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- From: todd@cleo.abt.com (Todd Nix)
- Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.racing
- Subject: Re: pedals vs. clipless
- Message-ID: <C01HAI.IxB@cleo.abt.com>
- Date: 29 Dec 92 21:06:17 GMT
- References: <ayqiwB4w165w@cyberden.sf.ca.us> <C010nn.Hx@math.uwaterloo.ca>
- Organization: Alternative Broadcast Technology
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- In <C010nn.Hx@math.uwaterloo.ca> rajacobs@plg.uwaterloo.ca (Rory Jacobs) writes:
- >In article <ayqiwB4w165w@cyberden.sf.ca.us> kronos@cyberden.sf.ca.us writes:
- >>In the racing mags one often sees both pedals and clipless
- >>systems in use. I've been wondering whether to get a clipless
- >>system on my mtb, but they weight a good half pound more than
- >>a lightweight pedal set. So, I'm wondering if people find an
- >>advantage in comfort, ergonomics, pedal efficiency or just
- >>buy them because they're cool!
-
- I just got some SPD M-737s for Xmas and have taken one ride with them
- out on the Barton Creek Greenbelt (fire-roads, single track, creek crossings,
- mud...almost everything except hills). I wanted them because I have the hardest
- time getting into clips while riding single track, expecially on a hill.
- With these you can just click one foot in, start pedalling, then wiggle the
- other foot until it clicks in. I love them...I can get a much rounder, more
- powerful pedal stroke than with clips. Higher jumps, better climbing, better
- sprints. They did make me feel really cautious while riding through more
- technical situations, but the times I needed to dab I was able to yank my
- foot out and touch with no problems. I notice that I have the same
- imbalance with these as with my road Looks...my right foot comes right out
- no problem but I usually have to try harder or more than once to twist
- my left foot out...kinda odd. Entry is great...the main reason I wanted
- them, and I'm not disappointed. Mud didn't seem to bother them either.
- I'm using them with SIDI Dominators...the buckles on these are great.
- I love being able to reach down and just click my shoe looser or tighter
- while riding. Now, if I can just convince my wife to get me some Genuises
- for my road bike. ;}
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