BoTY Bike of the year 2021 - time to vote

[novekili]

For me, the majority of flats need to have toe-clips, so I kinda get what you’re saying, though some styles (early rounded/Suntour types, or later downhill/slalom types) would be the exception in my eyes.

Yes, toeclipped flats are accettable, I agree. The point Is Always the same. I would never vote a bike I wouldn't ride, and I wouldn't ride a bike without spuds or, at times, without some other type of foot retention device.

 

[novekili]

You’re an SPD man through and through then

Not necessarily... I've also had Look, Time, Crank Bros, and Bebop units

 

[raidan73]

That’s my bad for using a proprietary eponym!

 

[jimi911]

I rarely ride a bike without SPDs, but they predate that merlin so I went with the 730s.

Truth be told … there may … just may be spuds on it when I ride it … shhh.

Pedal thing is so odd. People look so sideways at me with my modern bikes. I run SPDs on those as well and I’m behind the times I guess. I just don’t feel solid on a bike without them.

 

[Lickskillet]

I just wanted to say chapeau to all the owners of these bikes. Each one is so cool and special, and I really appreciate being able to learn about them all. The time, effort and money invested is a testament to each person's character and skill. Thank you for sharing, it took me a good long while to make a decision. Not a bad problem to have!

 

[madjh]

I want to vote but I can´t. All too nice to me. I like all.

 

[raidan73]

Only a few hours to go now everyone. Make up your mind before it's too late!

 

[27motorhead]

Only a few hours to go now everyone. Make up your mind before it's too late!

NOOOO!!!! This is impossible to decide on... I guess the added pressure of a deadline means I need to man up and decide!

 

[Blackers]

NOOOO!!!! This is impossible to decide on... I guess the added pressure of a deadline means I need to man up and decide!

Yep put ya big boy pants on

 

[27motorhead]

Yep put ya big boy pants on

Big boy pants went on and I managed to vote before the impending deadline. Thanks for the support!