Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
Yeah, I rode them a few miles with the straps set a bit loose and they are really nice. Certainly, they are far better than anything else with running shoes, vastly better than toe clips with single straps. I was surprised that they are really easy to get into, because they hold their shape like a horse riding stirup, but still do a good job retaining the foot when pulling up. You did a good job with the design and the quality is evident.
Which is exactly what I'm looking for. My toe clips were destroying my beautiful, size 13 Sambas, and that can't happen!!=) Besides, my toes hurt like hell too on longer rides, though that seems inferior to the vanity of the mighty Sambas. I don't want to go clipless since I like being able to hop on and ride regardless of which shoes I'm wearing.
Thanks for the DIY info, m0h3k4n. Saw that link too and was contemplating it. But the Bikeage seem like the ideal solution and I figured I've been parasitic enough in using much of Scrod's advice in putting together my ride, so I don't mind dropping the money there. Too bad I didn't order two days ago, before the Retrogression transformation (and the new price...). Still a brilliant deal.
Thanks for all the advice.