Review of Delta Bicycle Strapless Toe Clips

Delta Bicycle Strapless Toe Clips
By: Delta Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 38
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Delta Bicycle Strapless Yoe Clips

On: 2010-07-23

The toe clips are made from tough polythene and appear to be very durable. I
recommend them highly.

The width allowed for inserting the toe of the shoe is not wide enough for
Shimono road touring shoes and I modified them slightly with a heat gun.

Convenient

On: 2010-07-14

These clips are easy to install and easy to use. My old metal clips would scrape the ground when the pedals were flipped upside down, but these are lower profile so you dont need to have both feet in immediately unless youre turning sharply. They do flex when pulling on them, but still transmit torque on the up-stroke, so for me its a good compromise between function and convenience.

pedal clips

On: 2010-05-20

I had to modify my pedals slightly for the clips to fit. If youre handy this will be no problem.
These clips are an intermediary step to the more advanced (and expensive) shoes and clips that bikers usually move up to.
I do believe they are helping me ride faster.

Great low cost product

On: 2010-05-19

After reading the reviews I was confident this product would suit my needs. Set up was easy and the learning curve for using the clips is very little. Great product at a great price.

Strapless toe clips

On: 2010-05-08

I purchased a pair of these clips, and am disappointed. They are a little too small for my large foot. Which ever shoe I wear, the toes dont go all the way into the clip, and its very uncomfortable. Im sure for someone who has a smaller foot, they would work fine.

Great for recreational use

On: 2010-05-06

These clips are a great alternative to straps, mostly because it is much easier to take the foot off the pedal quickly. They cannot compare with clipless systems (SPD, etc.) in terms of performance, but for recreational use they are definitely worth the money.

Inexpensive, adequate for using with indoor trainer

On: 2010-05-03

The toe clips provide easy and firm grip to pedals while using an indoor bike trainer. Sturdy and very easy to install.

Strapless Toe Clips

On: 2010-04-23

Very good price for this product. I can use this on my road or mountain bike.

Pretty much worthless.

On: 2010-03-28

I thought these would be a great addition to my commuter. I ended up removing them after one ride. These might be fine if you have tiny feet, but I found them to not fit my size 12s as they flexed and bent. They are now in my junk box, however I may screw them to the wall and use them as tool hangers.

I was quite underwhelmed.

a little hard to install

On: 2009-11-27

These seem okay, But there is no instructions with these, I had to figure it out myself and then had to drill holes into my pedals.. They fit okay now but I would spend the extra money and have my local bike shop do it for me next time purchasing theirs.

Not quite what I expected

On: 2009-10-29

I received these clips from Amazon today. As noted in other reviews, there were no instructions with the clips. Because of the particular pedal that I have (Sunlite Bicycle Clipless I) I had some difficulity getting the retaining nut on. There was not enough room on the back side of the pedal to get any type of wrench on the nut and it was rather hard to hold the nut by hand while trying to tighten it. However, after getting the lock nut snugged fairly tight by hand, I was able to tighten the fastener enough that I felt it was secure. Again, this was on a particular type pedal. Maybe other pedals might not be so hard. I was not too impressed with the flexibility of the clip. This may not be a problem but my perception is that it would not take hard use. Having said that, I have not used the clips yet so I may change my mind after riding for a hundred miles or so.

Great ... if your big toe is the same size as your little toe

On: 2009-10-05

They do what they are supposed to, but they are symmetrical while most feet are not. On the big-toe side, your foot will be smushed, and the little-toe side, too loose.

Too flexible

On: 2009-09-13

Just wanted to try some inexpensive clips out and these clips proved to be just that - they are way too flexible to be truly useful. I thought the plastic would be a bit more rigid.

Watch the Clearance Clarance!

On: 2009-08-11

These Strapless Toe Clips worked great when I first installed them on my road bike that was currently on my trainer. When I took my bike off the trainer, it was then I found out I had clearance issues with the back of my front tire when turning while pedaling. I know the two ribs on the toe clips are there to keep them from flexing so I cant "modify" them. You may not have this problem. Overall they worked fine.

Beware!

On: 2009-07-31

Im a newbie to competitive cycling. Seeking an alternative to clip-in shoes, I bought these. Didnt fit my bike! I thought these things were universal fit, but apparently not. Product description did not warn of such thing, and does not have any sort of measurement chart to see if it fits your bike. No instructions. Very disappointed because they look like a good product but cant use it!

Work better than expected for plastic

On: 2009-07-24

These were the first clips Ive ever tried and was a bit skeptical about the plastic but for the price I took a chance. These are good for a cheap experiment to see if you like being attached to your pedals before going to the clip less flavor with the cleats and shoes.

Toe Clips

On: 2009-07-18

Whats not to like? Inexpensive, easy to install, and work perfectly! I wanted something to hold my feet more securely on the pedal and allow me to get more power during my ride. I also wanted to be able to get my feet in and out of them quickly...something not always easy to do when you have straps to contend with. These clips fill the bill!!

where's the instructions???

On: 2009-07-10

much to my disgust; for something that seemingly was suppossed to be so easy to install, due to there being absolutely no instructions (or picture guides), i am forced to take my bike to a shop 10 miles away in order for them to install them? i feel like an idiot? i have a degree in architecture, and 25 years experience in civil engineering :)! per an earlier review, my reflectors will also need to be slid out, and then have holes drilled into he pedal. not exactly what i had in mind when i purchased this item? for the most part ive been pleased with my pacific gray bicycle, but have experienced on many occassions "shifting-of-gears" without my doing so? this too can be slightly dangerous. however; the color combo of blue and gold are exceptional! additionally; i have bolted on a tire pump...a water bottle...a combo headlight/flasher...small back carrier bag...and a considerably more comfy schwinn bicycle seat. thank you, and i hope i have been of some help? steelersteve

Great for commuting, and urban cycling.

On: 2009-06-26

I started biking again 2 months ago. When I bought my Trek bike it came with a set of Crank Bros Eggbeaters, which I didnt find practical for NYC urban riding. The first thing is that you have to make sure you have platform pedals with the proper screw holes which will allow you to install these clips. I bought a pair of MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals from Amazon.com and Im very satisfied.

As soon as I put my feet inside the clips I could feel a difference. Yes, it does help you a lot when you pedaling. My pattern is now more uniform, and Im inputting energy whether Im pushing the pedal down or pulling up. Its very easy to take my feet out of them too, which is very importing if you bike in a area like NYC. It took me less than a few minutes to learn how to insert my feet in the clips and although this was my first ride with them I can do it without even looking down most times.

Also, I keep my right foot in when I have to stop and only take my left foot out, when its time to start pedaling again I then insert my left foot. The good things is that if you have two-sided platform pedals when can pedal on the opposite side of the pedal just to get you going, and once youre moving again then you can proceed to insert your foot, so yes, very easy to use, and they do give you more speed.

If you do pedal on the the side opposite to the clips, do not do it on a curve, as you will scratch them against the pavement.

On this ride I was wearing sneakers, but I also put on my dressy shows size 10 (USA) while I was at home and didnt have any problem doing any of the things that I mentioned above.

In regards to the quality. The pedals are plastic, I just got them but they feel pretty sturdy to me, so I dont think theyre easily breakable, and theyre also very cheap.

One last thing. I wouldnt say that these are beginner clips. I know that some people that have expensive road bikes and wear spandex might think these clips are garbage, but theyre for a different purpose. A lot of us are not interested in getting clipless pedals and clips with straps because were practical riders.

I also have a review on the MKS Sylvan Touring Pedal Double Sided.

Great for commuting!

On: 2009-05-23

I use these clips for commuting and its great. You can easly clip off when your waiting on a traffic signal and clip on when riding. I recommend this for commuting but not for racing or riding on a rough road.

Toe clips are OK

On: 2009-05-19

Bought these for my Trek hybrid bicycle. No installation instructions are included, nor are they on the Delta website. Since my pedals have slide out reflectors on both sides, needed to drill my own holes in the pedals to mount. Since they now recess into the pedal a bit, I cant really position my foot comfortably. With sneakers, they also tend to crush the toes a bit. Not sure if theres anything better, guess Ill manage for now.

Very good

On: 2009-04-02

I put these on a pair of new pedals also purchased through Amazon. Love these toe clips. Fairly easy to get used to putting the feet into them when getting going. They help make more power since you can pull up on the pedals now. Would recommend this product.

decent quality, inexpensive toe clips.

On: 2009-01-27

i couldnt decide between 3 and 4 stars. First off. the screws provided were too small for my bike and i had to uses the screws off of my old pedal reflectors (glad i saved them). i dont know if they intended me to do that but what ever.
it is sometimes hard to get your foot in, but there is a bit of a learning curve. if you are riding in city traffic and have to make frequent starts and stops, you might miss the clip all together.
also, they dont balance well and you have to turn the pedal over to face them up.
They might be a bit small for riders with bigger shoes, and i wouldnt recommend using shoes that could scuff from the plastic.
the plastice itself seems pretty sturdy, but id guess after some repetition of cold nights and hot days in the sun, the material will wear down and break.
the bottom line, is they work well to allow me to use my ham stings to help pedal. i would recommend this to avid riders and commuters.
its inexpensive, so dont expect much in terms of functionality overall.

Does what it says on the box

On: 2008-11-24

Great set of toeclips for the commuter or casual rider, that keep your foot correctly placed on the pedal for the most efficient action. Certainly uphill peddling is made a little easier, as the rider can give a little pull to the pedal on the upstroke as well as a good non-slip push on the down. You serious mountain bikers may want something more "robust".
Plenty of hardware for fitting, though some stock pedals may not have the correct holes in them, (to me thats the fault of cheap stock pedals, not the fault of this product).
Easy to slip in and out of, so no problems at traffic lights.
Recommended.

Excellent

On: 2008-10-07

A nice addition for almost any casual/intermediate bicyclist. Forget the straps, these are stiff enough to allow a lot of power to the pedals.

Exactly what they look like

On: 2008-09-05

Less secure then Toe Clips with straps, but cheaper and easier to get in and out of. Really helps in positioning the foot, and provides some return on the up-stroke of the peddle. If what you are doing is quick trips where mounting and dismounting the bicycle occurs often, then these are for you. If you are starting to stretch out your distance, then perhaps Toe Clips with straps (or even clip-less peddles) are right for you (but be prepared to pay more for those options).

Kinda tight for my size 11 foot

On: 2008-09-02

These work well enough as described, but they were kind of tight for my size 11 foot in running sneakers. My toes felt cramped and it didnt feel like the ball of my foot was on the pedal.
If I had a smaller foot these would be fine. I have used similar toe clips with straps in the past, but I liked this better because there was no strap to adjust.

Nice product...good price.

On: 2008-07-29

I found this toe clip to be a nice transition from flat pedals to clipless pedals. I have clipless pedals, but am not fond of wearing them when Im out in any kind of traffic. I found these strapless toe clip easy to use (foot entry and exit when starting/stopping), easy to install and an all around good value. I felt safer in these than having my foot locked to the pedal. Personally, I think these work as well as the full strap toe clips, but are a LOT easier to get into when riding.

Excellent buy

On: 2008-07-11

Very easy to install, and adjust. For their cost, I couldnt imagine a better product.

Won't work with mountain bike reflector pedals

On: 2008-06-22

These might be easy to install - if you have the right pedals. If your pedals have reflectors both front and back - and no pair of drill holes front or back - you wont be able to install them. I have three bikes - all various sizes of kids mountain bikes, including a 24/26 in one - and they all have the same dual reflector pedals.

They don't work with big heavy boots

On: 2008-04-10

The toe of my workboots wouldnt fit into the straps. I ended up buying "Power Grips" straps so I could ride to work in winter with heavy warm boots.

good Starter clips

On: 2008-04-08

With free shipping only, this is a great set to see if you like the whole concept of toe clips. I still havent decided to go all the way with clips, but this set gives me plenty of experience. Just wait till you want to buy something else that will bring the total to 25 bucks or more, for free shipping.

very useful

On: 2008-03-28

They allow you to use your legs (pistons) on the upstroke, as well. They keep your feet on the pedals, when youre charging hard and with no straps, let you put your foot on the ground in a hurry, as needs be.

Perfect for commuting

On: 2008-02-29

I ride my bike to work. Its an eight mile ride so I dont change clothes, I just bike in with whatever Im wearing to the office. I wear dress shoes and these clips really allow me climb hills without scuffing or wearing out my nice shoes. I find that Im also able step out of these at a red light with ease.
They only took a few minutes to attach to my pedals. Ive been using them for about eight weeks with no trouble.
When Im really climbing, I can feel the flex of the plastic. This doesnt present a problem for me, but I suspect a serious mountain biker would probably want something more rigid. But for riding to work; these are a great fit.

Great Item - Great Value

On: 2007-12-19

These clips are great - very easy to install. The provided hardware makes them fit just about any pedal, and are adjustable in and out so your feet clear the cranks. You cant beat them for the price, and I find them far superior to the older strap style.

Strapless Toe Clips

On: 2007-10-27

These are easy to install. They are light-weight. And I can wear my wider shoes. If you have a wider shoe size you might want to try these. Also they are very easy to get in and out of, with very little practice.

Good stuff

On: 2007-10-27

Easy to install and use. Helps your feet to bite on the pedal so as to pull up effectively. Hence increases pedaling performance. Compared to the advanced types, this entry level one is easier to get off too.

Good stuff

On: 2007-10-26

Easy to install and use. Helps your feet to bite on the pedal so as to pull up effectively. Hence increases pedaling performance. Compared to the advanced types, this entry level one is easier to get off too.

Toe Clips Easy to Install and Use

On: 2007-10-01

These toe clips were easy to install on my bike and have been easy to get use to and work effectively.