For beginner mountain bike riders, starting with flat pedals is a good idea because it allows you to develop skills that you might otherwise miss out on if you were using clipless pedalsFor example, to do a bunny hop properly, it's important not to rely on pulling up with being clipped in to the pedalsThat is something that with flat pedals you cannot use as a crutch. One of the biggest advantages of riding with flat pedals is that they give you a bit more freedom compared to clipless pedalsOf course, we all want to take a foot off and shred corners like downhill world champion and enduro world series champion Sam HillFlat pedals allow you to slip, slide, adjust yourself on the pedalsNo matter if you are riding at the skatepark, out on the trail bike, or doing downhill laps, flat pedals can be a lot of fun