i have a rigid SS 26er with flat pedals and a 32/17 ratio. i am finding it very difficult to navigate rough terrain with this setup so one solution might be to go back to my 18t freewheel. but that would come at the cost of some speed. if i go clipless, i might be able to go 32/16 and still handle the bumps. i also have to buy some stuff with money i don't really oughtn't spend on bike parts right now.
so i guess my question is: how much more fun would i have clipped in over the flats i have now? and how might i go clipless without shelling out a ton of money? some of those cycling shoes are, frankly, outrageously f***ing expensive!
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