For most kinds of racing, clipless pedals are better than flats. For most cycling that isn’t racing, no; they’re an alternative that you may prefer, not an essential upgrade. You might want them on ...

If you’re using standard pedals, or traditional toeclips, then switching to clipless pedals could make it a lot less effort. Cycling journalists Rob Ainsley and Simon Howarth explain why you might ...

LOOK invented the ‘clipless pedal’ in 1984 largely based on ski binding mechanisms, which they already manufactured. Prior to 1984 bike racers’ shoes were attached to the bike with ‘toe clips/straps’, ...

Ask any cyclist for their recommendation on the best pedals for a road bike and you’ll receive a mixed bag of answers. That’s because there are so many brilliant clipless pedals out there from ...