I need a better foot retention system...
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I need a better foot retention system...
Hi, I'm new to these forums and I need some help.
I've used metal toe cages with single straps for a while now, I like skidding but the straps hurt my feet after a while. I've seen some Hold Fast and leather belts (?) combined with bmx pedals at my local fixed gear shop, they look pretty comfortable but I've also been thinking of switching from single straps to double straps but I'm not sure.. I'm leaning towards the Hold Fast FRS and leather belts like these (https://pedalbelts.blogspot.com/). Could someone please give me some opinions/recommendations/suggestions?
Thank you for reading.
I've used metal toe cages with single straps for a while now, I like skidding but the straps hurt my feet after a while. I've seen some Hold Fast and leather belts (?) combined with bmx pedals at my local fixed gear shop, they look pretty comfortable but I've also been thinking of switching from single straps to double straps but I'm not sure.. I'm leaning towards the Hold Fast FRS and leather belts like these (https://pedalbelts.blogspot.com/). Could someone please give me some opinions/recommendations/suggestions?
Thank you for reading.
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Well, if you really want the best and most comfortable foot retention system, then get a clipless pedal/shoe system, either road or SPD (off road). I prefer the SPD system for street FG use, because the shoes are walkable.
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Clipless for ultimate street cred.
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True, instead you should spend $100 on Toshi Doubles that aren't as efficient.
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Let's get this straight, this guy is obviously just looking for some good ol fun with his brand new fixie and he wants to take it out on skid and trick sessions, I don't know why you guys are throwing him road clipless pedals at him...
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why walk when you can run. ive got clips/straps, powergrips, crank brothers, and spd all in my parts bin but looks on my bike. i dont think their is any substitute.
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its kind of like the caring father that just chucks kiddo into the deep end.
plain platforms never hurt anyone.
plain platforms never hurt anyone.
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Just go SPD and be happy. You won't go back.
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I went SPDs, and then I went back. Because the shoes look dumb.
I still have them on my fast bikes, but the fixed and the 1x7 are both cages and straps. They've all got their place.
I still have them on my fast bikes, but the fixed and the 1x7 are both cages and straps. They've all got their place.
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i like my time rx-s's. have pearl izumi shoes for both my spds and my, uh, look cafe rxs pedals. pi makes a good, affordable shoe imo.
for clipless it's really toshi/mks/kashimax doubles or bust. everything else feels like crap after those
oh and clipless wins at skids
for clipless it's really toshi/mks/kashimax doubles or bust. everything else feels like crap after those
oh and clipless wins at skids
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Hi, I'm new to these forums and I need some help.
I've used metal toe cages with single straps for a while now, I like skidding but the straps hurt my feet after a while. I've seen some Hold Fast and leather belts (?) combined with bmx pedals at my local fixed gear shop, they look pretty comfortable but I've also been thinking of switching from single straps to double straps but I'm not sure.. I'm leaning towards the Hold Fast FRS and leather belts like these (https://pedalbelts.blogspot.com/). Could someone please give me some opinions/recommendations/suggestions?
Thank you for reading.
I've used metal toe cages with single straps for a while now, I like skidding but the straps hurt my feet after a while. I've seen some Hold Fast and leather belts (?) combined with bmx pedals at my local fixed gear shop, they look pretty comfortable but I've also been thinking of switching from single straps to double straps but I'm not sure.. I'm leaning towards the Hold Fast FRS and leather belts like these (https://pedalbelts.blogspot.com/). Could someone please give me some opinions/recommendations/suggestions?
Thank you for reading.