straps stay on every shoe. I had hard time with cages and thin barefoot shoes
bright-crescent-1029 on
Pedal straps are probably the best all around. I like toe cages and straps bc I think they look better but straps are probably more secure and they def do less damage to your shoes
MMaarrttiinn527 on
Cages in my eyes look nicer and especially with metal cages are easier to get your foot into
Straps are going to be more comfortable 100% and you can wear shoes with flexible top material
They are also quicker and more flexible to adjust because cages can limit how far forward you can place your foot on the pedal. With straps you have the big platform + a more comfy top. The only issues that I find with mtb platform pedals overall is that the pins can sometimes really chew up the bottoms of your shoes if they are soft and flat.
In my experience with cages some shoes can also cause you to slip out when pulling up on the pedals, but I rarely or never wear such shoes so this is not an issue for me
Why do I use toe clips? Well, I like the design and how they look on my bike
Global-Problem-6510 on
straps ftw
Tickomatick on
Strap-ons, yes
scalloprisotto on
Cages are more comfortable if you put in the money, if not straps
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straps stay on every shoe. I had hard time with cages and thin barefoot shoes
Pedal straps are probably the best all around. I like toe cages and straps bc I think they look better but straps are probably more secure and they def do less damage to your shoes
Cages in my eyes look nicer and especially with metal cages are easier to get your foot into
Straps are going to be more comfortable 100% and you can wear shoes with flexible top material
They are also quicker and more flexible to adjust because cages can limit how far forward you can place your foot on the pedal. With straps you have the big platform + a more comfy top. The only issues that I find with mtb platform pedals overall is that the pins can sometimes really chew up the bottoms of your shoes if they are soft and flat.
In my experience with cages some shoes can also cause you to slip out when pulling up on the pedals, but I rarely or never wear such shoes so this is not an issue for me
Why do I use toe clips? Well, I like the design and how they look on my bike
straps ftw
Strap-ons, yes
Cages are more comfortable if you put in the money, if not straps