I use both. And like them both for different reasons. Truthfully I now lean more to flats on the gravel bike for commuting, touring and bikepacking. I use RaceFace Chester pedals and love them. I use Look SPD for when I’m doing very long group gravel rides with few stops. And there’s little difference between them for 95% of the riders out there not looking to pump out 1000watts. Great vid
Changed from clipless to flats this season, found a non clumpy flat shoe, Giro Trackers. The pedals are one up composites. Feels more natural to me than clipless ever did. Weighed up the pedal shinning me with the fact that riding gravel is usually less technical than mountainbiking and therefore the chances should hopefully be minimal. The ease of walking off the bike was enough just there.
I used to use clipless for commute and mtb but swapped to flat pedals a couple of years ago with FIVE TEN shoes and have never slipped off the pedals, great video as always 👍
I changed from SPD to flat pedals about a year ago. No problems. Also no anxiety about stopping while still clipped in. I ride now mostly in Decathlon sandals. I have also used flat bars on my Salsa Fargo for years. Cheaper, more control, do not miss the drops. Keep it simple.
I rode spd's for many years but recently ditched them from my Gravel/Adventure Bike to be more flexible with the shoes especially when on multiday tours. I think except on the road bike I am done with clipless.
I rode a hybrid bike similar to a mountain bike for years. Even though the pedals were flat, there were notches on the edges. This allowed it to dock with any shoe and was sufficient. When I started using my gravel bike on the streets of the city, everyone started to print jersey and spd pedals. It's as if they were united for the same word, as if there was a divine command on this matter. I have been using flat pedals in the forest, on rocky terrain and on muddy roads as I know how for 3 years. I'm very happy. Peace from Istanbul Sir!
I can't clip in at all since I broke my ankle and it is now frozen. I would surely die if I tried to twist to clip out. I ride flats on my XC MTB and my GB and can honestly say I have never slipped off the peddle, even after 2 Seasons of races, over 100,' of climbing and thousands of miles.
Ah, the old flat pedal to shin/calf interface...yep...always a treat 😢 having said that, I managed to clatter my shin with my spd pedal yesterday just propping the bike up at the cafe 😳
Flats on MTB, clipped in on gravel and road. Although I do use the dual sided crank bros pedals on the gravel bike which are clipped one side and flat the other.
Thanks for the tips on pedal selection - added to my list for a future monstercross bike build. Currently riding a Trek hybrid that I've souped up over the years with 40mm all-terrain tyres etc. Still got the original sheet metal flat pedals that have been solid (if slightly uncomfortable with sneakers for commuting) for a good few years. Using with waterproof walking shoes with solid soles and deep treads for hike-a-bike when bikepacking in UK gloop...
I run flat pedals and baggy shorts on my S-Works Roubaix SL8 , and take pride in dropping whole groups on my Sunday solo road rides, upstroke is a myth , strong legs trump aero everyday and when you find a saddle that fits you'll never waste money on bibs (or clop around a cafe feeling like you've shat your sisters leggings) again. Pretty sure roadies are more keen on getting dolled up and shaving themselves for their boyfriends attention than actually riding a bike like a man.
GCN did a test on UA-cam a few years ago and found 0 difference in power output between flats and clipless - difference is purely perceptual. (I think a person's power output finds it's way out through any muscle group and the down push is much stronger than pulling up muscles anyway). But they said advantage of clipless is for sprints when racing, just to keep feet on pedals rather than slipping off (and I suppose similarly to keep feet attached in MTB if needed). They might just give a different feel that some people may prefer though.
Been riding a while even managed to work at a bike shop for a bit. I am always amused when these types of questions and conversations come up. You can do whatever you want, trends tend to be like the people who obsess over them. Lacking substance.
Cracking video as always 👌. Just ordered a cascade, hope I’ve made the right choice after a long time of research. What forks and tyres are you running on yours pal?
I bought a Cascade a month ago and it’s by far the best all rounder I have ever ridden, I opted for wider drop bars for more gnarly descents…! Coming from a MTB back ground this was perfect for me, gonna do some gravel events with my new rig…! Absolutely love it….!
I used SPD pedals for years and then one day I put a pair of Crank Bros Stamp pedals on my gravel bike and never looked back 👍
Yea, I don't see why it's a thing that you can't use whatever the hell pedal you want on any bike!
Cheers for watching and commenting, means a lot 👍
@@ukgravelco no rules! 😜
I watched till the end.😊
Flats on my gravel bike - ridden in all weather and not slipped off yet
I use both. And like them both for different reasons. Truthfully I now lean more to flats on the gravel bike for commuting, touring and bikepacking. I use RaceFace Chester pedals and love them. I use Look SPD for when I’m doing very long group gravel rides with few stops. And there’s little difference between them for 95% of the riders out there not looking to pump out 1000watts. Great vid
Changed from clipless to flats this season, found a non clumpy flat shoe, Giro Trackers. The pedals are one up composites. Feels more natural to me than clipless ever did. Weighed up the pedal shinning me with the fact that riding gravel is usually less technical than mountainbiking and therefore the chances should hopefully be minimal. The ease of walking off the bike was enough just there.
I used to use clipless for commute and mtb but swapped to flat pedals a couple of years ago with FIVE TEN shoes and have never slipped off the pedals, great video as always 👍
Cheers!
I usually only injure myself with flat pedals when I walk into them when pushing the bike! 🤣
I changed from SPD to flat pedals about a year ago. No problems. Also no anxiety about stopping while still clipped in. I ride now mostly in Decathlon sandals. I have also used flat bars on my Salsa Fargo for years. Cheaper, more control, do not miss the drops. Keep it simple.
I rode spd's for many years but recently ditched them from my Gravel/Adventure Bike to be more flexible with the shoes especially when on multiday tours. I think except on the road bike I am done with clipless.
I rode a hybrid bike similar to a mountain bike for years. Even though the pedals were flat, there were notches on the edges. This allowed it to dock with any shoe and was sufficient. When I started using my gravel bike on the streets of the city, everyone started to print jersey and spd pedals. It's as if they were united for the same word, as if there was a divine command on this matter. I have been using flat pedals in the forest, on rocky terrain and on muddy roads as I know how for 3 years. I'm very happy. Peace from Istanbul Sir!
I can't clip in at all since I broke my ankle and it is now frozen. I would surely die if I tried to twist to clip out. I ride flats on my XC MTB and my GB and can honestly say I have never slipped off the peddle, even after 2 Seasons of races, over 100,' of climbing and thousands of miles.
Ah, the old flat pedal to shin/calf interface...yep...always a treat 😢 having said that, I managed to clatter my shin with my spd pedal yesterday just propping the bike up at the cafe 😳
Went from sod to flat cleated petals and didn’t look back. Don’t miss the spd’s at all
Flats on MTB, clipped in on gravel and road. Although I do use the dual sided crank bros pedals on the gravel bike which are clipped one side and flat the other.
Thanks for the tips on pedal selection - added to my list for a future monstercross bike build.
Currently riding a Trek hybrid that I've souped up over the years with 40mm all-terrain tyres etc. Still got the original sheet metal flat pedals that have been solid (if slightly uncomfortable with sneakers for commuting) for a good few years. Using with waterproof walking shoes with solid soles and deep treads for hike-a-bike when bikepacking in UK gloop...
The planned monstercross will basically have paddlewheels for tyres 😅
I run flat pedals and baggy shorts on my S-Works Roubaix SL8 , and take pride in dropping whole groups on my Sunday solo road rides, upstroke is a myth , strong legs trump aero everyday and when you find a saddle that fits you'll never waste money on bibs (or clop around a cafe feeling like you've shat your sisters leggings) again. Pretty sure roadies are more keen on getting dolled up and shaving themselves for their boyfriends attention than actually riding a bike like a man.
Clip in . Works for me 😄
GCN did a test on UA-cam a few years ago and found 0 difference in power output between flats and clipless - difference is purely perceptual. (I think a person's power output finds it's way out through any muscle group and the down push is much stronger than pulling up muscles anyway). But they said advantage of clipless is for sprints when racing, just to keep feet on pedals rather than slipping off (and I suppose similarly to keep feet attached in MTB if needed). They might just give a different feel that some people may prefer though.
Yes that makes sense 👍
Been riding a while even managed to work at a bike shop for a bit. I am always amused when these types of questions and conversations come up. You can do whatever you want, trends tend to be like the people who obsess over them. Lacking substance.
#.norulesjustride 👍
Cracking video as always 👌.
Just ordered a cascade, hope I’ve made the right choice after a long time of research.
What forks and tyres are you running on yours pal?
It's a Sonder pathfinder fork from alpkit and vittoria mezcal tyres
I bought a Cascade a month ago and it’s by far the best all rounder I have ever ridden, I opted for wider drop bars for more gnarly descents…! Coming from a MTB back ground this was perfect for me, gonna do some gravel events with my new rig…! Absolutely love it….!
@@ronaldomac4918They are great fun
Can you tell me what helmet you are using in the video
Hi, it's an original mask protone
I think the pull up theory was debunked some time ago ,in terms of power and efficiency
Clipless certainly “feel” more powerful though.
I have flats on a gravel since I bought it. I dont like spds so...
Of course, just need proper shoe and pedal combo.
Clips on every bike for me except bmx
flat pedals + aqua shoes = jump into the river for a quick swim without clumsily taking of shoes and socks.
Aqua gravel, love it 🤣
Clip in for myself, even mtb