The best MTBers in our club use clips. I don't and never will. Spikes and stiff soled shoes for me.
The best MTBers in our club use clips. I don't and never will. Spikes and stiff soled shoes for me.
2012 Jamis Quest Brooks B17 Blue
2012 Jamis Dakar XC Comp SI Ldy Gel
2013 Electra Verse
with the crew I run with, maybe 1/10 is clipped in now ----
I just gave a private clinic to two "old school" xc riders, been riding since pre 2000. They asked me about the differences, and we had a long discussion. Since 1 of the the two has has a severe loss of confidence due to a serious injury, my recommendation to her is to ditch the clips. He could see the benefits immediately for balance, and movement. Some time I think people aren't interested in trying something new/different and want to stay with what they know. I won't go on and on about it for mountain biking, since I"m pretty sure OP was asking for road/casual/commuting purposes.
Last edited by Irulan; 07-04-2014 at 01:48 PM.
2015 Liv Intrigue 2
Pro Mongoose Titanium Singlespeed
2012 Trek Madone 4.6 Compact SRAM
I think the only ones who would mind you bringing up MTB would be road snobs, and we do not seem to have them on this sight, so I think you are in the clear, Irulan. I am considering Speedpay LA's, but with my last clipless endeavor I am still on the fence.