Are Flat Pedals As Fast As Clipless On An eBike?

The classic debate returns, this time with a modern twist—are flat pedals faster than clipless pedals on an eBike? Rich Payne puts them head-to-head in a real-world test, covering both climbs and descents. Does the ability to push and pull up with clipless pedals offer an advantage on steep ascents? And when it comes to descending, do you really need to be clipped in for better control? We’ve done the testing, so you don’t have to. Check out the results!