Why I Love Mountain Biking Clipped In! | Doddy’s Favourite Bit Of Bike Tech Ever

Mountain bike tech has evolved massively in the sport's short lifespan. We now have frames made from carbon fibre, electronic wireless gears, amazing suspension, tyres with advanced tread patterns/ multi-compounds. But Doddy still thinks his favourite invention is the clipless pedal!
In this video, he explains why.
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Do you ride flats or clips? Let us know why 👇

[@dennismicallef9350]

Clipless pedals were the first mtb upgrade I ever bought. That was back in 2003/2004. I still own that original set of m520s. I use them on my gravel bike since buying a new set of XTs for my mtb. I can see the advantage of eggbeaters in thick mud, but after so many years of abuse, Shimano's durability can't be beat imo.

[@canadianboyee]

Clipless 💪

[@rrolleman4879]

Rode clipped in for 6 years, then went back to flats because of the sketchier trails we were riding. After a few rides adjusting back to flats, I haven't gone back. It's been four years. My XT flats with Five-tens have been fantastic. My riding technique is better as well.

[@Jenkyllllls]

Riding clipped in since the 90s. Every bike I own including my DH bike have clipless pedals.

[@gregwebster8784]

@@dennismicallef9350 I'm a Crankbrothers fan unless it's gravel or road. Then I'm 100% Shimano!

[@socas_nic]

I like how doddy does the retro shot wearing his smart watch 🤪

[@rbruce63]

Maybe he’s a time traveler! A cyclist Dr. Who!

[@fuzzfadel6141]

And the AC/DC jersey :D

[@Yoda-em5mt]

He ,s probably mates with the doc and marty mcfly. Does this also means doddy invented the manual too😁😁

[@csn583]

Time travel confirmed.

[@mayonmtbdude8260]

Also had the forks switched around 1:50 🤣🧐

[@newttella1043]

Doddy's riding ability and style is under rated. Nice explanation on clipless.

[@davidjoseph7142]

Agreed and seeing the way he jibs his bike around like skis makes me want to try clipless more than ever, they just terrify me that’s all

[@5hane_]

Learnt to ride clipped in on my hardtail since Christmas. Not completely assured on them but the difference is profound & having these alongside flats has made me better & cleaner on both systems switching back & forth.

[@nick_john]

Been riding clips since 1995 and have always loved them for all the same reasons. Every now and then I’ll see a KZbinr say that I need to ride flats to up my skills for stuff like bunny hops. Then I forget all about it and just go ride like always.

[@marcalvarez4890]

I rode SPDs around 1992, on my fully rigid aluminum Klein Attitude, and got the original Egg Beaters in 1998. They look like they were hand forged by a blacksmith in a barn, just gorgeous. I recently rebuilt them, and am putting them on my new LUX. These pedals are over 20 years old now. If you want to take them from me you will have to pry them from my cold dead hands. Clips let you dance with your bike. That feels amazing.

[@nick_john]

@@marcalvarez4890 Wow, impressive! I’m on my 5th set of Time ATAC, mostly rock strikes take them out. If the new eggbeaters are still as good, I’m thinking I could learn a new pedal system, I mean how hard can it be?

[@marcalvarez4890]

@@nick_john Fifth set?!?! WTF? The new egg beaters are nowhere close to as pretty as the original forged ones, but I've found mine to be indestructible. When these pedals have a second, better, cheaper generation, I'm buying them to replace the egg beaters. bikerumor.com/2021/03/23/3d-printed-titanium-clipless-pedals-claim-to-be-lightest-ever-for-any-discipline/

[@cup_and_cone]

Yes, sadly the bulk of pedal debate abuse on social media is mostly insecure flat pedal riders attacking clipless riders. Ignore them and ride on...

[@marcalvarez4890]

@@cup_and_cone Meh. Im looking to buy the gorgeous OneUP pedals for my bike. I grew up on BMX bikes, so i know flats work. But for responsive playful bike riding, i will keep my bike strapped to my feet. You know what they say: Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one, and nobody thinks theirs stinks.

[@jimrutherford2773]

I've been riding clipless pedals since 1995 and still ride with them 100% of the time. They may not be the best thing to ride in bike parks but for your average everyday trail riding, you can't beat them.

[@babilevi8506]

Started on flats, moved to clips and riding them for the past 7 years or so, now back on the flats to do more work on my technique, have more confidence making this on flats, and on some rough down terrain flats are just more FUN :)

[@christophersalisbury4064]

Doddy is bringing flow to the next level! Commitment is the key. Doddy, I would really like to hear more about your thoughts on flow, both riding and in the shop. Thank you for a great video.

[@kotelettschweiss7811]

I always love how doddy calls everything his favourite bit of mountain biking kit :3

[@drbyers]

SPD pedals taught me how to ride technical XC terrain in a hurry back in the 90s. I had no suspension and a steel bike, so I was bouncing off everything. Clipless SPDs kept me glued to the bike; sometimes too glued. lol

[@trevorlyons7287]

@donnie byers Same here!

[@canadianboyee]

After riding clipless for more or less 25 years, whenever I decide to throw the flats on for a couple weeks the first few rides are so scetchy with my feet flying off the pedals haha

[@huskerfan3352]

Same it's always weird riding flats anymore

I absolutely agree with you. Not just the riding experience amazes me, but the whole technology. So simple, yet need to be so precise, but it works so reliable with all those forces. Beautiful!

[@lifestyleofthebrokeandunkn8476]

I decided at the end of October 2020 I was going to give clipless pedals a chance. Absolutely loved the immediate difference in up hill power and the ability to stay in contact with the pedals at all times. Fast forward 1 month. November 28. Decided to go ride a super gnarly downhill park (Windrock). Hit a huge step up, and the bike pitched forward hard. I was unable to release the bike like normal and went down head first. Here we are 4 months later and I’m still recovering from a destroyed left femur. Had to have emergency surgery to stop heavy internal bleeding and to stabilize the bone and remove fragments. 3 weeks ago, I had a 2nd surgery for some hardware removal and a bone graft. I’m hoping this is the downhill part ( no pun intended) but I won’t know much until the end of may. So, please don’t do what I did. You should ride them fit at least a year or more before any extreme riding and test yourself in an emergency bail out situation. And of course have fun. I’ll be back out soon

[@pw7752]

Get well soon. That's my biggest concern about clips. I rode my old mtb with toeclips (straps) for years and I know how to get out of them to bail out. But on my new bike I have flats and I miss the toeclips. Could move the strappy pedals over, could buy new clips and shoes. Need a video on how easy it is to bail out of clips! Anyway hope you're back at it soon.

[@lifestyleofthebrokeandunkn8476]

@@pw7752 yeah just my own stupidity. I promised my wife I would put my flats back on when I got there but I wanted to see how they worked in such a rocky track. They were amazing until they weren’t lol. Probably going to stick to flats from here on out. Thanks for the get well.

[@dinop4675]

Been on caged SPDs since the 90s. Love them, nice to see someone waxing about clips, cheers Doddy, I love the first clip in of the day on a ride, my lock and load moment. Great living in Devon with all the climbing, clips are a leg saver

[@allworkandnoplay76]

This video was art! Loved it, especially the zoom in on the rusty, forlorn Peugeot in the forest.

[@reneecallaway8639]

I got those first Shimano spd pedals in 1991 too and have stuck with clipless pedals as well. Great video which I will be sharing with flat pedal riding friends!

[@twowheeler1000]

Love the video. End with just the bike sound was great. I guess I'm really connecting to Doddy, I totally agree on what he said, and his style of riding suits me as well. Love the video!

[@TK-zh5ck]

You just got to love Doddy always explains things so I can understand them and make use of the information he gives me, and I always ride clipless pedals.

[@stephendutton3766]

Completely agree Clipless was a pedal revolution... for me. Loads of other things have come and gone or marginally improved matters but they have made a massive difference.

[@andyamos8594]

I first started going off road back in 1988. No dropper seats, suspension or dedicated footwear. Light walking boots were the norm and with them the awful plastic toe clip and straps to try and stay on the bike! In 2009 I got my first Crank Brother pedals. The rest is history! I missed the flats revolution but have to say I feel just fine clipped into the bike!

[@jaimevalsantos4296]

I just start clipless and I love it! It feels very natural clipping out. Clipping in improves my pedaling unlike on flats.

[@BetterOnTwoWheels]

Loving seeing your skills on the trail Doddy! Hope to see more!

[@aaronwaderides7209]

I think its been 27 years I’ve running both clips and flats and honestly there’s a place for both of them .

[@prpapas]

Great video - thank you!

[@barbbrazes869]

Great video! Thanks!

[@mcscabby]

Great video Doddy! I’ve been riding shimano style clipless pedals since the mid 90’s, even when DH racing. Got a pair of those ME7 shoes last year and absolutely love them.

[@jameshowe2074]

Doddy definitely has a unique style - dancing down them trails!

[@chickenclips]

Doddy Poppins

[@golollone]

Great video Doddy!!! i ride clip on mi xc hardtail and clipless on my all mountain full...for me is the best choice, Tanks for all, love you all!!!

[@Will-ol9lp]

I’ve never tried clips on my mountain bikes. I’ve always go flats. No one that I asked could give me lord of good reason to give the clips a try that’s is until now. Thank you for your tech videos as well as I’ve been learning a lot.

[@snowee___joey]

I appreciate Doddy's take... for Doddy. I rode clipless for 20 years and pedal straps before those -just like Doddy. I started using flats for my fatbike And somehow never went back. There is a playfulness to flats that clipless lack. I think it is as important to mention the advances in flats over yesteryear. They've gotten lighter, larger surface area, rubber and pin connection is much more solid. They aren't clipless but they have come a long way. I recently bought some mallet Es to head back to clips on Occassion. Like anything in biking I think being open minded and understanding the benefits and limits of each tool is gonna give you more tactics to enjoy your biking experience.

[@hotf00t13]

Started on flats. Went to clips for about 15-20 yr. now back on flats, learning some new things, but will go back to clips again soon. Definitely see advantages of both at different stages of your development and for different kinds of riding, but its all transferable across those needs so experimentation over time/ discipline is valuable.

[@jpg6482]

Love clips, usually ride in them except when there is decent exposure - cliff trails etc. Just feel that bit safer being able to jump instantly.

[@repo4]

I agree. For me and my leisure xc riding, the biggest advantage is that I don't waste any energy keeping my feet in the correct position on the pedals. They do that for me 👍

[@philldavies7940]

After whizzing down a rough track, my foot bouncing out of the pedal and the pedal whizzing around and cracking me in the shin, and me then me lying on the side of the trail in agony, I decided to join the clipped pedal brigade near 30 years ago. At the time there was no dispute, if you took mountain biking seriously you bought clips. Its a decisions I haven't regretted. My Nike Poobahs still serve me well, legendary.

[@jimmygrimshaw3318]

Great video again. From tech boys. I run flats and haven’t tried clipped in ...... ..... such great content every time doddy....

[@johns9974]

Crank Bros Clips for the last 10 years plus . The BEST

[@marcalvarez4890]

20 years on my original Egg Beaters now. Going on my next bike this year!

[@pablogalvz]

I recently got back into mountain biking... I grew up with the same bikes he shows here with the narrow handle bars with bar-ends (horns) and also used the SPD pedals at the beginning. Getting into these enduro style new bikes I found the wide handle bar hard to get used to and the lack of pedal connection also feels really unnerving. Great video and the quality with b-roll is fun to watch.

[@johnbodenschatz17]

I just did my first clipless ride yesterday from riding years on flats and couldn't believe how much easier it was to climb. Brand new pedals and shoes so still need some time to break them and and fully get used to them. You are absolutely right on the commitment part though. Riding tech downhill sections on clips is kinda scary and will take some getting used to but the uphill benefits are worth it for me.

[@billderas3420]

After riding clip-ins for about 30 years, I ain't changing!

[@RayHarmon]

I ride both. Loving in a winter wonderland I start out my biking season with flats and as I get comfortable with riding I switch to clipless

[@chris4536]

Great video! One major advantage worth mentioning is how much longer clipless shoes seem to last when compared to their flat soled counterparts. There is no denying that if you ride often, flat pedals will quickly chew through the soft rubber soles on your expensive shoes. Both approaches have numerous respective benefits, no doubt about that! It's just quite painful for a pair of 250 dollar (CAD) Crank Bros shoes to be trashed barely halfway through one season! In comparison, a pair of 2012 Shimano AM45 shoes - although getting pretty tired by now, are still going strong and serving their intended purpose to this day. Perhaps the old adage still rings true that "They don't make 'em like they used to!" Cheers

[@Zedia949]

I love clipping in especially since i love climbs it really helps. Before when i was still on flats i always feel my leg muscles in one part of my leg is really painful but with clips i don't feel it anymore

[@diegoperalta2646]

Just a sec to point out the amazing audio work. Great piece!

[@kioti2174]

Both! I've been riding flats recently to work on some skills, and make riding with my 6 and 8 year olds a bit more interesting. When it comes time to crank some miles out, the Crank Brothers Mallets are going back on. I run Crank Brothers Double Shots on my Gravel-Commuter and its great having a hybrid option on that bike so I can just jump on with regular shoes for the grocery or pub run, but my trail clip shoe will get activated for longer rides.

[@kevincross9206]

Clips all the way! Even had them on my Brompton 👍🏻

[@StuartKerrison]

I couldn't agree more! I have been riding clipped-in ever since I started MTBing back in the 90s. I tried riding a friends bike with flats a while back and just couldn't get my head around it, I felt completely disconnected from the bike. As for getting up steep technical stuff, clips is the only way to go.

[@bazzbazz8839]

Used toe straps in 80's moved to clipless in 90's always ride clipped in. Have a set with flats on one side struggle to get used to them.

[@Davet998]

Same here.

[@jackalnamibia]

Rode flats but switched to clips for DH racing. Never had issues clipping out or baling out. But whatever you ride just have fun and don't be bothered by it.

[@cjansson]

Totally agree, just upgraded to the XT trail sdp pedals and the increase surface area is great, however my old trusty shimano 520s did the job fine although one pedal was starting to wobble after 8 years of abuse (probably quite a few grams lighter after all the hits) without any maintenance ;)

[@cb6866]

Mr Dodd...thanks as always . I ride clips..SPD's , on all my bikes . Yes , I am very lucky to have 3 , MTB , Gravel and a Roadie I seldom use. Like you, it's all about control and feel ? I change occasionally to ride in the city , to avoid wearing clip shoes. I got hurt riding in Europe , using the older, Marquis De Sade , strap in clips. Failure to eject ! Almost cut an amazing trip short , and my achilles tendon to shreds . Be safe !

[@erikaugustine8294]

I'm a north shore teen so of course I ride flats but man there's some thing about how you ride its sick.

[@Legacy40k]

Clips exclusively for years. Though I did get flats this year for practicing gnarlier stuff if needed. I often get asked by my flat wearing friends do I often fall and get stuck to the bike. I tell them: First off, clips give you a lot of incentive to do it right and not fall. But I can get out in time 19 out of 20 times. Which translates to falling with my bike once every 2-3 years. It's not like it's a regular thing.

[@BGraves]

I thought you said the dropper post was your favorite innovation?

[@rickgreenhalgh1357]

I'm on flats, considering clips because I've lost my pedals a couple of times trying to bring the rear up and it's affecting my confidence progressing. I realise it's technique but being clipped in might give me a bit more confidence there.

[@benjaminallen2370]

Just switched to clips- takes some getting used to but all your points are spot on

[@bwhittam]

I switched to clipless last year and fell really hard, down a mountain, when I was unable to get unclipped. Now I'm nervous to try clips again.

[@honkhonk6429]

Just started clip in pedals really like the learning process

[@powertapping]

I rode a XC bike for 30 yrs clipped in. Bought an EMTB enduro bike last fall as I now live in Lake Tahoe. I was highly encourage to go to flats and after a few sketchy downhill runs I relented. It has taken awhile to get used to them and I often wonder if I could do my local downhill runs clipped in now that I’m more used to downhill riding. I miss the control of being clipped in and they would be an added tool in my love of technical climbing. Our trails are just now shedding the snow and I’ll give it a whirl early in the season.

[@jonbrown9490]

Where I live the trails are rough and technical (and I'm not that good of a rider) ,so flats and me just didn't get along, but I like the stability that the wider platform gives. So, now I'm running the Xpedo gfx with multi release cleats. It kind feels like the best of both worlds...most of the performance of clips, but I can pop my foot off super easy and dab if I need to.

[@jpg6482]

My top 5 developments in 20 years MTBing, so front sus was already around in prim form (Rock Shox Judy etc) Geo of bike - slacker Disc Brakes Dropper Better suspension 1x Closely followed by tyres and tubless

[@JohnBJr]

Eggbeaters and Sidi Dominator 5 shoes for about the last 20 years, trail bike, XC and even road bikes. When a hill looks technical, I might unclip the right pedal so I can get it down faster if needed. Tip: A spritz of "Finish Line Pedal and Cleat Dry Film Lubricant" on the pedals helps with clipping in and, importantly bailing out when the time comes.

[@zdychacz3]

Clips. Earlier shimano xt but now. Almost 2 years crank Brothers Mallet dh red. I love it.

[@rbruce63]

I was an early convert to Shimano SPD’s in the early 1990’s. Albeit after a hard fall in the 2000’s on the right hand side over slippery rocks I resorted to flat pedals but kept my SPDs in my road bike!

[@anthonyj4969]

I started riding with toe clips and switched to SPDs when they first came out. Been riding them ever since. Just switched over from Shimano XTRs to HT M1 leopards

[@snoopy10411]

Regular Shimano SPD's on my hardtail, and got some shimano SPD compatible single sided pedals (SPD on one side and flat on the other) I bought from Halfords about 15 years ago. They were £5 due to having a damaged box and still running them today on my single speeder 29er rigid bike I use for family rides, commuting, nipping in to town, light off road duties etc. (towing the kiddy trailer etc) means I can use it either with my biking shoes or just trainers if I'm not in the mood.

[@hansottevanger4112]

Racing in mid to late 80s and early 90s started with the ol toe lips and remember the change to Shimano clip ins and still ride clipped in ... tried the flat pedals and lost skin on shins so back to clip in it was I now run the Shimano XT one sided clip in so I can ride on the flats riding to work in my work boots then when I hit the trails I use the other side with my Specialized Rine 1.0 trail shoes ( they have a wider foot fitting)

[@gregwebster8784]

Yep! Nothing beats a pair of mallets. I can float some pretty long sections clipped in.

[@mikelong5207]

Just put a set of Saints on my Cube Acid, use them on my road bike for a year and just felt wierd without them on my Cube, so I fitted a set, absolutely love them, although you do have to think ahead and make sure you have them on soft clip settings.

[@123moof]

Rode clipless for a bunch of years, but some old knee injuries from my youth have come back as niggles in my 40's and I'm running flats to allow my to adjust my low leg angle as needed to keep the knee from getting cranky.

[@deuce9624]

Good to see Doddy on a bike.

[@mattmacarewich854]

I raced BMX and moto-X in the 70's with flats. Raced road bikes with leather strap & toe-clips then clip-less. Fell over a number of embarrassing times at traffic lights. Started MTB'g with clipless. About 5 years ago I forgot my clipless MTB shoes on a MTB trip. Someone had a spare set of flats just so I could ride. All my knee pain and swelling I was getting after rides magically went away. I also reverted to my old Moto / BMX style riding and started sending it way more. Now I ride a few of the steepest downhill single tracks near my house and I do have to bail off at times. I've never personally seen anyone ride these super steeps with clipless. I will give them kudos if I do ever see someone with them on those trails. On the flip side, I do miss the climbing benefit.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

I've ridden both for years, although more recently I've been mainly on flats to get my jumping technique back in line.

[@travelblogger7102]

My Favourite bit of bike tech ever is a dropper post 🔥 It improves riding technic massively.

[@MultiTerrainBike]

thank you doddy for tempting me with new stuff to buy..

[@full-english]

I’m with you. Love my ME7. I do wish it accommodated my high arch tho.

[@rbstretch100]

Yep still got those original SPDs and they still work flawlessly.

[@janousek314]

I'd been riding clipless for 25+ years but then last year I decided to try flats. It took me a bit of a time to get into the skill to place feet correctly and stop relying on being connected to the pedal. I now finally start doing the proper bunnyhop using my body and feel less fears in drops. But I guess masters like Doddy can do all this even clipped :-D

[@MELAVINKING]

Doddy this was top class 💯💯.

[@itscrazycocotime4518]

Best thing I ever done ! I feel like I can't ride flats now. I lost a lot of speed and confidence at the start but a year later and I'm faster than I ever was. Clips everytime for me 🤟🏻

[@halfmanhalfcat1058]

i've been riding with toe grips on trails since the 90s! Only just moved over to clips

[@hobmarg]

Just switched to clipped in from flats my entire life. Still getting used to it so I am not riding as confidently as I did on my flats but climbing does feel better. I never had issues with my feet coming off flats to be honest, even rough DH in Whistler, but I've been riding clipped in on the road for the past year so figured I would try in MTB.

[@codymello9324]

I started riding clipless and found that I wasn't very confident with my riding, so for the last 2 years I have been on flats and absolutely love it. I will probably switch back to clips at some point.

[@stevecrump1375]

Classy video 👍

[@davidmessam4740]

I switch between clipless and flats, flats for trail parks but I intend to spend a lot more time on my local Ridgeway clipped in and may brave the trail parks clipped in too, I'll see how I go. For single track and the rolling hills of the Marlborough downs and Ridgeway all day epics i must admit I prefer being clipped in. Great feature 👍

[@domfluin1819]

I ride both and both have their plus and minus points. I always ride clipped on my gravel bike, but a while ago decided to try clipless on my hard tails. It was interesting. I quickly built up confidence descending, but the main area I felt uncomfortable was on tight switchback climbs. After a few month I went back to flats on my MTB’s and now feel less connected to my bike and worry more about my feet getting bounced off on rough descents. Funnily enough I’ve had more injuries from pedal strikes than from not being able to unclip quick enough. Swings & roundabouts I suppose, but am getting tempted to go back to clips again as do feel once you’re clipped in, you know your feet are where they need to be and they stay there.

[@paulbygrave6859]

Riding flats but keep looking at clips but right now just building up my skills on the bike as only been on it since Christmas from when I was a kid a long time ago

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Clip in pedals on my XC bike and flats on my trail bike - I enjoy both and I think I learn from riding on both types of pedals.

[@englishmtbinfrance3572]

Started clipless riding maybe 3 years ago. Couldn't go back to flats ever, cannot praise clipless enough.

[@iancsmiffy]

I ride clipless pedals always, most of my riding is XC, not racing (I'm too old and fat) but casual fun riding, some rides are long all-day rides and I feel clipless gives me more control and I feel less fatigued compared to when I rode with flats.

[@caroliro]

Riding clip-less for years but recently thought I would try flats. The end of my first ride, pedal gouged the crap out of my shin. I re-installed my old clip-less pedals so fast, blood was still running down my leg!

[@charlie9ine]

I rode clipless for 20 years, or more. I really didn’t think that there was any going back. Last year For some crazy reason I decided to ride flats. What you can get now is so much better than before and I found myself liking flats (5Ten Impacts make a difference). I agree with all that you put forward and I wonder now if going back to clipless will be a new experience. We shall see.

[@doncrescas]

Walked six km in my Pearl Izumi trail shoes after going OTB and suffering a shoulder separation. Glad the sole wasn't too stiff.

[@laurynasjagelo5075]

as someone who'd been riding flats since the start, I totally agree about the heavy back end; it was really noticeable at the start. I ended up rising the front end quite a bit to compensate. I found that the first month was a mental nightmare due to commitment, especially on the steeps: you really have to focus and make sure you get all the lines well, as bailing / falling can be bit daunting. Few months in, they do feel quite good, especially if you can adjust the release tension. Also long distance pedaling is NOTICEABLE. Now if I ride super steep stuff or jumpy / jibby trails - i'll take flats. Rest is excellent with clips.

[@tb4326]

I know most riders especially newer ones ride only flats, but this old skool rider started in the early 90’s. I can’t ride without them as I can’t keep my feet on them when riding.

[@kevinm.1939]

Doddy nails it, as usual!

[@chickenclips]

Ol Doddy Poppins dancing his way down the trails

[@prr665]

I've been on clips for over 15 years. One big advantage not mentioned here: you don't have to worry about the pedals striking your shins. Never happens.

[@juaneer]

Sure it does, it can happen when you crash, it's happened to me twice since January.

[@djogz]

Nahh. Have you tried CB mallets? I have the newer ones and the old ones. The old one is scary, has plates made of alum shapped like teeth. The newer one i have, the mallet dh has 8 pins on each side. I also had shin wounds from my egg beaters and candies. Lol

[@flippy66]

I've not had my flats hit my shin in years. If you have a good pin/shoe combination you really don't slip pedals.

[@stevem.]

totally see all those point, haf to switch to clipless due to pandemic out of stock flat shoe... got few scratch on my bike while clip and pedal wearing a bit but now that i'm use to it that's golden... and those crankbrother with their easy release are awesome in technical climb!

[@jamesblacklaws23]

Do the crank brothers pedals release in a different way. I ride clipped in on the road but have always been flats on mtb. There’s a few times I’ve fallen because of the clips on the road so that put me off with mtb.

[@stevem.]

@@jamesblacklaws23 i never ride road/shimano clip, But i know you are sort of glue to a fix position on the pedal. Crankbrother pedal have a flaoting amount of degre before they release either 10 or 15 degre some you can rotate your foot a bit ( better for old knee injury then being glue to the pedal) when i begin my journey into clipless i begin with the easy realese (10 degre) and had fall sometime in really technical trail due to clip and beginner mistake. if you switch from road clip to mtb clip (crankbrother) it might be worth borrow some friend's pedal to give a try before buying. worth i try... like doddy said i feel one with my bike and being able to be more aggressive on downhill side of the hill! so have a good ride!

[@mrtssmith]

I've been on clips since 1998 and it's the only way I'm comfortable, even in the snow.

[@raisagil2897]

Same, I could never go back.

[@alexanderalderfalk7932]

I tried clips for most of a season, once. I really liked the climbing efficiency of it, and the fact that you don't risk loosing a pedal on a super chunky section. But when it came to jumping... Well, that was scary. So I switched back to flats. xD I have trouble learning how to jump correctly, as is. Don't need another thing messing with my brain, while in the air.

[@scottschoppert9149]

Commit to the jump don’t worry about the pedals if you crash your feet with come out anyway. You eat dirt regardless of your pedals put them back on and get your head right

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Losing

[@alexanderalderfalk7932]

@@scottschoppert9149 I'm sure I'll try them out again, at some point. But I'll stick to my flats, for now. :P

[@mcspikesky]

@@dystopiaisutopia Find something better to do

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@mcspikesky nobody was talking to you