General: spd, clips and straps or platform?

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- CommentAuthortraffic bastard
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
what You prefer riding beetwen cars in a big city? my choice for now is clip and straps because i ride in in " normal" skate shoes
- CommentAuthorgreg
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
Going clipless is the easiest and cheapest way to improve the quality of your ride
- CommentAuthorebrep1
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
Platforms with Clips and straps....I've been running clips and straps on my GR-9's and it's been just fine
- CommentAuthorgarrett
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
Clips and straps for me. I like being able to wear my normal shoes when I ride. Platforms are not a good idea on fixed.
- CommentAuthorebrep1
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
I agree most platforms are jankie, wellgo, etc. However, the GR-9 from MKS actually surprised the hell outta me. I was pretty reluctant to try them at first, but a reliable person at Orange 20 in L.A. convienced me, and I'm glad he did.
- CommentAuthorevolutionrevolution
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
Platform pedals work great on single speed rides. There are many awesome bmx brands that kick ass. Animal Hamilton are the ones on my ride and they are great. It depends on what you are looking for and if you are riding single speed or fixed gear.
- CommentAuthort0dk0n
- CommentTimeOct 26th 2008
I ride with straps and cages as well... As with most, I agree about the convenience and comfort of just wearing my regular shoes.. Thinking about updating to double straps though, I've heard its a world more comfortable to throw skids with them...
- CommentAuthorJoshua A.C. Newman
- CommentTimeOct 27th 2008
I use track pedals with clips and straps, but I also wear these:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23879&subcategory_ID=2120

The stiff sole makes the ride much, much better. I'd switch to clipless, but I think my knees won't let me.
- CommentAuthoraliderkrasse
- CommentTimeOct 27th 2008 edited
these work great with clips and cages (clips are optional to be installed) super stiff soles and slick... slide right in if you know what I mean
http://www.teamcyclist.com/store/Nalini-Shoes-Fit-Mens-Estia_P21265C1719.cfm
http://www.teamcyclist.com/store/Nalini-Shoes-Fit-Mens-Logho-White_P9777C1719.cfm
- CommentAuthorAlia
- CommentTimeOct 28th 2008 edited
Clipless. Will never go back.
- CommentAuthorfixedgeardad
- CommentTimeOct 28th 2008
speedplay on my fixie. pedal through sweeping corners with confidence. no look engagement and no knee issues.
- CommentAuthorAaron C
- CommentTimeOct 28th 2008
clipless all the way. eggbeaters and mountain bike shoes they are great in the winter and shitty weather.
- CommentAuthorcupidstunt
- CommentTimeOct 29th 2008
used to wear clipless. but my mtb spd's failed on me twice and i couldn't slow a fixed wheel fast enough with one foot to avoid breaking 2 collarbones. im guessing my panic skid involves me kicking my heel out involuntarily.

i now ride with soma oppy-x double gates with double leather straps. thinking about BMX pedals with powergrips next

tricks are fun :)
- CommentAuthorjaybird74
- CommentTimeJan 13th 2009
Once I went clipless years ago, I never went back. It's obviously best to ride with mountain bikes shoes if you need to walk with them on.
I rode SPDs for mountain bike applications. Once I started riding fixed, I tried them. Too many unintentional release incidents for my liking, not enough tension. So... I switched a year ago to Time Atac XS pedals. The absolute best in my opinion. I have yet to "pop" out accidentally, which happened while skidding with sideways force on SPDs. I recommend them to everyone that asks, top notch.
- CommentAuthorterrible_one49
- CommentTimeJan 13th 2009
I'm riding the Soma Double gate cages, with Toshi double straps...and doubt I will ride anything else. The pedals are the MKS RX-1, which are abit narrow in width, but still work great.
- CommentAuthorRideEveryday
- CommentTimeJan 13th 2009
Odyssey Trailmix platforms. I ride them on my BMX and also on my fixie. I don't like the feeling of being clipped/strapped to my bike. I know, I know, I'll get used to it/It's not like it's unsafe/etc. I just like platforms.
- CommentAuthorthe rabbi
- CommentTimeJan 14th 2009
do you have a brake at least?

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