Choosing a mountain bike can feel totally overwhelming. It seems like there’s an endless array of different styles and features out there that can send you into a tailspin. At some point, almost every rider has been there, scrolling through options and wondering “which one is actually right for me?”

Amplified Efficiency and Power Transfer - Flat pedals are far and away the least efficient method of commuter cycling. With flat pedals, there is only one section of the pedal rotation in which you are able to apply pressure to the drivetrain: the down stroke. This uses the same leg muscle over and over causing the muscle, and you as the rider to fatigue more quickly. I know this may come across as some fixie nonsense, but the best part of clipless riding is the firm connection that the rider gains with their bicycle’s drive train.