten]

I've had to go clipless for safety reasons.
But then again I ride a tadpole recumbent trike.
If my foot slipped off a pedal and went back under the cross-frame at speed, it would probably be an ambulance job.
For that reason I don't unclip untill after I stop.

My sequence for starting off is .......
Sit down.
Clip feet in.
Clip left arm in.
Release brakes and go.

Luck ..........

 

[postman]

Toeclips and straps for me also .

 

[Randochap]

I still have clips and straps on my old Nishiki, so I keep tuned in to the particular "flip & clip" movement to position my feet in the clips. I did a blog post a few weeks back w/ pictures of my shoes, cleats, pedals, etc. from the last 30 years. The old leather shoes are still beautiful to look at.

 

[snailracer]

Toe cups for me - like toe clips but without the straps, which I can't see the point of if they're not done up tight.

I use Zefal MT45 toe cups, £7 a pair:

 

[tyred]

Toe clips and straps on my fixed geared. I had them on my Peugeot but removed them again and just use the flat pedals. Flat pedals on everything else. I'm not after out and out performance and I like the freedom to use whatever shoe I feel like. Besides, I like hill walking and often combine a bike ride with a walk and I can cycle in my hiking boots using my pedals.