Clipless pedals improve power transfer (5-10% gains in some studies) and pedaling efficiency on long road rides; flats give faster bail-outs and are better for technical MTB descents and beginners. Most road cyclists go clipless; many trail and gravel riders mix both. Below, we compare power, safety, learning curve, and price. While clipless pedals tend … Read more
If you’re new to cycling, you might’ve overheard more experienced cyclists chatting about replacing or upgrading parts of their bike’s “drivetrain”. But what is a bike drivetrain, and what different bike parts does it include? To help you get to grips with your bicycle drivetrain, we’ll be covering: Ready for the lowdown on drivetrain bike … Read more
To remove bike pedals: use a 15mm pedal wrench or 8mm Allen key (depending on the pedal). The right pedal has a regular thread — turn the wrench counter-clockwise to remove. The left pedal has a reverse thread — turn the wrench clockwise to remove. Always remove pedals while standing in front of the bike, … Read more
One of the most critical points of contact you have with your bike is the pedals. You can put an incredible amount of power into them, but they also give you valuable feedback from the surface you are riding on. Therefore, you should carefully consider what pedals you fit to your bike. There are different … Read more