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Originally Posted by Steve B.


All kinds of differences with a motorcross. Weight of machine, speed, suspension travel, etc.... and you’re not pedaling a motocross to keep your momentum.

I’ve had my feet come off a pedal. Ain’t pretty. As well, easier to bunny hop with clipless, though since I got older and more gravity challenged, not bunny hopping much, yuk, yuk.

Not starting a pinned vs. clipless war here. I’m certainly curious, just hard to conceive of the advantage, but I’ve 28 seasons on a mt. bike, pretty much all those on SPD, so a bit of old dog, new tricks.


Ride whatcha ride.

I have 20 years on flats. I have tried spds on my road bike and even switched to flats. I maneuver my feet too much I guess.
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