|
Benefit |
Power
Grips |
Toe Clips & Straps |
Clipless Pedals |
Bare Pedals |
|
Increases pedal power |
Yes |
Yes (when locked in) |
Yes (when clipped in) |
No |
|
More power when you need it for technical
manouvering |
Yes, simply rotate your foot a
little more & get even more power when you need it most. |
No |
No, in fact many clipless riders clip out for
technical sections, losing the benefit of power when you need it most. |
No |
|
Easy entry & exit |
Yes, simply slide your foot in and
out with a natural motion. |
No (requires bending down to tighten & loosen
strap) |
Depends on type of pedals, shoes &
experience |
Yes |
|
Hands free |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Allows use of any type of shoes (even winter
boots) |
Yes (Power Grips are adjustable to
fit different shoe sizes & even come in extra long for winter riding with
boots.) |
Yes |
No (all clipless systems require you to buy special
shoes) |
Yes |
|
No special pedals required |
Yes (Power Grips attach to most
metal cage pedals). |
Yes |
No (in order to use clipless—you need to buy
special clipless pedals and shoes.) |
Yes |
