Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Ouch My Toe Knuckle Hurts

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wmgreene85
10-09-12, 06:11 PM
I recently built up a new track bike after taking a hiatus for a while.

However, after the first couple days of riding I seemed to have "bruised" the bone in my right big toe (on top, over the ball of my foot) from skidding and braking.

I am riding All City plastic clips with standard double straps on Origin8 Pedals. My foot size is 13 so I'd imagine the clips/straps are barely giving me the positioning I need. Also, my toe seems to be taking quite a while to heal, even after staying off the bike for a while.

My question is... do Pro Grip velcro straps work better? In terms of distribution over your foot when braking?

http://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=91&short_code=Pro+Grip+Toe+Straps&prod_model_uid=8531&cl1=PEDALS

And also, will the ProGrip 1's fit my Origin8 track pedals? Ive have read, in a few places, that they do and do not. Something about a 14mm strap width not fitting through the pedals.

I used to ride all the time without this problem. I am finding some difficulty finding a solution without purchasing the endless combination of pedal/strap/cage choices out there.

Any help will be appreciated.

FYI - I am running a 48/17 ratio.

FakeFuji
10-09-12, 06:41 PM
You could get bigger clips or better pedals
taras0000
10-09-12, 06:42 PM
I can't comment of the strap issue, but if you've bruised or irritated the bone, then it will take a while to heal. Bone takes quite a while to bounce back. You'll be sore for a while.

Scrodzilla
10-09-12, 06:49 PM
I agree. It would be best to sell your bike and buy DJ equipment.
wmgreene85
10-09-12, 06:59 PM
I agree. It would be best to sell your bike and buy DJ equipment.

That was plan B actually
Training.Wheels
10-09-12, 07:10 PM
You should give straps a try. I stopped midskidding cuz my All City plastic clips were sized perfectly for pedaling but apparently too small for midskidding (med clips, size 8 shoes) so my left foot kept coming out during sweet skidz. It also kinda hurt too since the pressure was more on the front of the foot rather than a larger area. Bigger clips would have fixed this, but I'd rather rock my size. In my opinion it's easier to skid in straps anyways.
CJWIZVRDGVNG
10-09-12, 07:13 PM
When I see the words "midskid" all I think is:

http://atthebuzzerpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/mudkip.gif
Bat56
10-09-12, 07:25 PM
Did someone say moose knuckle?
NcA13
10-09-12, 07:45 PM
^^ Dude! That's all I see when I look at this thread title

Edit: Get a wider saddle?
Bat56
10-09-12, 09:38 PM
Conflating camel toes and moose knuckles will do it every time.
BigglyPuff
10-09-12, 11:01 PM
Surprised it took til post #8.

SSFG is making progress!
Street rider
10-10-12, 08:14 AM
Surprised it took til post #8.

SSFG is making progress!

Post #4.
seau grateau
10-10-12, 12:16 PM
A narrower clip might help. Plastic clips seem to hit some unusual pressure points because they're wider on the top of your foot. With a narrower clip, you're mostly just feeling the strap. Example:

http://allcitycycles.com/images/uploads/pics_006_thumb.jpg

You have the left one. Try the right one.
lofi
10-10-12, 12:58 PM
if you rotate your foot in the cage a bit it makes the world of difference. my fave vans have an eyelet that digs into the top of my foot when i stop. after bruising my foot i realized if i rotate my heel a bit, that part doesnt rub at all.
BigglyPuff
10-10-12, 06:09 PM
Post #4.

#4 was the first yes, but #8 mentioned the Moose Kah-nuckle.