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January 10, 2024•8 min readFlats vs Clips: What the Data Actually Shows
After analyzing power data, efficiency metrics, and injury statistics, the answer might surprise you. Here's what the science really says.
The eternal debate between flat pedals and clipless systems has raged for decades. But what happens when we move beyond anecdotes and examine the hard data?
Power Transfer Analysis
Contrary to popular belief, our laboratory testing shows that power transfer efficiency between flats and clips differs by less than 3% in most riding scenarios. The real differences emerge in specific situations.
