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Permalink Reply by buffal0b1ll on November 19, 2008 at 3:45pm

Purists like steel toeclip pedals and tight straps, but I like being able to clip in and out. But I wouldn't ride fixed without SPD's. Once when I was practicing riding backwards I put some flat pedals on a fixie b/c I thought it'd be easier to get a foot down before falling over. But I didn't like it as much as SPD's.
I also find resistance pedaling easier with SPD's than flats or toeclips. And SPDs IMHO are way easier to get in and out of than toeclips.
Best thing about SPDs is you can usually find Shimano 505 or 515 SPD pedals on ebay for <$25. I find the 505 and 515s last just as well as the more expensive ones.
Cheers.

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Permalink Reply by Devin on November 23, 2008 at 4:03pm

What are SPD pedals? I use cages with straps and that works fine, (although I picked up a pair of vintage shimano race pedals that take special cages unfortunately.)

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Permalink Reply by buffal0b1ll on November 24, 2008 at 12:18pm

SPD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimano_Pedaling_Dynamics

Devin said:

What are SPD pedals? I use cages with straps and that works fine, (although I picked up a pair of vintage shimano race pedals that take special cages unfortunately.)

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Permalink Reply by Maverick on December 8, 2008 at 12:31pm

If you want to go purist, stick with toe-clips(steel, not plastic). Although you will be able to get more power to your drivetrain using SPD's

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Permalink Reply by Robotronik on December 10, 2008 at 12:15pm

None really except for price. Clipless (SPDs and things that require special shoes) are generally easier to get in and out of. I use clips (those steel and leather things you slide your sneakers into) because they're cheaper (okay maybe not if you have nice doubles) and more convenient, as I can just ride with whatever footwear I'm currently sporting.

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Permalink Reply by Daduke on December 11, 2008 at 4:04am

I would'nt trust clips for my part you can unclip wich you cannot with cages so I would say security is the main reason...but if you have a break no prob I guess

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