The biggest plus with the Frogs compared to toe clips and straps is easy entry. Maybe I'm uncoordinated, but even after years of using them, I find it sometimes takes me 20 yards of futzing to flip the pedals the right way and get my feet into both pedals, which has its downsides riding in traffic. The Frogs are basically step n' go. OTOH, with toe clips and straps I have no lingering doubts, as I do with the Frogs, whether I'll somehow not be able to get a foot OUT to keep myself from falling over in a panic stop. Only ridden a week with the Frogs so far. Maybe I'll get used to them and gain confidence in that department. The biggest downside of course with the Frogs is having to wear the only pair of shoes I have with the cleats, rather than whatever happens to be on my feet. Owning a pedal wrench has been a revelation though--I can change pedals in ten minutes to suit the ride. I'm thinkin' Grip Kings could be the pedals for commuting at least. They have lots of fans, I'm interested to see what the buzz is about.
Rob in Seattle On Oct 16, 2010, at 2:17 PM, Johnny Alien wrote: > I just put a set of Frogs on my Rambouillet. Did a 28 mile run today > with them and I actually get along pretty well with them. I miss > moving my feet anywhere I want them but it had some benefits too. > > On Oct 16, 4:35 pm, Rob Harrison <[email protected]> wrote: >> Experimenting with pedals on my Saluki these days. Took off the MKS Touring >> pedals + toe clips, now running (gasp!) Speedplay Frogs. (First time ever >> with clipless pedals--and I like 'em more than I ever thought I would!) >> Would now like to try Grip Kings. >> >> Anyone have an extra pair? >> >> Rob in Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
