Do toe straps help?
04-01-11, 02:00 PM
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Do toe straps help?
I'm thinking about getting toe straps for my bike. I've never used toe straps before. How do toe straps help? What's the difference between the single and double strap?
What do you guys think about strapless toe straps? Are they any good?
Any recommendations for toe straps that aren't too pricey?
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What do you guys think about strapless toe straps? Are they any good?
Any recommendations for toe straps that aren't too pricey?
Thanks
04-01-11, 02:22 PM
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Plug for Scrod: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...ps-straps-only
Cheap (none of this expensive HoldFast crap) and well-liked by forum members!
Cheap (none of this expensive HoldFast crap) and well-liked by forum members!
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Get these https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo they work well
It keeps your foot on the pedal which is very nice for fg also it allows for more efficient pedaling as you can apply power both upward and downward
yay plug scrod time
It keeps your foot on the pedal which is very nice for fg also it allows for more efficient pedaling as you can apply power both upward and downward
yay plug scrod time
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I've tried clipped and clipless and prefer plain old platform pedals. The former should help keep your feet on your pedals as mentioned previously, however I just haven't had that problem ( feet slipping off )
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Mine didn't cost much.
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I'm thinking about getting toe straps for my bike. I've never used toe straps before. How do toe straps help? What's the difference between the single and double strap?
What do you guys think about strapless toe straps? Are they any good?
Any recommendations for toe straps that aren't too pricey?
Thanks
What do you guys think about strapless toe straps? Are they any good?
Any recommendations for toe straps that aren't too pricey?
Thanks
A) I assume that you are asking about straps to address a particular concern. What is that concern?
B) How do you use your bike? (commuting short distances, commuting long distances, short coffee shop type rides, long distances, etc...)
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Your feet stay on your pedals, better energy transfer, IMO your ride much safer with them (after 20 minutes of getting used to them). I feel completely naked trying to ride without clips/straps. Not a big clipless fan due to the fact that I ride in 3 different types of footwear depending on the conditions and do a lot of walking when not on the bike.
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You should try and ride a couple types of different retention systems before you buy any. Go to your local shop and let them know what you want and see if they can let you maybe ride a couple demo bikes or something. I like clipless MTB style pedals but if I was going to change them out it would be for my Holdfasts or I would order the Straps that Scrod sells, they actually look like they work better than Holdfast.
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I'm thinking about getting toe straps for my bike. I've never used toe straps before. How do toe straps help? What's the difference between the single and double strap?What do you guys think about strapless toe straps? Are they any good? Any recommendations for toe straps that aren't too pricey?
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On freewheel bikes I found clips and straps are good for almost a 2mph increase in average speed. For riding around town I'm way more stoked to ride on some good platforms sans clips and straps though. Oh I forgot to add that Clips and straps allow you to do cheater bunnyhops with ease.
On fixed bikes toe straps or pedal straps offer a few more advantages.
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04-01-11, 03:39 PM
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Platform Pedals < Pedals with Toe Straps < slotted cleats + straps < Clipless MTB Pedals < Clipless Road Pedals < Clipless Road Pedals + Straps
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The New Zealand rider (with NZ on the helmet) is using the nylon straps that you guys would be familiar with.
larger: https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5052/...f0c6ff01_o.jpg
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Before this thread becomes 4 pages of "Well, I ride _________ and it's awesome..." Remember, it's not about anyone but rbpanaligan.
A) I assume that you are asking about straps to address a particular concern. What is that concern?
B) How do you use your bike? (commuting short distances, commuting long distances, short coffee shop type rides, long distances, etc...)
A) I assume that you are asking about straps to address a particular concern. What is that concern?
B) How do you use your bike? (commuting short distances, commuting long distances, short coffee shop type rides, long distances, etc...)
B) I use my bike for mainly for short commutes but recently rode from san jose to san francisco
