[carlharsch]

Also, the ones I use (51's).

[SixtyPlus]

Thanks, Salvage! I guess I can look on the package and determine the multi vs single thing.

[Anant]

Yes, I think you need fancy pedals and shoes. A set of both are come with many bicycles also. It is not so high priced.

[salvage_bikes]

Where do bicycles include the shoes and pedals? In USA, the bicycles are sold without pedals, or with cheap plastic platform pedals, and the buyer is expected to replace them with his personal choice. Shops will gladly install the pedals for the new bike buyer though if he arranges with them for the purchase.

[Bubblehead10MM]

Heck no you don't need them. I personally use SPD's with Specialized MTB shoes, but for instance, Brian Lopes and Lee McCormack in "Mastering Mountain Bike Skills" talk about it and as experts some situations they go with flats.

[Ross14]

Originally Posted by superj

i use regular old skin scrappers on my two bikes. everyone tells me to upgrade though because when i ride with the group, they all have clip on shoes/pedals. i see the reason to but haven;t done it yet. those guys aren;t working as hard since they use their legs on the up strokes also so they are being more efficient them i am just pushing down

If you have a road bike it is a worth-wile investment to have clip less pedals, on a moutaion bike toe clips and straps are the minimum.

[bjjoondo]

Originally Posted by Ross14

If you have a road bike it is a worth-wile investment to have clip less pedals, on a moutaion bike toe clips and straps are the minimum.

I never liked full clips and straps on a MTB, I always used, half clips with no straps, the plastic one's, their cheap to replace. Well I'm not the world's best MTB pilot so I dab a bit more than most so I MUST be able to get my foot on the ground quickly!

[Farrowlane]

Originally Posted by whyeyebike

You don't "need" clipless pedals/shoes but if you go that route, I am sure you will really like them. Like Hack had written, you don't have to go expensive, or fancy for that matter. But get the better shoe over more expensive pedals. Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

+1

This is also what I say!

Besides, most of your road bike acquaintances will be clipped in and they'll sorta expect you to be too.

PS.

Ya just gotta join a road bike club to really experience the bike to its fullest potential...It's a whole lotta fun!

[rynoman03]

Platforms at least on a MTB. I like my clipless's so far. I feel more connected to the bike. However I tend to fall alot more. But my previous bike was too big for me. We'll see how the new bike treats me since its just the right size for my height and handles alot better.

[retromike3]

I have been using Suntour mountain bike pedals with full plastic cages four over twenty years and my feet don't fall off the pedals. I usealiy leave them loose so I can get my feet out, the straps are long, so I can tighten them down if I really need to. If you want you can just reach down and loosen them up to get out.

I think the whole mountain clipless thing started when the ski folks started to offer mountain bike bike in the summer. So you had to buy the "new" shoes with your gear. What is the color for this year? Got to keep appearances.

mike the bike guy