- I could cheat at bunny hopping (true, but bad practice)
- I could pull as well as push on up hill pedaling (bad idea as it turns out)
- You stay attached to the bike on jumps (true)
The downside to clipless pedals are that it's easy for your technique to get lazy. So I've done it - I'm back to flats with a set of Superstar Components Thru-Pin Nano pedals and 510 Impact Low shoes.
On my first ride, I'm loving them and I feel as secure as I do clipped in. A good move that is bound to bring on my riding.
I thought this might be a good time to update you on the Hope M4 brakes as well. I had some trouble fitting these. The fronts were perfect, but the backs just didn't seem right. I emailed their excellent support team and went through the motions though it transpires I'd followed the instructions to the letter. So, I stripped them off and refitted them and I can only imagine that I hadn't centered the calipers properly the first time round. These things are amazing!
They never grab, the reach and bite point adjustments are a revelation and they don't fade. I've heard the sintered pads are even better so I'll try those when it comes time to replace. I couldn't be happier.
I thought this might be a good time to update you on the Hope M4 brakes as well. I had some trouble fitting these. The fronts were perfect, but the backs just didn't seem right. I emailed their excellent support team and went through the motions though it transpires I'd followed the instructions to the letter. So, I stripped them off and refitted them and I can only imagine that I hadn't centered the calipers properly the first time round. These things are amazing!
They never grab, the reach and bite point adjustments are a revelation and they don't fade. I've heard the sintered pads are even better so I'll try those when it comes time to replace. I couldn't be happier.
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