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re: Consider the Toe Clip

lou del — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:36:38 GMT

I am 61 and have taken up biking to replace running.

I tried to go to the cleats but fell a few times and I now have a fear of riding. I was using the toe clips which came with my bike and had no fear - it was just difficutl getting into them with sneakers on.

Your comments have been helpful as I now am considering returning to the toe clips (with maybe touring shoes?).

re: Consider the Toe Clip

Tim White — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:41:11 GMT

Glad I was able to help. The only problem until some company senses a market and fills the gap is a lack of sufficiently stiff shoes with tapered toes suitable for riding with clips and straps. Even better would be a return of slotted cleats that match current bolt patterns and some shoes with laces instead of bulky straps on top.

The new fancy-schmancy lacing systems using aramid cord and various locking systems actually have no bulk to impede entry into a toeclip. They're just bitchin' expensive.

We'll see what comes along.

re: Consider the Toe Clip

Puzzled in Sacramento — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:33:22 GMT

I found this discussion very helpful. I've been going back and forth between toe straps, which I like, and which use ordinary shoes, and clipless pedals with pricey shoes, which I don't like, particularly. I felt driven to the clipless equipage because that's what all the "serious" cyclists use. With your explication, i feel comfortable being a little less serious and a lot more comfortable.

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re: The Itch to go Retro

duder — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:59:41 GMT

I still use superwash. It's awesome stuff.

re: Cars RULE....right?

Eric — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:05:50 GMT

Yeah, we hate'em too. Another pet peeve of mine.... when I'm going 30 in 30 I don't have to pull any further to the right than the rightside 64mm that I'm using! And if you're going to shoot me the bird, be man (or woman) enough to pull on over and let's "talk" about it.

re: I Wonder, as I Assemble

TimWhite — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:48:48 GMT

What worries me is how one weak area can bring down the whole mega-corp. I overstate tyhe case a little, for effect, but the danger is real. If a company can't get OEM spec, it's hard to stay viable.

re: I Wonder, as I Assemble

Moz — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 09:10:27 GMT

Actually, SRAM make some very nice gear, and Shimano really suck in places that Sram are strong. One day, for example, it would be nice if Shimano made an internally geared hub that worked, something that Rohloff and Sram can both do. My Shitmano 8 speed hub lasted 5Mm before being replaced, and their "suggestion" was ... don't ride the bike so hard. The SRAM Cargo 5 speed is still going strong and my Rohloff has never given me any trouble, albeit it's only about 10Mm old.

Shimano chain... good for a laugh. Rohloff and Sram both make chains that actually survive a bit of use, when the Shimano ones start poppingn side plates after a few thousand kms. Bah!

re: Product Review: Rudy Project Ekynox

TimWhite — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 22:01:15 GMT

Some models use the prescription in the frame. I liked being able to change lenses. particularly useful commuting when I might not have sunlight all the way home, or if the weather changes during the ride.