Originally Posted by
Kimmo
Speaking of clipless etc, apparently there's bugger-all advantage to them over platform pedals.
Sounds incredible... Anyone know anything about the claim?
multiple studies have shown that in steady-state riding, there is no benefit in efficiency to riding, say, 40km in clipless over platform pedals.
and that’s fine if all you’re doing is riding 40km at a steady speed all the way, but as anyone who has ridden with foot restraint for a long time (be it toe clips, foot straps, clipless pedals) knows that you do get into situations where the option of lifting on the backstroke is, if not actually a lifesaver, is at least very nice to have.