Yesterday I rode with toeclips and cleats for the first time in over 20 years. As a result I have the following observations:
- the drive to the pedal is very secure and direct
- the only 'float' was via my aching knees
- it takes a good deal of confidence to yank up the straps good and tight
- I wouldn't have wanted to try to get my shoes back in the clips after a hill start
- wooden soled cycling shoes are not very forgiving
- I can quite understand how clipless pedals gained supremacy relatively quickly
Apart from the above, all was good.
- the drive to the pedal is very secure and direct
- the only 'float' was via my aching knees
- it takes a good deal of confidence to yank up the straps good and tight
- I wouldn't have wanted to try to get my shoes back in the clips after a hill start
- wooden soled cycling shoes are not very forgiving
- I can quite understand how clipless pedals gained supremacy relatively quickly
Apart from the above, all was good.