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@Monsta
Prepare for your quads to hate you! I've been riding for about 2 weeks now and they are decking!!! Not so bad if you're going to use the brake alot, but slowing down all the time and the occasional skid really takes it out of them...
My bike came with clips and straps, but I took them off to practice riding fixed with powerstraps as I thought it'd be a bit easier. I find them fine and am still commuting with them, but am starting to think of moving back to clips and straps...
So if you're worried about the whole thing, I'd say get some powerstraps (£20) to get used to flipping your pedal and getting your foot in and out, then move up to the full cage later if you feel like it.