Jeirvine,
many thanks!
You are right, the second photo shows the pedal upside down, but isn't the first pic a correct one? As for the shoes, I will try with my soccer shoes, that's a very good suggestion. So far I used regular sneakers, but I wasn't really able to insert the feet into those plastic things. However, after reading your reply, I inspected those pedals carefully and understood how they work and why I haven't been able to use them so far. I won't tell you here, because I realize I was quite dumb. But thanks a lot!
I'd like to go here one day (next year?):
L'EROICA*Home Page and they are pretty strict with rules about being vintage...
All best
Bikini
Originally Posted by
jeirvine
The only dumb question is the question unasked. Welcome to the forums.
You can use pretty much any shoe with those pedals - I rode in indoor soccer shoes for years with them. But a stiffer soled shoe, like the shoes mentioned above, will have better power transfer and give less fatigue (and more ventilation) over long rides. Put on some sneakers and go for a ride. Also, you are showing them upside down, just FYI.