Toe Clips

[reub2000]

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.

 

[gclark8]

Try strapless toe clips, they are great with street and running shoes.

 

[reub2000]

What they need to make are lighter toe clips, so they don't have the tendency to face down.

 

[Cycler6n]

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.

 

[kdelong]

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.

 

[Andatura Veloce]

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.

I used to use toe clips...

But, I've got good news... I saved a bunch of money on my car insurance and switched to clipless.

 

[reub2000]

I used to use toe clips...

But, I've got good news... I saved a bunch of money on my car insurance and switched to clipless.

I saved a bunch of money on car insurance by not driving. Biking and the CTA are my main modes of transportation right now.

Does anyone here use clipless pedals in a urban enviornment where you have to stop at red lights?

 

[KittyHawk1]

You can reduce the tension it takes to "unclip" yourself. Clipless is the only way to go. practice makes perfect.

 

[Elyes]

I don't use toe clips too