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Re:Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists (... by Tarrosion on Monday February 22, 2021 @02:45PM (#26229540)
Ah I've often wondered about this when riding! I wear grippy shoes on spiky pedals, but not clipped in (or using a poorly-named clipless system).

Alternating left-right pushes feels very different than trying to maintain a continuous circular motion with quasi-equal force throughout. But unscientifically I can't notice any difference.

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Re:Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists (... by mrcartmenez on Monday February 22, 2021 @06:09PM (#26231922)
Clip ins (“Clipless”) aren’t any more efficient than flats, but will allow a little more power in a sprint.

Clipping in is mostly a cargo-cult among non-pro riders

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Re:Training Makes Runners More Efficient, but Not Cyclists (... by pdemporg on Monday February 22, 2021 @06:48PM (#26232195)
'Clipless' pedals are so called because the system that preceded them was composed of toe clips and straps. Remove the clips and replace with ski bindings, and voila - clipless pedals!
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