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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.

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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.

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t_w in reply to @BareNecessities

My technique is still pretty shit but, yeah, with spuds on jumps I would tend to pull up with the feet. Had a few heart stopping moments where I started lifting the rear of the bike and lurching forward.

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