I’m now wondering if @teslekova@sh.itjust.works may speak a language other than English. If that’s what they meant, the usual English term for it is “toe clips”, in contrast with the more modern so-called “clipless” pedals (a name that makes sense in historical context, but is patently absurd today, and on that basis I usually refuse to use it). I wonder if the term for toe clips in their language more literally translates to English as “pedal stirrups”.
As a side note, I feel obligated to point out that Shimano (owners of SPD) did not invent “clipless” pedals. Look did.
I think if I had actually known what stirrups were I might have understood. Unfortunately some quick googling now, I think I was confusing stirrups with bridle & reins.
Personally I’ve always pronounced SPD “speed”. I assumed that was the name they intended with the acronym, but honestly have no real idea.
I’m now wondering if @teslekova@sh.itjust.works may speak a language other than English. If that’s what they meant, the usual English term for it is “toe clips”, in contrast with the more modern so-called “clipless” pedals (a name that makes sense in historical context, but is patently absurd today, and on that basis I usually refuse to use it). I wonder if the term for toe clips in their language more literally translates to English as “pedal stirrups”.
As a side note, I feel obligated to point out that Shimano (owners of SPD) did not invent “clipless” pedals. Look did.
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I think if I had actually known what stirrups were I might have understood. Unfortunately some quick googling now, I think I was confusing stirrups with bridle & reins.
Personally I’ve always pronounced SPD “speed”. I assumed that was the name they intended with the acronym, but honestly have no real idea.
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Sadly I don’t speak anything other than English. And I used to use toeclips, so have no excuse for forgetting the correct name! :)