Originally Posted by
jockstick
Do you use clipless pedals for touring? Why or why not?
When touring I use toe-clips and shoes. I like the freedom to move my feet about or to very quickly get out of the pedal on an uphill dirt road with very loose surface and or large stones. I've had far too many times with clipless pedals where I stopped unexpectedly with a leg in the wrong position t o disengage my foot before falling over. Out in the boonies far from anyone and by myself is not the time I want scrapes/cuts that could so easily be avoided. Besides, with platform pedals and toe-clips I can use just about any shoe or lightweight hiking boot.
YMMV
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