• FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.worldM
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        2 months ago

        Clipping into pedals is pretty common actually (which is actually called clipless despite having clips), at least with road bikes and racing. The idea is clipping your shoe to the pedal makes your pedaling more efficient.

        Personally, I prefer flats in case I need to hop off quickly, like if I’m about to get hit by some dipshit in an SUV.

        • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
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          2 months ago

          That’s why I asked, I’ve never seen anyone do it before. Pretty much for exactly that reason.

          • nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de
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            2 months ago

            I rode clipless pedals for mountain bike racing (cross country). It is so much more efficient and they have shoes with thicker soles and deep treads which makes them more comfortable to walk in.

            They also make jumping over small obstacles and rocks easier and safer.

            • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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              2 months ago

              Yep. I just use the clips with the smallest degree of pop out…works great and I never noticed being “delayed” to get my foot out and onto the ground if I need it. Even in some VERY time sensitive situations

    • sqw@lemmy.sdf.org
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      2 months ago

      hard to imagine it’s truly the same. would be interested to see the process