My ride
Here’s what’s been carrying me for untold miles the last few years — my mid-late 90s Specialized HardRock. Note old-school platform pedals.
I mention the pedals due to the recent discussions about the various pedal types amongst bicycling bloggers, debating the pros and cons of each. Some examples:
- Cycle-Licious: “Primary benefit of clipless pedals”
- Kent’s Bike Blog: “Cycling With Platform Pedals and Ordinary Shoes”
- Up in Alaska: “Clipless-less”
Why did I choose platforms?
Well, they came on the bike. ;)
More seriously, I’ve never used any kind of attaching-my-feet devices. They give me the willies — not being able to automatically put my feet down on the ground at a light (or on a trail) would be Bad, with a capital Buh.
Will I ever try the foot bindings? Maybe someday. If I can find a nice soft surface to fall over onto.
Until then, I’ll give up the inarguable efficiency in exchange for the confidence in not flopping helplessly onto concrete over and over.
Fritz said,
January 23, 2007 @ 9:26 am
It’s easy. No flopping on the pavement required. Well, not much, anyway :-)
I’m not sure efficiency is inarguable, but feet on pedals = better control.
Thanks for the link love.
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