Today's
mountain bikers are split in their pedal choice, with many downhill racers
joining the XC riders' clipless pedal option and many trail riders opting for
flats. Being clipped into your pedal might seem daft on technical trails, but
clipless pedals and shoe cleats can boost your pedalling efficiency by upto 30%
on climbs, which means possibly going 30% longer during a ride. Everyone likes
to go 30% longer! So if you're looking for the lowdown on how to set up cleats
and shoes for the first time, or looking for some cheat codes to make the job
easier, then ex-pro bike mechanic Dan Milner has the answers
here.
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