Buyer’s Guide — The best clipless pedals

Argomento: Ciclismo | Pubblicato 17/11/2015 00:00:13 | Letto 82 volte

by John Stevenson November 12 2015

Nine of the best pedals from £16 to over £400

Clipless pedals are popular because they provide a firm, secure connection between bike and rider that’s easier to release than the previous system of straps and slotted cleats. But which of the many systems is best for you?

Because they hold your feet in the right place on the pedals and keep them there, clipless pedals are more efficient than regular shoes and flat pedals. They’re also much easier to get out of than the clip and strap pedals enthusiast riders and racers used before the 1980s

Shoes for clipless pedals have stiff soles, which also improves efficiency and comfort.

Count the bolts

There are two types of clipless pedal. Pedals for road racing follow the original concept introduced by Look in 1984. The cleat stands proud of the sole and is attached by three bolts. This allows an unc...Leggi il resto della notizia: Buyer’s Guide — The best clipless pedals