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  1. #1
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    Question toe clips or grippy pedals on commuter?

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    Just wanted your opinion on this. I have a short commute and do errands in the city and don't want to bother with clipless pedals and shoes for this type of riding.

    Does anyone use toe clips/ straps or grippy pedals of some type for city commuting? I'm not sure if it's worth making a change.

    Thanks.

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    I've been using the power grips and like them a lot:

    http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ls.php?id=7045

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    Check out some wellgo BMX Pedals
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
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  4. #4
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    I use loose toe clips for my commute (4-10 miles each way). I can't be bothered to carry extra shoes (I have nice shoes at work, but I don't like to walk in them at lunch or whatever).

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    Quote Originally Posted by zencentury View Post
    Check out some wellgo BMX Pedals

    So, a BMX pedal has little pegs or similar on it? Have you ever used them Zen? Thanks.

  6. #6
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    I'm a huge PowerGrip strap fan myself. I use them on both my bikes.
    You are not so much 'trapped' on your pedal, but you also can't accidentally slip off the pedal. Love them.
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  7. #7
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    I use strapless toe clips on my commuter. They're much easier to get into and out of than regular toe clips or clipless pedals.

    Edit: Sorry if the link doesn't work. I'm using a computer at my sister's, and things aren't the same as on my computer. Just google "mini toe clips" to see them.
    Last edited by divingbiker; 06-24-2008 at 04:00 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by divingbiker View Post
    Edit: Sorry if the link doesn't work. I'm using a computer at my sister's, and things aren't the same as on my computer. Just google "mini toe clips" to see them.
    Yes, I did find them on amazon. Thanks very much. I'll look into this option too.

  9. #9
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    I used to have the power grips they are pretty good. the best thing about them is that you cannot break them by stepping on them.

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    I have a toe strap. Just one. The left one broke. But after I broke I realized it didn't matter. I only need the right one, so I can get back up into the power pedal position quickly at every stop sign. Otherwise I probably would not stop at every sign!

    On long rides I guess it would be nice to have clipless or two toe straps or something. But for commuting, the one is great, and I can wear whatever shoes I'm wearing for work, I don't have to bring extras.

  11. #11
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    I use no. 45
    http://www.zefal.com/AAA/page.php?no...Pied&langue=an

    I hate the sensation of shoes slipping off pedals for the bikes I've rented and haven't been temporarily outfitted with toe clips.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lovelylibrarian View Post
    So, a BMX pedal has little pegs or similar on it? Have you ever used them Zen? Thanks.
    I've never used them but I considered them

    The pegs just act like grippy teeth.

    I like the looks of those No.45's
    2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
    2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
    2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager

 

 

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