Let's offroad / mountain bike / mtb / ride dirt

You are reading a single comment by @t_w and its replies. Click here to read the full conversation.

•

ChasnotRobert

Is it a mistake to have SPDs on mtb?

wondering about the pros and cons of clipless vs platforms

•

t_w in reply to @ChasnotRobert

Depends on what you ride. I used to alternate between SPDs and flats as being clipped in can promote bad technique, especially for jumps. But these days I ride flats all the time. Just prefer not being connected to the bike when riding steeps, as crashing is a certainty.

•

BareNecessities in reply to @t_w

as being clipped in can promote bad technique

I'll be fitting some flats after Torq, for this very reason. Want to learn how to bunny hop properly, and get out of the habit of pulling up on the pedals.

About

Avatar for t_w @t_w started