Bicycling season is right around the corner. It won’t be long until most are back on their bikes ready to add some miles. Have you ever considered making some adjustments to your bike? Upgrading your pedals can be one of the best and easiest options, which can make a huge difference. There are a number of great options available for those with their original pedals.

Many people decide to change their pedals on their bike to a type where you are actually connected full time. You have two main forms you can choose from, a clip less or a toe clip pedal. What are the advantages to switching? Well you actually get more power to your pedaling. Right now if you are not attached to your pedals you are only able to push down on the petal to propel the bike. If you are clipped on you can use both a downward push and an upward pull on the backside. This type of clips allows you to be alot more efficient.

There are two different types of ways to get you locked onto your bike. The first option is to clip your fott into a basket. Commonly called a toe clip. Though most serious bikers do not prefer this type of clipping in, many who are just starting out with a clip in pedal, find this to be a great starting point. It allows you to stay cliped in or turn it upside down and use it as a traditional pedal.

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The second type of pedals are called clipless, though a bit of a misnomer since you are actually locked onto your bike. These are the preferred type for more serious riders. All of the clipless pedals require specialized shoes to use with the specific pedal you choose. There are generally two forms of clipless options. There are SPD’s, which are commonly used on road bikes, and PD’s that are more commonly used on mountain bikes. SPDs have a wide pedal and use stiff shoes unlike the PD.

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It is advisable to try a pair first, or to try with your bike on a trainer. This allows you the ability to get the hang of clipping in and out of your new pedals, reducing your chances of crashes. It takes a bit of practice to remember to detach your feet from the bike before coming to a full stop.