Using clip pedals in hybrid bikes is recent trend and many cyclists want to install these pedals in their bikes. Although, the trend of clip pedals is increasing; however, very few of the cyclists know its benefits and drawbacks. A large number of cyclists use these pedals in their hybrid bike only as fashion. Irrespective of fashion trends, you must know the advantages and disadvantages of these pedals. Actually, these pedals are not much beneficial for all categories of cyclists. However, clip pedals are very useful for some particular cyclists. In this post, you will read that how these pedals are beneficial for the cyclists. You will also be able to know that who must avoid using these pedals.
Advantages of hybrid bike clip pedals:
As you know, clip-pedals are beneficial only for few cyclists. Not every cyclist is comfortable with these pedals. Similarly, not every cyclist can produce best performance by hybrid bike clip pedals. After reading the under mentioned points, you can understand that either you must use these pedals or not.
- Clip pedals or toe clips are made with small frame to keep the feet fix on the pedals. Even you apply maximum force on the pedals; your feet will remain stable. The major benefit, which I could understand for toe clips, is strong feet grip on the pedals. The strong grip also prevents slipping when pedals are wet.
- No fear of clipping enhances your confidence and makes you to pedal fast; therefore, Clip pedals improve the speed capability of cyclists.
- For clip pedals, you do not need to buy special shoes because the element of slipping/sliding is rolled out due to clips. You can use your normal sports shoes for riding a hybrid bike when equipped with clip pedals. In this way, you can save money for buying special cleats hybrid bikes other than clip pedals.
- Clip pedals keep your knee and ankle joint stable on the position and you feel more comfortable on the bike. Using clip pedals leave long lasting positive effects on your joints.
Disadvantages of hybrid bike clip pedals:
Although, clip pedals are more comfortable for riding a hybrid bike but they also have some disadvantages. Before buying clip pedals, you must also consider the disadvantages. If you think that, these disadvantages affect your riding capabilities do not use in your hybrid bike. In any case, your riding performance must not be compromised.
- Having clip pedals restricts your maneuverability because removing feet from clips takes time and you may fall on the ground. Toe clip pedals are not useful for normal bikes to ride through busy streets.
- Restriction of feet movements is also a disadvantage for rough areas riding because you cannot deride quickly. Moreover, in rainy season you cannot quickly remove your feet to stabilize your self and bike in case of slipping.
- Presently, the cost of clip pedals is very high as compare to clipless pedals. Installation of these pedals can increase the total cost of your bike.