Description
After 15 years of riding strictly clipless pedals, Rich has switched back to flat pedals. Rich breaks down the key differences, pros, and cons of both pedal systems, explains why ditching clips brought the fun and technique back into his riding!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Clipless vs Flat Pedals Explained
02:03 - Pros & Cons of Each System
02:44 - Why Rich Rode Clips for 15 Years
04:04 - Why Make the Switch to Flats?
04:49 - Improving Your Bike Technique
05:16 - Accessibility & Lower Barriers
06:44 - Catching Up With Fergus: Why Only Clips?
08:23 - Has Relying on Clips Affected Fergus' Riding?
09:18 - Could Fergus Ever Switch to Flats?
11:41 - Summary & Outro
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