SPD or not SPD that is the question.....
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hey guys...if your anything like me and catch on realy quick(not being big headed)then i would go with SPD's...i only got mine yesterday and have fallen off alot...but i did a 14 mile ride today and noticed the difference emmideatlty they make it so easy...the falling off bit is just a learning curve...just think ahead!!!!!!!!!!! they realy do make the world of difference...
up, up, up, down, up, up, down, up, dowwwn...yep sounds good to me
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I did 60 miles before my first comedy fall which resulted in a fractured arm. They are definetly worth it if you work on your pedalling technique and master push-pull.0
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used toe clips for about 10 years, spds for 4 years & now V12s & 5-10s for the last 2. You kind of have to learn some skills properly on flats which helps with bike control. I stopped using spds coz I wasn't trying some stuff - however quick you can unclip from spuds, it's not quick enough every time.
When it comes down to it, I have more fun on the bike with flats, SPDs are more efficient, but the way I see it, if that's true then you're getting fitter keeping up on flats.
If you ride right, there's no reason for your feet to leave the pedals with flats.
Anyone fancy a skills course, we do them at Dalby & 7stanes:
http://www.chasingtrails.com/mountain-bike-skills-courses0
