Clipless Pedals vs. Toe Clips vs. Straps | Which Fixed Gear Pedals are Best for YOU?

[@ZachGallardo]

QOTD: What pedals do you use for fixed riding, and what do you like about it?

[@goodall18]

crank bros candy 7's with the 0 float cleats. easy to clip in, easy to clip out when i need to. mountain bike shoes are great for city riding if you need to get off your bike.

[@asapqi7453]

Shimano ultegra 6800 pedals with blue 2 degree cleats.Stiff,but more comfy than red cleats,i like them a lot

[@CM-hb9ob]

I used cages , and once in a while road clipless

[@devonteadams7390]

I ride all three. My mtb bike has crankbros flats and holdfast straps.The track bike has a set of specialized touring pedals toshis and mks njs stamped small cages (small for foot placement). I swap my giro mtb shoes and crankbros pedals onto both. Straps are the comfiest but clips look sick on a steel bike, I agree.

[@FreeUpTheWeed]

Kyokuto pro vic II with wellgo toeclips and straps. I can walk across soggy grass, mud etc and not have to clean my shoes in order to put my feet into toeclips. The pedals came with an old road bike, the clips&straps were cheap and they’d suit the build so it made sense. I prefer them to clipless for the reasons you mentioned, despite their drawbacks. They’re easier, better looking, more reliable/maintenance free.

[@luchadorito]

A haiku Tried riding clipless I ate shit at a red light Still got fixie points

[@carlschulze6924]

Rode Speedplays (no float problems, Zach!) for 20+ years, switched to platforms+PowerGrips so I could walk in normal shoes when I got where I was going. This reflects my changed reasons for riding fixed; originally it was training and involved longer (20+ miles) distances on country roads, but now I ride fixed around town to run errands. Wish you had covered the issue of exiting foot retention systems; I'm old (74) and fear that broken hip from a fall that would severely shorten my remaining years.

[@manuelcalleja92]

74 years old and riding fixed gear? wow awesome !!!!

[@Buddhakingpen]

Learning how to get into footstraps, i fell. Learning how to get out of clipless pedals, i ran into a wall.

[@mikemann2692]

Lennel Echols omg

[@Buddhakingpen]

@Josh Rogan its hard to make out damn near anything you said, but foot retention in any capacity on any type of pedal means more pedaling efficiency. It allows you to actually apply pedaling power on each upstroke. Without retention you can only push down

[@weenerdawg3972]

@@Buddhakingpen so that means i can use my whole legs what i mean is Hamstrings and Quads r ight?

[@AaronGruber]

I've tried both toe clips + straps as well as SPDs and have now settled down on self-made foot straps. I'll explain why. IMO the biggest disadvantage of toe clips and straps is that you pretty much can't ride without putting your feet in because otherwise the clips will hang down and stroke the ground. This is annoying/dangerous if you just want to ride a few meters (which I often do, I barely walk haha) or when putting your feet on the down tube for relaxation when rolling down a hill. Also one of my straps ripped while I was pulling up really hard which almost caused me to crash. I then got some SPD clipless pedals and it felt great. Really smooth riding, optimal power transfer and I didn't even mind taking an extra pair of shoes with me. The problem was that skidding now became reeeally dangerous. Luckily I never crashed but I unclipped a few times doing whip skids and the like. To me doing shit like that is part of the fun when riding fixed and I don't want to be scared every time I do it. I know I could've tensioned the pedals but there's still always that chance of unclipping, in particular when doing things that involve moving your feet sideways (i. e. whip skids). Eventually I knew I would have to choose foot straps. In my perception flat pedals + foot straps is BY FAR the most popular pedal setup among fixed gear riders and for good reason. Like you've mentioned in the video, they're the perfect mix of security, power transfer and convenience. In my opinion they also look really cool. Since you can't get quality straps for under 35$ where I live, I resorted to making them myself which cost me around 10$. There's a really neat tutorial on KZbin, just search for DIY foot straps. Since it was my first time sewing anything ever, it took a few hours but it was worth it. The feeling of secure connectedness to the bike is incomparable. I've never enjoyed riding my bike as much as I do now!

[@Oliviaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Luminous you unclipping on SPDs aren't synonymous with clipless pedals, you just had shitty SPDs. SPDs are known for clipping out.

[@AaronGruber]

I know that. However, SPD-SL is not an option to me because of the reasons Zach mentioned. Other clipless systems are not as cheaply available where I live, that's why I chose SPDs

[@Oliviaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I mean you can get regular SPDs of varying quality, wasn'tt talking about SPD-SLs. So while you still have to be conscious of your foot being straight, they'll retain you a bit nicer. they won't be an ATAC or anything but you'll still be able to ride safely provided your foot position is on point.

[@AaronGruber]

I see. Guess you're right, but the slightest possibility of clipping out (or even having to be aware of foot position) was enough for me to go for foot clips. I'm sure other people will be happier with SPDs though!

[@nutshell_]

Really good info man

[@danh1773]

Aged 29, I decided to buy clipless pedals. The shopkeeper said don’t get them if I have a bad knee. I didn’t. I had never experienced knee problems. Nevertheless, I bought expensive ones with a lot of float, to be safe. Three weeks of using the clipless pedals I suddenly had great pain in one knee. I went to the physio and said: “So it’ll be OK again in a few weeks, will it?” She said: “No, it’ll never get fully better. Blood can’t get inside your knee so it can’t repair itself.” Sure enough, nearly 20 years later, my knee is still bad and I’m still doing the physio exercises. In the meantime, scan technology has got so good I can now clearly see the tiny tear in the front of my miniscus. Of all the things in life I wish I could change, it’s that I never walked into that beautiful bike store and saw those sexy Shimano clipless pedals and shoes. Don’t take the risk. Do everything to protect your precious and delicate knees.

[@user-hu9ms8sq2r]

fit was wrong

[@ch-de7ys]

Strength and conditioning. Quadriceps tendons etc. have to be able to handle all that abuse. Easing into it has to be accounted for and one also needs to remember that the tendons won't strengthen as quickly as muscles. Not downplaying your injury though.

[@dharmapunk777]

Check out Knees Over Toes Guy. Not sure about meniscus, but he injured his knee playing basketball. They told him he would never shoot hoops again. He fixed his own knee and now he can dunk, which he couldn't before the injury.

[@Svobodastical]

this scared me

[@PRH123]

Therapists often tell you complete nonsense. You have to take what they say with a big grain of salt and do your own research. I went to one for some knee pain, and she recommended monthly injections with some kind of expensive German compound, assumedly for the rest of my life. Went to another one who measured my legs, found a length discrepancy, and gave me a little silicon shim to out under my foot. Pain went away immediately. My knees have gotten only stronger after years of riding, never have any pain.

[@jonesparza2323]

I choose the toe cages over the other two beacuse of the ease of getting in and out of them. Like you said with the clips and straps you gotta spend time getting in them and sometimes its kinda a struggle but with the toe straps you can just flick them in with your toe and go.

[@remarleepelayo8090]

I use diagonal straps by Restrap with its unique twist-tension design. I like how easy it is to release your foot by just turning your heel outwards

[@larshaukenfrers]

Hi, I know I might be 5 years late but I am considering buying one of the two Restrap pedal straps (horizontal or diagonal). Does the diagonal version offer anything more than the twisting out motion and are there any other advantages over the standard horzontal design?

[@post_historic]

Hold fast straps are made lovingly by hand in, Baltimore Maryland, by the folks at SEW LAB USA.

[@AtibaQuildan]

If your cleats aren't setup right that can lead to knee pain. If it's the first time using clipless set them up in a neutral position try it out for a few weeks and issues with pain get a cleat fit. Again boke setup can affect pain in the knee area.

[@junwoo88]

I've tried every setup, and I enjoyed clipless the most, until I finally went from single-speed to fixed, and now I'm not fully confident on the clipless pedals, so I'm using bmx flats with straps in the meantime. One day I'll grow up and be a big boy.

[@DannyPacheco-j6f]

how do you like the flats with straps ?

[@juanpecan7089]

which type did you use? Im curious about Time ATACs

[@noelyap7141]

Zach: yeah a lot of people like toe clips and straps also zach: *says a million things bad about toe clips* also also zach: but damn they look cool moral of story, it’s all about the fixie points

[@ronsteskool]

Great video ! One bad experience with toe clips + straps , Snapped the high quality crank on standing high torque take off and could not exit bike as my foot was still trapped and landing directly on my head . I was capable of reaching speeds in excess of 50 mph on a flat road without toe clip and straps so they will probably will not be in my future . Great to see latest innovations .

[@kevf8920]

thanks for this. I have a 3rensho track bike and happened to be looking for new shoes for my current set up of campi flats with leather toe straps. A salesman tried to get me to go to clipless, I was a bit dubious basically for the fact of pulling up to stop and or rotating my foot accidently when pedaling or the former. This has video sold me on keeping my current set up. I am familiar with clipless as I have SPDs on two other bikes. I am glad I found this, thanks for posting it!

[@the9file]

um, toe clips look objectively _less_ cool than foot straps. zach, i'm an expert.

[@creamfiend84]

They are lik sandles on pedals 😂

[@jhenry248]

Wellgo Pedal with Toe Clips and Leather Strap nice retro look for my absurdly tall 27inch rim fix gear.

[@laurentlandry9732]

I fell with my old footsrap combo because i couldnt get out of them due to the fact you have to bring your feet back to get out and they are a pain to get in. I changed to look clipless and never looked (get it) back. It makes riding awesome even if i now carry extra shoes. For anyone who has not tried clipless riding fixed, i recommend you do! Keep in mind i am also a roadie so i was very familiar with the clipless system but i would say it is very easy to learn. Never fell down since i upgraded. Hope this helped!! :)

[@franciss2529]

I use my roadie speedplay pedals sometimes (really good retention, light and very low chance of clipping the road when turning) but when just going around town or on my commute I use the oddysea's with hold-fast straps. I've almost clipped them on a few corners but they're tough, grippy and reliable.

[@kewsoner7924]

What I like about straps is that tight feeling they give you around your foot. It feels like the bike is hugging your foot.

[@荒田栄子]

I’d like to put it this way. I think it depends on your “taste” as I see only 2 when it comes to fixed. You may either be the “racer” type or the “lifestyle” type. The ones who race are the ones who use clips and cleats + wears those specific cycling wear while lifestyle cyclists normally wear regular civilian clothes + sneakers which works well with straps.

[@dealbreakerc]

There are people who do both (me). I like to ride my fixed gear bike to develop a smoother stroke and strength but I also love it for commuting or quick little rides to the store. I use a mountain bike clipless pedal with a decent size platform that lets me wear my 'special' shoes for my training or longer rides or just whatever I have on for commuting or heading to the store. Best of both worlds.

[@jtnachtlauf1961]

I'm a night road biker. I ride often 60-70-80 kms in one night before I go to my job. Last year I rode during a night ride into a roe deer and made a somersault over it's back in 30 km/h. I had flats with no retention and immediately after landing on my back on the tarmac I was happy that I could fly with my feet not being held on the pedals. Being clipped in or strapped to the pedals would make me much more pain and injury and possibly destroy some parts of my legs. The bike stopped immediately on the deer's body and I just flew from the pedals. So now I'm not sure if I should (with such experience) strap my legs to the pedals when riding my bike this year.

[@mattfg1168]

From experience, similarly to ski shoes which unclip from the skis once you fall, clipless shoes also detach from the pedals if ever you fall from your bike. That's what happened to me recently. Had a harsh fall in a descent with my bike flying 5 meters away from me even though i had clips on. Maybe I moved my feet as a reflex to falling. I feel like it would be very unlikely (and unlucky) to staying attached to your bike when falling.

[@gkame8501]

The average biker does not need clipless pedals. This has more to do with $$$ than anything else. You can always upgrade to clipless if you decide you want to get more serious. I currently use flats on my 29er and toe clips on my road bike because I like to make stops during my rides to run and/or walk and because I don't want to look like a serious biker even though I ride a lot. I once had several bikers make fun of my toe clips as a I was passing their group up on a weekend ride which made me appreciate toe clips even more.

[@swesleyc7]

Thank you! I'm considering this route as well... I bought a gravel bike that I rarely take off road. I also want to use it while I commute, so I am going to go with a mini toe cage. I sold my road bike which had Look pedals, which I rode for years and I like clipless, but I found a nominal difference between clipless and mere toe cages. At least now I can ride with any of my trail running shoes and feel solid on the pedal since my toes are in position. I'm going to get hate for riding with toe cages on my gravel bike... but whatev. It fills my needs.

[@anthonybranchflower4308]

Just started riding the spd sl and they are by far the best . Best power transfer and I learned that they are best to skid and back pedal because they only release when meant to and by forcing them out the side. You can also adjust the tension and then forsure they wouldn’t accidentally unclip

[@ke0kie]

MTB shoes and crank bro candy seems fine for me, touring or city. I rarely disconnect unless intended, double sided makes connecting and pedaling nearly instant

[@patrickjan7896]

Each one becomes the best after riding for a while. Trust me I've tried them all.. except platfroms lmao

[@gold_soulo]

Straps require a platform pedal tho....

[@no_name4485]

@@gold_soulo nope spd straps exist

[@dealbreakerc]

Missed a big one: the clipless/platform combos. They combine the best of platforms (you can wear any shoe for the short casual rides) and clipless (wear the shoes and then you have a real solid connection to the pedal and great power transfer)

[@ben6089]

Zach always has a video for what I want to know!

[@sippinONderp]

Current setup: smaller flat metal pedals, strapped up with All City double straps and toe clips, fiveTen on the feet. supportive, fast, great control, and i can step out at a moments notice.

[@leonardouliano4896]

Flat + straps on a track frame feels great for town. Never pedal strike on a Vigorelli

[@cullenmurphy5831]

I’ve been riding MKS Sylvan Track pedals with PowerGrip diagonal straps for years. The straps are made of a super thick and durable canvas. They feel incredibly secure and comfortable, but don’t have the unaesthetic bulkiness of Velcro straps.

[@markdichiara3250]

Most of the time I ride platforms with no straps because I don't skid and I ride with hand brakes. When I do want to connect I use Time ATAC pedals. Durable pedals even if the brass cleats don't last as long. And you can get two different float settings from any one set of cleats by flipping them.

[@Wolfchaser69]

I ride with toe straps now for convenience, but I miss my clipless pedals. They provided so much control especially when mountain biking. Bunny hops were a breeze and I only fell at a stop light once.

[@denys2776]

I have straps for 2 months, they look good until I open them, they seem to wear out. Question #1 can I trust them, like straps in general. #2 my costed $6 from ebay😂😂. Well I have the front brake on but I want to ride brakeless. Want to try

[@RuezgaDaniel]

Hey Zach, I'd like to hear your opinion and the pros and cons to micro-adjust seat posts vs seat posts with sandwich seat mounts. Could be a topic for a future video or just something you mention in another video. Thanks! Also, since I come from a mountain biking background, I always prefer platform pedals over any type of foot retention. I like to hop on and go! Especially for taking off at lights during my commutes.

[@RuezgaDaniel]

BeboSaab Yeah, I've seen those two bolt posts before. Never really knew the benefits though. Thanks for the info!

[@Oliviaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Daniel Ruezga also I've had friends who's single bolt clamp has sheared, never double bolt.

[@BarefootBrian]

I've always found it easier to dismount quickly with SPD pedals than with platform pedals, clips, straps & plates. I've always been able to twist out of the SPD pedal, but occasionally couldn't reach down release the strap if going too slowly, like when baulked in traffic. And, being a barefooter most of the year, SPD sandals are just wonderful as my feet stay cool in summer.

[@raymtlee]

What brand of your fashion bike cleats? They looks cool and can wear at work as well. Please confirm. Thank you

[@bishopm4401]

In another video he mentions DZR

[@tristanmacrae8115]

never ride a fixed gear in crocks I'm serous i tried it once when i tried to skid my foot came out and i got in a really nasty crash couldn't ride for a week because of the pain

[@preciseb-list1784]

Tristan MacRae I think you mean never wear crocks

[@tristanmacrae8115]

i even wrote a essay on it once

[@brad5983]

Ur just s noob

[@Colonel_Flanders]

@@brad5983 He probably didn't have his Croc Locks on.

[@GetWorked1000]

come on bro you gotta have that adventure strap on

[@juanpecan7089]

Exustar EPT 12 track pedals - shiny, chonky, feel solid, found new on Amazon for $30. With Soma Oppy XX 4-gate toe clips. Instead of a double strap use a Specialized nylon and a Salmo vinyl coated nylon strap just for the colors. I have DMR V11 platforms with Hold Fast straps on a gravel bike and that combo feels legit amaaaazing, hella comfy and less fussy to get snug on different shoes = better power transfer. Usually rock Chrome x Panaracers with a stiff sole plate when riding and dont feel like Im missing much from clipless.

[@rogerkomula8057]

I went for footstraps in green cheese moon color for my upcoming bike tour because I'll have both trailrunners and Crocs.

[@bluetickhound16]

Shimano A530’s for me... I like the flexibility to go between platforms and clipless.

[@bMMflash]

My fixed gear is my commuting bike, so I role flats with straps. I almost always take that bike to go somewhere, which means walking. On my road bike I have Look Keo pedals, but road rides don't really involve a lot of walking.

[@gabrielsolis7542]

How about using pedal straps on regular non fixed gear road bikes???

[@joea9257]

Clipless Always!

[@fernasclimb]

really like the way you explain, man. thanks!

[@jamesconvey4239]

Look keos are about as widespread in road cycling as Spd-sl, and they are pretty much the only brand on track(SPD-r is quite popular I believe, but they are near impossible to get hold of these days). For track sprinting it is quite common to see clipless pedals with straps. Also, speedplay pedals are a double sided road pedal that offer loads of adjustment, however they're really expensive and the cleats wear even quicker than spd-sl cleats if you walk in them.

[@sheesh1995]

M520 Pedals as you suggested and the Giro Republic R Knit. Best setup for me because of nice Performance while Cycling and pretty walkable shoes

[@NeverBoredGuys]

Flats and toe starps, because I ride in winter so have need to ride in different shoes. Bonus - it is simple to remove straps from pedals if you are forced to leave bicycle in unfriendly neighborhood

[@johnbaca8692]

I like mini toe clips; a half step up from platforms to rat traps or straps.

[@joshtipton7417]

I dont ride fixed much but when I do I grab my Time pedals off my road bike and use those. If I'm riding to a destination and need to walk around, I'll use some generic flat pedals w/ straps

[@tobiasvo4589]

Another problem I have with platform pedals without foot retention is safety: It's easy to slide of if they don't have good pins or however you call these things that give you grip when riding out of the saddle/ sprinting. Personally I ride flats with foot straps but I'm thinking about switching to clipless, although I'm not sure if I should go SPD or SPD-SL

[@Siberius-]

This is of course required for fixed gear bicycles where you plan to break with your feet, but for people riding a single speed bike or whatever other bike, there was a great video comparing types of pedals, and it even has some clips from this very video: "Dylan Johnson - Are Clipless Pedals Actually More Efficient Than Flat Pedals? The Answer Might Surprise You." I ride a single speed, and for my use case, there's essentially no benefit in getting straps for my platform pedals, so I won't.

[@albertocubillas3422]

TIME Atac XC for street riding/mountain bike, Look Keo Carbon for Track, and Speedplay Zero Ti for road

[@biketyson92]

Best platform pedal is hands down the BSD Safari pedals with foot straps. Just try them and you will know why 👌🏽 Same price point as odyssey’s but much more convenient for installing a strap and just a more enjoyable pedal.

[@JM-jc1vz]

I had the Odyssey pedals, they were great, ended up selling them with a bike. Replaced them with a set of platforms from Brick Lane Bikes which are awesome, very sturdy and light. Restrap straps seem good so far.

[@Kishgofu]

clipless is the best hands down. none of us are pro road cyclists so we don't need spd sl. all you need is simple spd eggbeaters and a nice paid of shoes that you can also walk in.

[@hahalol9583]

Lovin the upload frequency!

[@jewellmaster4746]

Power Grips high performance, or Power Grips fixie straps with good pedals for toe clips. You have full power in the pedal rotation. Also they are easy to get your foot into and out of. Much safer than clip in pedals or toe straps. Just what I prefer.

[@benjammin6228]

I'm using a pedal strap set up but I just started using it so I'm still getting used to that sort of setup.

[@DannyPacheco-j6f]

how do you like it so far ?

[@LeonvanRensburg]

Lots of great info here, but still so many of us have been duped by false information especially regarding clipless pedals. I have been drawn in to poor info for more than a decade, but no more. If you want, find the Flat Pedal Revolution Manifesto which will shine a light on some of the clipless myths such as the supposed (and false) improved pedaling efficiency!

[@asamusicdude]

My knee hurt when I first started on clipless but it eventually went away after some adjusting. I dont use them for fixed gear tho. I'll use cages or straps 40 years old now started on fixed gear in 2012

[@willcarpentieri879]

If you use clipless pedals you can adjust the float and angle of the cleat.

[@suspectdegree9845]

I have 2 different pedal setup, the first is mks gr-9 pedals with mashsf desert camo toecage and some brandless leather straps from retrogression. It works but isn’t the most secure as the straps basically is crappy. My other pedal setup is the shimano something road pedals with fizik r3b shoes and tension set to max with yellow cleats so I don’t accidentally unclip when I’m trying to get comfortable...

[@anemoicbicyclemessenger9543]

i ride single sided pedals with plastic toeclips and straps as i left my metal toeclips at uni. i have mtb clipless pedals and shoes but haven't gotten around to trying them. honestly though i'm thinking of trying platforms and footstraps

[@Rockinroomsrob]

Double sided spds...I use mtb shoes for tting and trainers or touring shoes for commuting. I can’t ride without spds now it feels odd

[@julianamador7532]

The steel clips really hurt my big toe

[@fmc6338]

I tried and tried clip less systems. I also fiddled to get correct set up. i could never stop the foot and knee pain. I am looking for a good strap system. Thanks for the video.,

[@M.asa.]

BeboSaab straps don't give pain if you have the right amount of tension. But I also do highly recommend to use just pedals

[@M.asa.]

BeboSaab that's why I have it loose enough to freely move when I need to but yet enough tension to not slip out

[@M.asa.]

BeboSaab I do hate cages but sometime like when I don't need to climb I just don't use straps but if I take a road with lots of elevation I use my straps. When I need some different foot position I just use the other side of the pedal.

[@M.asa.]

BeboSaab but I Dont have one. Or I have to use my mom's but that I can't

[@williamparker2922]

I use Race Face Chester pedals. I like that they are smooth, tough, and are grippy, if that's a word. And just ordered a set of FRS Hold Fast straps.

[@connorreddingtoncool]

How does that combo work?

[@BryanPike]

I ride with Giro Terraduro SPD cleats almost always on my Shimano PD-M324 double sided pedals. They walk fine and are comfortable on my hobbit feet. I can wear regular shoes, but never know who I will run into and end up going for a longer ride. Running 50x15 I really need the power transfer of cleats.

[@Illuminate_792]

Crankbrother candy 1's and I love 'em. I've never clipped out despite all the warnings

[@misternobody4644]

You've never clipped out? I'm imagining you are still attached to your bicycle while lying on your bed writing that comment on your tablet. Now that's dedication.

[@kookamunga2458]

One system requires special shoes and and if one dismounts their bike and walks they sound like a tap dancer . I like to go and grab a coffee and shop while biking and it is very uncomfortable doing that with bicycle shoes . The toe cages allow me to wear regular running shoes or sneakers which are real comfortable for when I get off the bike to do shopping . The bicycle shoes have as much flexibility as those Dutch wooden clogs . I bike sometimes for five or six hours and find it good to walk with my bike every now and then and use my muscle groups in different ways to avoid fatigue. I forgot to mention the price difference. I also forgot to mention compatibility in subzero temperatures. There aren't any bicycle shoes on the market rated for minus 15 degrees Celsius. I can actually wear low cut winter boots rated to minus 15 that fit snuggly into toe cages or toe straps .

[@gapsal5259]

I use foot straps, but the only bad thing about it is if you wear shoes that are bulky and have deep thingies under the shoes you have a possibility to get stuck on the pedal and fall, I learned this the hard way

[@Jerry_Woodz]

I use straps now, but thinking of switching over to road pedals

[@twotwoocritter]

I just swapped it the toe clips for straps and platforms and next I wanna try SPDs I already cleats and pedals just have to find the right shoes to match

[@palicar]

I like Speedplay pedals with 15 degrees of float, low stack height and good looks

[@breuer2j]

What's the most bang for your buck? Do you recommend the toe basket or biting the bullet and going to the clip shoe? I commute 10 km (6 miles) to work back and forth 5 times a week.

[@timboha8191]

Mostly shimano SPD’s, but recently I’m riding flats more often (Shimano saints), just for the convenience. Tried some Cinelli straps, but found them a pain to use when riding fixed, not so bad single speed though. Just put some Shimano PD-A530’s on my Raleigh, which are flats on one side and SPD on the other, think it’s a really good idea, but the flat side is a bit slippery, so looking for another dual pedal, but with a more aggressive flat side grip.

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

I've been riding with Odyssey Twisted Pro pedals and Hold Fast FRS Straps since 2012 on my State Bicycle Company "Contender" track bike. They hold my foot securely and comfortably when riding hard (which is ALL THE TIME) and I can wear whatever shoes I want - (Chuck Taylor's) for example. The setup was a bit pricey, but the quality, performance and durability make them a real bargain. =)

[@johnli8831]

7:29 Zach looking for his dream girl

[@BEEBEE159]

No, it's a single guy enjoying life, without the headaches that come with a narcissistic "dream girl."

[@quantumleap4023]

@@BEEBEE159 LOL so trueee!

[@TheChewbee]

great vid !! as usual ;)

[@waxattakz]

I've been riding with SPDs for decades and have to say...it is, hands down the best way to pedal. Shimano makes a few two-sided (pd-m324) pedals which is what I am riding with now. Chucks or super dork-factor MTB (Velcro bitches) Shimano shoes. ...and yeah, falling over while at a dead-stop, super cool. Everyone will fall at least once.

[@gregorylockhart7206]

Keen sandals and $12 composite trekking platform pedals on all our bikes. I can spin 120 rpm easily!

[@mellifluousangel4076]

I've only ever used "normal" pedals and don't feel I need anything else, I am comfortable using them And sometimes used pedal straps with them.

[@jojo_is_a_go5893]

I have those exact odyssey pedals with retrospec straps.

[@Blip_.]

Hey, is that Zach Gallardo? I wonder if he's ever done an alleycat. 🤔

[@janethester5480]

Okay Zach, which pedal do you recommend for a disabled woman two years post stroke with a good amount of weakness still in both the leg as well as drop foot. I have just purchased an adult trike and need to know which will keep my foot ON the pedal while the stronger foot can assist with pull up to keep motion velocity.

[@jamesfiegel9675]

Screw clipless fell down at urban stops to many times-egg beaters...use platforms with Fyxation straps-loose now and no problem :)

[@nerdygurl]

I’m a smaller rider, straps work best for me. Cool clipless options aren’t available for meees

[@baka4k]

How small? I wear DZR Jetlag Nero at 38 EU size, though admittedly that is the smallest size they have...

[@jhionnmoreno4479]

Hey Zach do you think you can do a video on the sugino pista crank set C:

[@raymondd.6449]

Spank pedals and Fyxation straps is an excellent pairing. It’s a 6160 State Zach so i know !! But if and when it dies … it’s going to be a WABI !!!

[@Jharfouch]

Rode Christophe toeclips for years couriering and they're indestructible

[@binaryconsciousness]

Y Not brand straps outta Toronto is my jam. Well built nearly indestructible and a nice fit for the shoes i ride with. I ride clipped on my road bike but i enjoy the freedom of straps on my fixie.

[@sovuccino]

I'll have toe clips all day. Its the best daily driver for me.

[@joenahum1133]

I clicked your link for recommendations but it said it does not exist anymore. Could you please let us know what you recommend on links to click please. Thanks for the post

[@SuperRocketManV]

What shoes are featured with the clipless set up? Brown leather. They look comfy!

[@TheTacomadm18]

Question Zack. I’ve been looking for a budget single speed. My local bike shop has an Electra Loft 1 700-35 tires I can’t find a lot of data on it it lust for $449. I could pick it up for $400. Do u have any thoughts. Thx

[@MrDoodsz]

What shoes are you wearing for those spd pedals?

[@bestwaifuenterprise8448]

One question thou is it ok to use a strap pedal on a road bike scene Clipless pedals are hella exspensive in our country.

[@antoniodelev7627]

OMG u make this video 1 week after I buy pedals

[@ANTIMON10]

I'm a beginner in bikes, I don't understand how to put my feet at the same time in the straps, happen that the pedal spin down for gravity, what can I do?

[@kewsoner7924]

You don't. I personally but my foot in when the pedals are leveled and pointing toward the rearwheel. Been riding fixed gear for 15 years and have no idea how I would ever be able to to put both my feet in the strap at the same time? It's probably possible, but good luck!

[@kewsoner7924]

And you get the pedal in the right position by flipping them at the right moment with the tip of your shoe, and then you slide your foot in to the straps, takes a little bit of practice, but when you get it, it will become second nature. And good luck to you, entering the wonderful world of biking!

[@Zachsnotboard]

Is only rocking one pedal strap for your pull up foot for skidding ?

[@johnlvs2run]

What is he saying at 7:22? Sounds like "tiny tack pedals" but I don't find anything with that name.

[@paulm9079]

Time atac - hope that helps.

[@tylerbrea742]

lol