Thinking of clipping in.
07-17-23, 05:28 PM
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The best pedals are the ones you like
Great discussion about pedals. Reflecting upon what I've read I realize there are road riders, racers, mountain bikers, gravel bikers, tourers, cruisers and other categories of riders who posted a reply. The pedal selected, more often than not, seems dependent upon what type of rider they are or want to be. Some clip in, others don't. Some have clipped in and now they don't and there are those that didn't clip in that now do clip in. There are no right or wrong answers - it is what suits you, what you are comfortable with.
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07-17-23, 08:31 PM
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I ride clipped in on my Cannondale road bike. But if I am doing a very large group charity ride with kids present, or riding gravel trails with friends who aren't regular cyclists, I use my old Raleigh Technium and will switch out for platform pedals, so I can walk if need be. Normally this bike is on the trainer, but is great for gravel trails, like near the wineries, where I know I will be walking around.
07-18-23, 08:02 AM
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When I was younger I would sprint hard and the rear wheel would hop off the ground. I also pull up when I bunny-hop something, like a pothole or a snake. I suppose people can bunny- hop with flat pedals but being clipped in makes it easier.
I don't know why some are so dogmatic about not being able to pull up. When I try to spin with power I try to concentrate on a smooth circle. This involves intentionally forcing a circle. Do I make any power when pulling up? I don't know but I wouldn't say it's not possible.
Besides, the question of power is moot. Foot retention is about more than power on the upstroke.
I don't know why some are so dogmatic about not being able to pull up. When I try to spin with power I try to concentrate on a smooth circle. This involves intentionally forcing a circle. Do I make any power when pulling up? I don't know but I wouldn't say it's not possible.
Besides, the question of power is moot. Foot retention is about more than power on the upstroke.
That said, I think the riders most concerned with bunny hops don’t clip in. BMX tricks, Jimmy Levan, Sam Pilgrim, etc.
07-18-23, 08:13 AM
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If you like being clipped in for bunny hops that’s good.
That said, I think the riders most concerned with bunny hops don’t clip in. BMX tricks, Jimmy Levan, Sam Pilgrim, etc.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bmO439w6yWA
That said, I think the riders most concerned with bunny hops don’t clip in. BMX tricks, Jimmy Levan, Sam Pilgrim, etc.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bmO439w6yWA
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