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The things you push your feet against to make the bike go. Pedaling technique, and other stuff related to pedals. Clips and clipless pedals.
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Uncomfortable SPD pedals
Using (or switching back to) flat pedals may also be an option. Then you have the freedom to move your foot about while you are cycling, and this may alleviate the comfort problems you are having. … I take it that you are a commuter or recreational rider who have been convinced to try clipless pedals, but if you do not feel that you gain any advantage from them for your type of riding, you should …
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How to install bicycle pedals without a notch on the spindle?
I bought a pair of bicycle pedals that to my surprise had no notches on the pedal spindle to use when tightening them. … The offending pedals can be seen below. The spindle is, as you can see, completely smooth. …
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Good pedal and shoe combination for summer touring
Grant Petersen has an interesting article about clipless pedals and their perceived benefits for recreational riding. I would recommend reading it and then making up your mind. …
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How to properly position foot on flat pedals?
This is much different than the foot position where most clipless pedals want to put you, which is with the ball of the foot directly over the axle. … When pedaling you are driving the pedals away from you, much like when
you squat or deadlift, and that type of leg drive is much better
delivered from a more mid-foot position. …
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What type of shoes should I get with regular pedals
There is no problem riding with ordinary shoes and platform pedals. … Using clipless shoes for flat pedals would be the worst solution since road clipless shoes usually have hard and stiff soles that does not get a good grip on the pins on flat pedals. …
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Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?
Have there been done any scientific studies that proves that clipless pedals actually improve pedaling efficiency etc. over flat pedals? … Clipless pedal enthusiasts are quick to say that you must use clipless pedals to improve efficiency when cycling, but I have never seen this being backed up by any scientific sources actually proving this …
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Skate shoes vs mtb shoes?
The goal of these special rubber compounds is to better stick to the pins of the pedals and are therefore usually softer so as to get a good grip on them. …
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What are some good flat pedal shoes for XC racing?
Five Ten Freerider VXi Elements - 398 gram
Five Ten Freerider - 399 gram
Giro Jacket - 416 gram
Shimano AM41 - 420 gram
Teva Links - 440 gram
661 Filter - 680 Gram
So basically, all the available ( …
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Do the benefits of clipless pedals out weigh any danger they may pose the rider?
It is definitely worth reading for some good arguments for using flat pedals. … to see for flat pedals. …
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