What's the Deal With: Clipless Pedals

Published: August 27, 2007, 11:45 am

Tags: biking, clipless pedals, cycling, pedals

I love biking because it is a great form of transportation and exercise. In both situations, riding clipless pedals really pays off. The term "clipless pedals" is confusing so it helps to know that as biking evolved, so did pedals. First there were basic pedals (like many of us had on our bikes when we were kids), then came pedals with toe clips (or baskets) to help the foot stay "put" on the pedal, now there are "clipless pedals." Clipless pedals are a two-part system consisting of shoes that lock into pedals. Cycling shoes have a "cleat" mounted to their sole that literally snaps into a receptacle on the pedal, allowing you to quickly snap into the pedal. To release the connection, you just twist your ankles outward to free your feet. Having your feet attached to pedals takes some getting used to and you might take a few spills before always remembering your feet are clipped into the pedal, but the rewards are large. The primary benefit of using clipless pedals is they aid

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