Hi, I moved to Montana in 1988 from eastern Oregon. We both enjoy living and working here. We go to Billings often to shop, go to doctors, and for entertainment. I seem to remember hearing about the Purple Cow, but I cannot remember if it is still open. The town is expanding and getting lot of new stores.

The ankle brace has worked well for me, for both walking and cycling. I rode about 10 miles last Saturday on the Bianchii equipped with egg beaters and had some pain over the right knee. I think I will have to have the cleats adjusted. I did that the first time to relieve knee pain, so I assume it will be necessary again since my feet are tracking straight rather than my heels moving to the outside. I rode the DeSalvo with speedplays for 24 miles today, and they worked well with no knee pain. I assume the extra float helped. I was also very fortunate that my Sidi dominators worked with the brace, and all I had to do to the Genius 3s was have the buckle extended a bit at a local boot shop. That sure beats having to buy new shoes. Actually most of my regular shoes also work with the brace. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

Marshall