I also keep a mental note of crashes and "near misses" that happen to me while riding. And while I'm sure there are some scenarios where clips might have saved the day, I am certain that the vast majority of my slip-ups would have had worse outcomes on clips. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm far more comfortable and confident pushing limits on flats.
Sept. 13, 2021, 8:07 a.m. - Ryan Walters
I also keep a mental note of crashes and "near misses" that happen to me while riding. And while I'm sure there are some scenarios where clips might have saved the day, I am certain that the vast majority of my slip-ups would have had worse outcomes on clips. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm far more comfortable and confident pushing limits on flats.