GEAR THERAPY: Flat vs Clipless Pedals w/ Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Simon Stewart, & Zach Henderson

For today’s Gear Therapy episode, the team gets together to try to solve Jonathan’s pedal dilemma. Like many riders out there, Jonathan is questioning his current pedal choice, and not surprisingly, he’s considering ditching his clipless pedals and replacing them with flats. Sascha and Zack bring a valuable mountain bike coaching perspective to the conversation, and together with Simon’s years of experience in the industry and bike shops, they look at the advantages and disadvantages of both styles of pedals and do our best to guide Jonathan’s decision. They know he’s not alone, and anyone in a similar pedal conundrum will benefit from tuning in.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Pedal Horror Stories (1:24)

Why the Hell are They Called “Clipless”? (13:29)

Jonathan’s Pedal Issues (18:49)

Clips are Jonathan’s Security Blankie (24:39)

Pros & cons of flats (27:25)

Clipless Pedals Promoting & Masking Bad Habits (35:50)

Cornering Technique & Flat Pedals (36:40)

Sascha Calls Simon Out (40:15)

New Flat Pedal and Shoe Design (42:18)

Jonathan’s Pedal Prescription (47:21)

Uphill Technical & Pedal Strikes (1:02:36)

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