This aul forum is a bit dull right now so here is something to have a yarn over, As of 2007 the never ending debate of Flats Vs. Clipless in DH well...ended, thank fcuk!
But here is some actual research carried out by Greg "coachG" Romero. Its a BMX protocol but comes to some interesting conclusions, based on fact not speculation I might add.
http://www.bmxnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1197&Itemid=109
Basically, A lot of people assumed that the extra power advantage gained from riding devil pedals was gained from the addition of an up-stroke.
But as the research proves adding an upstroke is HUGELY detremental to peak power, RPM and top speed!
And as Greg himself says clips still rule over flats as "The prime movers of the leg muscles producing concentric/eccentric contractions can focus on what it does best without hesitation of trying to keep the ball of the foot attached to the pedal.
So basically, clips produce more power then flats, but not for the reasons most peps think, and the people who clip-in and power to the finish line of whatever DH race using an "up-stroke" are doing themselfs a major injustice!
Its good reading, well for me anyways...enjoy!
But here is some actual research carried out by Greg "coachG" Romero. Its a BMX protocol but comes to some interesting conclusions, based on fact not speculation I might add.
http://www.bmxnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1197&Itemid=109
Basically, A lot of people assumed that the extra power advantage gained from riding devil pedals was gained from the addition of an up-stroke.
But as the research proves adding an upstroke is HUGELY detremental to peak power, RPM and top speed!
And as Greg himself says clips still rule over flats as "The prime movers of the leg muscles producing concentric/eccentric contractions can focus on what it does best without hesitation of trying to keep the ball of the foot attached to the pedal.
So basically, clips produce more power then flats, but not for the reasons most peps think, and the people who clip-in and power to the finish line of whatever DH race using an "up-stroke" are doing themselfs a major injustice!
Its good reading, well for me anyways...enjoy!