I’ve been flats only for the first 2 ½ years of my biking career. Tried other systems, crank bro’s and Shimano specifically, but always went back to flats because I could never get used to it. Just felt like standing on a slippery, thin metal pole or something.
But Bontrager Rally shoes and HT T1 pedals have been the only system that I think will get me to switch. The deep and rearward cleat pocket and flex in the shoes actually makes them feel like flats. I’m a fan, and hopefully other shoe manufacturers follow suit and just keep moving the cleat further back.
March 15, 2020, 9:11 a.m. - badgerracer
I’ve been flats only for the first 2 ½ years of my biking career. Tried other systems, crank bro’s and Shimano specifically, but always went back to flats because I could never get used to it. Just felt like standing on a slippery, thin metal pole or something. But Bontrager Rally shoes and HT T1 pedals have been the only system that I think will get me to switch. The deep and rearward cleat pocket and flex in the shoes actually makes them feel like flats. I’m a fan, and hopefully other shoe manufacturers follow suit and just keep moving the cleat further back.