Cyclocross with toe clips?

Question

Is it okay to ride cross with toe clips? I've ridden fixed gear and single speed bikes for quite awhile now and have never used clipless pedals.

Is it okay to use toe clips on a cyclocross bike? Are their any disadvantages?

Answer 1

I don't ride with toe clips, I use clipless and I love them.

I think you need time to get into the toe clips, and from what I understand of cyclocross, then you would probably want something that you can clip into quickly.

If you are comfortable with those and can use them quickly, then stick with what you know.

Pedals like egg beaters are so easy to clip in and out of, that they work faster for the quick transitions in cross racing.