Platform Pedals Platform pedals vs clipless pedals?
I have a Trek 2100 road bike. Is it OK to have the LBS install those regular platform pedals instead of the clipless pedals? I'm used to my platform pedals on my mountain bike. I've also heard stories of people falling to their sides with their road bikes because they did not unclip fast enough. Do any of you have platform pedals on your road bikes? If so, what's your opinion on this issue?
Yes, it's ok. Ride what you like!
Clipless pedals are awesome, and once you get used to them (EVERYONE falls over a couple times before they learn to quit doing that), it'll become second-nature to start and stop with them. Their benefits far, far outweigh any drawbacks unless you're into freestyle jumping and stunts. If you do anything more than casual riding, you'll really come to appreciate the added power and control that clipless pedals can give you. They also make it easier on your muscles because you can apply pressure to different muscle groups to "take a break" once in awhile, especially on longer climbs.
You'd think that being clipped in on a mountain bike would be more dangerous, but I've actually found it to be much safer and it helps you to get through tough sections of trail more reliably. As long as you're riding with some passion, being clipped in on the trails will help you apply power and control, and keep your feet on the pedals during sketchy drop-ins and downhills.
The only disadvantage to clipless pedals is that they have a pretty narrow platform, so they work best with a cycling shoe. Crank brothers has come out with a few models that make this a lot nicer, and I just recently started running their Quattro pedal on my road bike so that I'm never without the right shoe for a ride (I use eggbeaters and mallets on my mountain and urban bikes). If you want to ride with a casual shoe, there are several pedals on the market that are dual-sided, with a cage on one side and a clip on the other.
I say go clipless, but ride whatever makes you happy and safe.
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Frame: Chromoly w/wishbone chainstay
Fork: Chromoly
Rims/Wheels: Alienation, 36-spoke
Hubs: Aluminum
Tires: Odyssey Dirt Path front, Path rear
Crankset: Haro 3-piece chromoly, 175mm
Chainwheel: 25T
Freewheel: 9T
Handlebars: Chromoly, 8-inch-rise
Tape/Grips: Haro Stitch
Pedals: Platform
Saddle: Haro Slim
Seat Post: Micro-adjust
Accessories & Extras: WinZip rotor, 1 pair of steel pegs
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karen, your observation is a good one. I wasn't able to talk to the owner, but I'm sure the story is interesting.
bobskoot, the docs say I'm mended. I now have no problem at all getting the GTS on the center stand; the foot was never an issue with riding it. It probably wouldn't have been an issue with the PX, because lots of people work the brake pedals on old-skool scooters with their heel…
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karen, your observation is a good one. I wasn't able to talk to the owner, but I'm sure the story is interesting.
bobskoot, the docs say I'm mended. I now have no problem at all getting the GTS on the center stand; the foot was never an issue with riding it. It probably wouldn't have been an issue with the PX, because lots of people work the brake pedals on old-skool scooters with their heel…