clipless pedal falls poll

[jobob]

I've fallen only once on account of my clipless pedals (altho I suspect in that particular instance I would have fallen even if I wasn't clipped in - an extreme brain fart moment if ever there was one ) but you didn't have that option so I didn't respond to the poll. Don't want to skew your data.

The only other time I fell on account of my pedals was when I was using *ahem* Power Grips.

[Grog]

Today I installed campus pedals (mountain SPDs on one side, flat on the other) on my commuter bike. That way I can wear my rigid cycling shoes and my booties (it's getting cold).

Mandatory nod to the thread topic: I don't think I was ever at risk of falling, especially after I loosened up the pedals.

But I don't know how much efficiency I really gained. It sure is nicer to pedal while clipped in (for me), mostly because there is no risk of slipping on a wet pedal or when undergoing a drastic gear change. I also felt that my pedal stroke was better or at least more elegant. It might have been the same with power grip-style pedals, but I've never been comfortable with those devices, which scare me more than clipless pedals.

On my road bike, which transforms power into movement a lot more efficiently, I think that clipless pedals make a huge difference. On my commuter? I'm much less sure.

End of slice of bike commuting life.

[SouthernBelle]

Grog, Like you I have clipless on the commuter and the road bike. I'm so used to clipless now that I don't feel as comfortable with a platform. I feel like my feet are goint to come off whether they are about to or not.

[fatbottomedgurl]

I wonder if roadies are more likely to forget to unclip (unless in a lot of stop and go traffic)? When I mtb I will often unclip my right foot in areas that that are more technical or sketchy. I went on one long right where I was in and out of the clips all day. It was pretty hysterical when I was driving home to find myself twisting off the brake pedal in my car.

[slowlane]

I fell so much - I wrote an essay about it - Masters-cycling.com - summer 2008 edition.