London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

worrywort · 17th November 2009

stupid question 107462.
why do single speed riders use toe clips rather than clipless (clip in) pedals?

skelator · 17th November 2009

they dont, but foot retention on fixed gear bikes are essential. next question..........

tomd · 17th November 2009

You can't get converse with cleats.

ChainBreaker · 17th November 2009

Very hard to do quicksilver dismount in clipless

biles · 17th November 2009

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Originally Posted by worrywort

stupid question 107462.
why do single speed riders use toe clips rather than clipless (clip in) pedals?

it's just one of those eternal questions that we'll never know the answer to. But damn I want an answer.

citygent · 17th November 2009

I used to be a hot shot stock market kid and then lost all my money so I couldn't afford SPD's.

chuk · 17th November 2009

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Originally Posted by skelator

they dont, but foot retention on fixed gear bikes are essential. next question..........

ive seen quite a few riders lately without any.. damn stupid

Zane Chaos · 17th November 2009

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Originally Posted by tomd

You can't get converse with cleats.

hanged_up · 17th November 2009

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Originally Posted by worrywort

why do single speed riders use toe clips rather than clipless (clip in) pedals?

Why not? They're loads cheaper and a lot of people find them more convenient than clipless.

I don't think I really understand the question. What are your thoughts on geared riders using clips? How is it different?

Nicsman · 17th November 2009

At first I thought toe clips and straps were a useless idea and found SPDs much more useful. But I've now found it really inconvenient to have to use the flat side of my dual-purpose pedals with no retention if I'm going somewhere where I need to wear normal shoes, i.e. a lecture...

Tea_Bee · 17th November 2009

Cos they crash all the time and want to be able to hop out of their pedals toot sweet, when it all goes a bit pear shaped. FACT!

The Seldom Killer · 17th November 2009

FACT as in False And Complete Twaddle

andy.w · 17th November 2009

£1.00.

Thanks.

The Seldom Killer · 17th November 2009

If I were to take a guess, I would suspect that in general SPDs on fixed are more common for those that have come to gearless from other serious forms of cycling (racing, MTBs, long distance riding etc).

SPDs can also feel a bit wierd when braking.

Bubblewrap · 17th November 2009

jersey · 17th November 2009

i know someone that ride clip/straps on the fix, flats on the single speed and clipless on the road bike. he's amazing and should serve as a beacon of wonder for the rest of humanity.

CrazyJames · 17th November 2009

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Originally Posted by jersey

i know someone that ride clip/straps on the fix, flats on the single speed and clipless on the road bike. he's amazing and should serve as a beacon of wonder for the rest of humanity.

I'm sorry I just don't believe that is possible.

Pics or it didn't happen.

17th November 2009	#1
worrywort	Toe clips stupid question 107462. why do single speed riders use toe clips rather than clipless (clip in) pedals?
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Bubblewrap	dibs
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17th November 2009	#2
skelator	they dont, but foot retention on fixed gear bikes are essential. next question..........
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17th November 2009	#3
tomd	You can't get converse with cleats.
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17th November 2009	#4
ChainBreaker	Very hard to do quicksilver dismount in clipless
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17th November 2009	#6
citygent	I used to be a hot shot stock market kid and then lost all my money so I couldn't afford SPD's.
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17th November 2009	#10
Nicsman	At first I thought toe clips and straps were a useless idea and found SPDs much more useful. But I've now found it really inconvenient to have to use the flat side of my dual-purpose pedals with no retention if I'm going somewhere where I need to wear normal shoes, i.e. a lecture...
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17th November 2009	#11
Tea_Bee	Cos they crash all the time and want to be able to hop out of their pedals toot sweet, when it all goes a bit pear shaped. FACT!
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17th November 2009	#12
The Seldom Killer	FACT as in False And Complete Twaddle
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17th November 2009	#16
jersey	i know someone that ride clip/straps on the fix, flats on the single speed and clipless on the road bike. he's amazing and should serve as a beacon of wonder for the rest of humanity.
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