I rode on flats today

stumpyjon
stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
edited April 2010 in MTB general
And I did not like it one bit. Got some skills courses coming up and we've got to use flat pedals so I'm trying to get some practice in. Proved I was using the SPDs improperly though, tried to lift the front wheel at one point and jumped off the pedals :oops:
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result

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  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    pff i'd be exactly the same, no good without spd's now, been on them for years i think at least since 2004/5 at least
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    :lol:

    FS and SPD's... 2 things i'm still trying to get my head around hehe.
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  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    :lol:

    FS and SPD's... 2 things i'm still trying to get my head around hehe.
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  • nick1986
    nick1986 Posts: 50
    i changed to flats about a month ago, miles more confidence on decents.
    be carefull of them biting your shins tho :shock:
  • JamesBrckmn
    JamesBrckmn Posts: 1,360
    flats and ht's are the best. spd's and fs are for for wimps
  • Tel39
    Tel39 Posts: 243
    Just sitting back waiting for the spuds v flats "discussion" to start

    Ok I'll start..... SPD pedals................. why????? :)
    Vis Unita Fortior
  • tptvmbircn
    tptvmbircn Posts: 782
    Tel39 wrote:
    Just sitting back waiting for the spuds v flats "discussion" to start

    Ok I'll start..... SPD pedals................. why????? :)

    or we could start a flats and inflated debate instead? there's a new argument, so flat tyres make you look rock hard and provide excellent grip and noise... :roll:
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Most folks will dislike the sort of pedals they're not used to, because you have to relearn basic skills and that's a total downer when you've got used to being alright, all of a sudden you're a knobber again :lol:
    Uncompromising extremist
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
    Northwind wrote:
    all of a sudden you're a knobber again :lol:

    Yep, that was me yesterday :oops:

    Still loved the new berms at Lee Quarry though, should be even better with the secuirty of SPDs :wink:
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result

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