Are Flat Pedals As Fast As Clipless On An eBike?

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​ It’s the age-old debate but applied to modern technology, are Flat Pedals any quicker than Clipless pedals on an eBike? Rich Payne puts this to the test both on the climbs and the descents. Will being able to push down and pull up help on the climbs, do you really need to be clipped in when descending on an eBike? Well, we’ve tested it for you!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 – Welcome!
01:06 – Pedal Explainer
02:33 – Pros & Cons
07:07 – The timed runs!
10:51 – The Results

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