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Show June 1996 Clipless Pedals vs. Traditional Pedals, _ A Layperson’s Opinion by Kathleen Leopardi — As mountain _ biking becomes more high-tech every year, some of the latest gadgets have now become the norm and are here to “click” in, and you become part of the bike without having to reach down to adjust straps and risk losing control of the bike in the clumsy process. This ease and convenience of stay. Where you go into a bike shop and look at the ‘96 bikes, just “clicking” in does take — accessories like shocks and - clipless pedals are now stan- a few rides, and maybe a crash dard components on the more expensive bikes - and are even or three, the motion of stepping in and twisting out trickling down to a few of the becomes less expensive ones. The front end shock is sending rigid forks to the graveyard, and clipless pedals are doing away with the old bear-trap model clip pedals. ) Remember when ski bindings manufacturers came out with step in bindings and ski straps became obsolete? It was a breakthrough in the ski industry. The ease and convenience of just stepping into your bindings and going was revolutionary. The same idea some time to get used to. After step on the pedal natural as the motion of pedaling. The pedals are nice and small and are much lighter than traditional pedals. They are less bulky than pedals with _clips, which is nice for your shins. (How many times have you gouged your shin into the ruthless claws of traditional pedals? OUCH!) Another very nice feature on the clipless pedals is the double sided binding so it doesn’t matter which side of the pedal you holds true with clipless pedals. Just as and step on, you — side, so when you need to slide into it, you must first roll the pedal upright with a fancy flipping action of your foot, which can be an event of its own when riding rocky, technical terrain. After you get to the point where the pedals are not so foreign, you will begin to experience the performance of clipless pedals. The cleat and pedal is like a ski boot to a not to mention being locked into the pedal when a quickrelease from the pedal is binding. It is a solid unit, so in. Traditional pedals have a clip on one side; the heavy | FOR Gear For “Windsurfing ad in the same efficiency, however to get that efficiency, you must crank down pedal straps Let Us Peddle on the in the WOMAN WCR! WANTED: Call SALE: with expe- 742.3236. Motorcycles. AHAMA Legal 360cc Single Yamaha & MB-5 50cc Honda $500. Call Mike Pech at 467.1916 this HOUSE FOR SALE: How can you afford to live the ski bum life and pay rent at the same time? Here’s a creative solution that’s also a great investment: Buy my home in Sanay, Loach s, 500 8) .-L1LVe in the “mother-in-law” apartment downstairs (sepa- separately. . Once the decision is made to make the investment of money, and .a little learning time, in some clipless pedals you will soon see the benefits in your riding. Kathleen Leopardi is not only our Health & Fitness Editor but also a personal trainer. Is she can whip the publisher into shape she can do it for anyone. See he ad in somewhere in this issue. it comensurate used; ing cleats with the purchase of a pair of pedals, which until recently had to be purchased boast Wage $30 Sale” TUTORING: Approximately 10hrs per week for private residence in Alta. Responsible, experienced, no flakes - please. rience. your bike. The pedaling of the ward stroke of the pedal revolution without fatiguing the quads on the up-stroke of the revolution. The hamstring muscle (back of the thigh) can be fired up more efficiently for the up-stroke because the foot is securely attached to the pedal. Traditional pedals can saw CLEANING $90 to $180 for most of us (or issue!). Fortunately, pedal manufacturers are now includ- quadriceps muscles (front of the thigh) during the down- you top of the line bikes, run from see T FLED SCIENCE Boost your math and science grades with one-on-one tutoring! Rates start at $10/hour. Socrates Learning Systems. 596.8386. Tell them The over-all benefits mentioned above do not come without a price. Shoes run from $50 to $130 depending on the brand and model. The pedals, while included with when you are “clicked” on to the pedal you become part bike becomes very efficient, _ because you are able to use the can just “click” required. CLASS MATH AND rate entrance, kitchen, bath, W/D) and rent the upstairs (3 bedroom, 1 %¥% baths, hardwood floors, W/D)-.. Perfect set-up for the eight person. 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