Switching from clipless to platforms
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Switching from clipless to platforms
I've been riding my 2012 caad10 with speedplay clipless pedals since I bought her. I have been mostly commuting in northern NJ and am going to switch from clipless to platform pedals. I've already ordered some basic pedals (MKS Sylvan touring to be in fact).
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
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I've been riding my 2012 caad10 with speedplay clipless pedals since I bought her. I have been mostly commuting in northern NJ and am going to switch from clipless to platform pedals. I've already ordered some basic pedals (MKS Sylvan touring to be in fact).
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
i went clipless to platform to clipless.
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I rode exclusively SPD for a couple months then went back to platforms and almost crashed a couple of times(Foot kept pulling out when at 6/12 o'clock) but that's on a fixed gear, road riding shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
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If you never have to climb, platform all the way for a commute.. its just so much safer and convenient when you have to detatch your foot from the pedal. I prefer clipping in while commuting just because of all the hills around me though, they're endless here and like mentioned already, night and day between clipless and platform while climbing.
Ive got some pretty nice platforms if you want to trade? I went clipless and don't plan on going platform again unless I get another bike (if even) and I've wanted to try out speedplays on a budget for a long time.
Very grippy and stylish on a road bike, about as good as platform gets as far I'm concerned.
Ive got some pretty nice platforms if you want to trade? I went clipless and don't plan on going platform again unless I get another bike (if even) and I've wanted to try out speedplays on a budget for a long time.
Very grippy and stylish on a road bike, about as good as platform gets as far I'm concerned.
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I've been pretty much training exclusively on my platforms. I have hotspot issues with pretty much any shoe that's not a specialized bg wide, with just the right amount of arch support and wedges. While I have a pair of SPD SL's, I find platforms to be very convenient. Just make sure you have a toe clip or something to hold your foot in the same position.
Also, I've been looking at some stainless steel insoles to put into my tennis shoes that'll improve the stiffness. I'll probably have to rig something up with that insole to have some sort of arch support though..
Also, I've been looking at some stainless steel insoles to put into my tennis shoes that'll improve the stiffness. I'll probably have to rig something up with that insole to have some sort of arch support though..
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I've been riding my 2012 caad10 with speedplay clipless pedals since I bought her. I have been mostly commuting in northern NJ and am going to switch from clipless to platform pedals. I've already ordered some basic pedals (MKS Sylvan touring to be in fact).
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
Why hey not just get the speedplay platform adaptor. That way you can ride clipless in times that you want.
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I go back and forth between my commuter bike with platforms and my road race bike with clipless. I love the platforms and haven't had any issues whatsoever. Two summers ago I rode Independence Pass with the platforms and thought they were fantastic. I really don't feel like clipless offers me any advantages at all.
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For commuting, IMO platforms are better. Basically, no need to change shoes when you get to work.
The Ergon PC2's look ridiculous, but work well. Very big, grippy platform.
The Ergon PC2's look ridiculous, but work well. Very big, grippy platform.
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I'm also commuting in northern NJ to NYC and also using Speedplay(X/2) on my roadbike.
Lately I've been commuting on my folder though since it has fenders for the winter slop.
I can't stand the platform pedals on my Brompton and will be switching to Crankbothers
Eggbeaters 3 clipless pedals soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-rQN...6zPoymgKaIoDLA
Lately I've been commuting on my folder though since it has fenders for the winter slop.
I can't stand the platform pedals on my Brompton and will be switching to Crankbothers
Eggbeaters 3 clipless pedals soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-rQN...6zPoymgKaIoDLA
I've been riding my 2012 caad10 with speedplay clipless pedals since I bought her. I have been mostly commuting in northern NJ and am going to switch from clipless to platform pedals. I've already ordered some basic pedals (MKS Sylvan touring to be in fact).
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
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I have a 45 mile round trip work commute (re-commencing in Spring). I might go from Look Keo to SPD, but I'd think platform would be torture on my feet.
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I do see that you bought pedals, but if you still go out on rides that you'll want to clip in and don't want to swap pedals all the time the adapters may be an option as well. (this is assuming you are not keeping it outside where they can be stolen).
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Are you running Sylvans with clips n straps?
I switch from BMX platforms to SPDs to Suntour Cyclone with clips (old road pedals kinda like Sylvans but smaller and no teeth) all the time and don't notice too much difference.
Vans on the BMX platforms hold plenty well, good enough for climbing IMO.
The hardest part is remembering that I have to do REAL bunnyhops when on the platforms
I switch from BMX platforms to SPDs to Suntour Cyclone with clips (old road pedals kinda like Sylvans but smaller and no teeth) all the time and don't notice too much difference.
Vans on the BMX platforms hold plenty well, good enough for climbing IMO.
The hardest part is remembering that I have to do REAL bunnyhops when on the platforms
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I know we want to go stiff as possible, but I also have some hiking shoes if that's the case.
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Went 100% back to platforms, then returned to clipless on two fast bikes, one Tri. My commuters are platforms, powergrips on one and fixie straps on the other. Tennis shoes are great, at less the ones without the built up sole and heel. Mine have a pretty stiff sole. But I switch shoes I'm riding to work, which was part of the reason to ditch clipless.
Though I anticipated muscle memory problems riding bikes with straps, then going clipless, then back again - never happened.
Though I anticipated muscle memory problems riding bikes with straps, then going clipless, then back again - never happened.
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Clipless makes sense on roads outside of the city where you can really hammer, or in the big parks like Central and Prospect. Clipless does NOT make sense when riding on the city streets. How hard can you hammer before hitting a traffic signal and losing all the advantage you may have gained? And then there's the annoyance of unclipping and reclipping at every traffic signal. Clipless just takes all the fun out of riding in the city.
Ridiculous! When I ride in the city I ride my platforms and enjoy the hell out of the experience.
Ridiculous! When I ride in the city I ride my platforms and enjoy the hell out of the experience.
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I've been riding my 2012 caad10 with speedplay clipless pedals since I bought her. I have been mostly commuting in northern NJ and am going to switch from clipless to platform pedals. I've already ordered some basic pedals (MKS Sylvan touring to be in fact).
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?
I want to know to those of you who tried or rode for a while in clipless then switched to platforms, what major differences did you notice, if any? I'm in NYC often and I would have to say that more than 50% of cyclists use platforms. I've enjoyed the speedplays but don't think it's necessary for commuting purposes...your thoughts?