Comments on: Getting Out of the Comfort Zones http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:52:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: erik http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6706 erik Wed, 11 May 2005 06:11:41 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6706 clipless is the only way to ride.... clipless is the only way to ride….

]]> By: RL http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6702 RL Wed, 11 May 2005 01:56:46 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6702 I can't ride without my clipless. When I am riding on platforms I don't feel like I have complete control of the bike. I can’t ride without my clipless. When I am riding on platforms I don’t feel like I have complete control of the bike.

]]> By: erik http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6686 erik Tue, 10 May 2005 00:43:28 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2005/05/09/getting-out-of-the-comfort-zones/#comment-6686 well, the reason they are called clipless is: you know those strap things you see on some pedals, with the belt buckle like things...those are pedal clips... no clips, means clipless...makes no sense, i know:) personally, although it took some serious bike time, I wouldn't ride without clippin in...it's all in your mind man....clippin in really is much better for handling skills and if you happen to wipe, it doesnt even phase the momentum of a perfect fall, in other words, your shoes just pop right out without a glich. mind over matter, and pretty soon the mind wont matter. well, the reason they are called clipless is: you know those strap things you see on some pedals, with the belt buckle like things…those are pedal clips… no clips, means clipless…makes no sense, i know:)
personally, although it took some serious bike time, I wouldn’t ride without clippin in…it’s all in your mind man….clippin in really is much better for handling skills and if you happen to wipe, it doesnt even phase the momentum of a perfect fall, in other words, your shoes just pop right out without a glich. mind over matter, and pretty soon the mind wont matter.

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