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I am 32 and love to ride. However, I have never tried using clipless pedals. I would like to try them. What are the pros and cons?
Pal
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Pros
- You can pedal the full arc of the pedal stroke
- Makes up hill easier (see first pro)
- I find it easier to "jump" the bike over obstacles
Cons:
- When you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
- When going uphill if it gets too steep you can tip over. (see first con)
- When you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
- Did I mention that when you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
Clipless. I just twist the throttle and off I go!
I'm not a hardcore mtn. biker, but I do have clipless. You can turn down the spring tension a little to help come out a little quicker. Some practice and you come in and out when you want. Don't be scared away. But it's funny as all he11 when a mtn biker hits the ground because they couldn't get their foot out of the pedal.
Pros
- You can pedal the full arc of the pedal stroke
- Makes up hill easier (see first pro)
- I find it easier to "jump" the bike over obstacles
Cons:
- When you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
- When going uphill if it gets too steep you can tip over. (see first con)
- When you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
- Did I mention that when you forget your clipped in you WILL fall over.
I am 32 and love to ride. However, I have never tried using clipless pedals. I would like to try them. What are the pros and cons?
Pal
looks like he rents sleds and its time for a new fleet
Thanks for the input guys. Lately I have been riding my bike (early 2000's Hardrock) to work on a paved trail. However, I love going offroad any chance I get. MM, I may just have to try the clipless pedals. Mntpull, I like your advice of trying in the grass. My parents have just the place to give it a try.