mightymike
Adventurer
I've only been riding a mountain bike for about a year and just upgraded to a Specialized Rockhopper Disc 29" from a 15 year old Cannondale. Very impressed with the new bike and I have a question for you experienced folk:
Would you recommend that I learn to use toe clips? I do not want to use true toeclips with specialized shoes because I participate in a few adventure races every year in which I am on-and-off the bike, running through the woods for a few miles. I have a pair of "basket" type toe clips. The folks at the bike shop suggested that I use toe clips for better control and the ability to get up-stroke leg power. I've been watching a lot of MTB videos on the web and some of the folks who really look like they know what they are doing are not using any clips.
Your comments are appreciated.
Mike
Would you recommend that I learn to use toe clips? I do not want to use true toeclips with specialized shoes because I participate in a few adventure races every year in which I am on-and-off the bike, running through the woods for a few miles. I have a pair of "basket" type toe clips. The folks at the bike shop suggested that I use toe clips for better control and the ability to get up-stroke leg power. I've been watching a lot of MTB videos on the web and some of the folks who really look like they know what they are doing are not using any clips.
Your comments are appreciated.
Mike