Best pedals/shoes for duck feet?
06-03-10, 08:02 PM
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Best pedals/shoes for duck feet?
So I love having big flat pedals on my LHT but on my racing bike I put big pedals and it is just not doing it for me.
I have good clip pedals for the racing bike but are there shoes that will give me some horizontal movement so my legs aren't forced straight or do I want that?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I have good clip pedals for the racing bike but are there shoes that will give me some horizontal movement so my legs aren't forced straight or do I want that?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
06-03-10, 08:09 PM
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I am by far no expert, but it sounds like you need something with more float. I always want to ride heals in, so what i had to do was align my cleats so that the cleat rode straight, while my feet were able to be in a natural position.
I have heard some people say that speedplay pedals are great because they allow for a lot of horizontal movement, but i have never tried them.
I have heard some people say that speedplay pedals are great because they allow for a lot of horizontal movement, but i have never tried them.
06-03-10, 10:01 PM
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speedplay la have all sorts of float.
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06-04-10, 05:05 AM
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sidi mega shoes, with the gray look cleats(10 degree float) and keo classic pedals all for around 300
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06-04-10, 05:27 AM
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I'd recommend speedplay zero.
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powergrips.
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Hmm, guess I could fit those on the big flat pedals I have.
Anyone use these and have any thoughts? At least a lot cheaper and if I don't like them not a big investment.
Anyone use these and have any thoughts? At least a lot cheaper and if I don't like them not a big investment.
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that duck could use a bike fitting.
seriously, you want something with float. lots of pedals have this, so just review popular pedal choices (speedplay zeros, speedplay x series, look keos, time, etc.) to learn which road models offer float and how much. then it comes down to personal preference. i have minor "duckfooted" position and use speedplay zeros. i like them for various reasons, but one is that the float is 0 to 15 degrees and is adjustable for that range. i believe (you can confirm) that there are 7.5 deg. of float around center in each direction (heel out vs. heel in), so i can limit the float that would let me heel out (i.e. more of a pigeon toed position) and increase the float on the heel in position to match the way my feet naturally point.
seriously, you want something with float. lots of pedals have this, so just review popular pedal choices (speedplay zeros, speedplay x series, look keos, time, etc.) to learn which road models offer float and how much. then it comes down to personal preference. i have minor "duckfooted" position and use speedplay zeros. i like them for various reasons, but one is that the float is 0 to 15 degrees and is adjustable for that range. i believe (you can confirm) that there are 7.5 deg. of float around center in each direction (heel out vs. heel in), so i can limit the float that would let me heel out (i.e. more of a pigeon toed position) and increase the float on the heel in position to match the way my feet naturally point.
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i have duck feet and use look keos with sidi shoes. I can get enough adjustment to set up the cleats in a duck position with the 4 degree or the 9 degree cleats and also don't rub anywhere with a size 44.
06-04-10, 08:19 AM
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I also need extreme float. Speedplay frogs were the ticket for me.
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the only problem with frogs are that they're more suitable for pigeon toed individuals.
duck footed should stay away.
duck footed should stay away.
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Ok, I am not THAT duck footed... guess I have to hit the streets and actually go into real bricks & mortar stores to figure out this one.
Thanks so much for the help all.
Thanks so much for the help all.
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