"Cycling is full of conflict. Whether it’s the wheel size debate, MTB vs e-MTB, or coil vs air, few make quite as big a difference to a whole riding style as clipless and flat pedals. One ties you to a bike mechanically, whereas the other provides superior freedom. Whether you’re firmly in the ‘flat pedals win medals’ camp or you’re looking to eke extra efficiency from your bike, here are the pros and cons of flat vs clipless pedals."
An age-old argument, such are the words from the bike world as the guys from off.road.cc talk about the choice between clipless and flat.
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FUNN Flat Pedals
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FUNN Clipless Pedals
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