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In Issue 113 of Singletrack, David coordinated a flat pedal group test that put no fewer than 17 flatties through the grinder. It was a gloriously detailed feature, which provided great examples of why flats aren’t just for downhill riders.
Convincing arguments aside, not every rider is sold on flats though. In our most recent web poll, the line divides almost exactly 50/50 between those who prefer flats, and those who clip in. With that kind of split, there always has – and always will be – a lively debate as to which is perceived to be the best.