>>1605309I thought i could tour on pinned flats, but they actually caused significant hotspot issues. Foot pain was the only real issue i had on my last long tour.
and taking the pins down then caused serious grip issues riding offroad.
I also find it's seriously fatiguing being able to move my feet after a long day in the saddle. Not a grip issue, but just being able to wander my feet around on the pedal.
Even doing 30-40km gravel rides with pinned flats can cause foot pain for me, if i do them a few times a week. With vans, fieyues, tigers or vibram soled running shoes.
Clipless is the answer but it's seriously nice being able to hop straight off a bike and having shoes you can clambor over rocks in.
