Pedal toe strap combos?
08-01-08 | 07:08 AM
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Pedal toe strap combos?
Is it possible to by pedal & toe strap combos? Reason I ask is because right now I just have the plain old pedals that came with my comfort bike. Now these are fine for the recreational ride. But now that I am starting the commuting thing, I find that my feet are moving all over the place on the pedals. Sometimes even slipping off.
I have some toes straps from my old bike, but the reflectors on my current pedals do not come off so I can install my old straps. So I want to purchase new pedals with the toes straps included. Is this possible?
I have some toes straps from my old bike, but the reflectors on my current pedals do not come off so I can install my old straps. So I want to purchase new pedals with the toes straps included. Is this possible?
08-01-08 | 07:43 AM
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You could buy a set of these:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...tform%20Pedals
I've never used them but I'm thinking about giving them a shot on my winter bike this year to give me more footwear options.
Otherwise, I would just get a new set of pedals that are made to accept toe clips.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...tform%20Pedals
I've never used them but I'm thinking about giving them a shot on my winter bike this year to give me more footwear options.
Otherwise, I would just get a new set of pedals that are made to accept toe clips.
08-01-08 | 07:54 AM
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Oh, and for the record, I really like SPD clipless pedals used in combination with shoes that have a recessed cleat area. I rode with toe clips for years after everybody I knew had switched to clipless pedals. I RELUCTANTLY gave clipless a try after I bought my OCR 2 which came with clipless pedals stock. (In fact, I almost had the LFS swap out the pedals before I took the bike home.) Now I'm hooked. I'm interested in giving the power grips a try but I don't think I'll ever go back to traditional toe clips.
08-01-08 | 09:20 AM
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Powergrips - much, much safer than toe clips and straps if you're not ready to pay for clipless pedals asnd shoes yet.
https://www.google.com/products?ndsp=...num=1&ct=title
https://www.google.com/products?ndsp=...num=1&ct=title
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
08-01-08 | 02:56 PM
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Is it possible to by pedal & toe strap combos? Reason I ask is because right now I just have the plain old pedals that came with my comfort bike. Now these are fine for the recreational ride. But now that I am starting the commuting thing, I find that my feet are moving all over the place on the pedals. Sometimes even slipping off.
I have some toes straps from my old bike, but the reflectors on my current pedals do not come off so I can install my old straps. So I want to purchase new pedals with the toes straps included. Is this possible?
I have some toes straps from my old bike, but the reflectors on my current pedals do not come off so I can install my old straps. So I want to purchase new pedals with the toes straps included. Is this possible?
08-01-08 | 03:20 PM
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PowerGrips are the greatest invention since sliced bread and peanut butter.
They might be compatible with your old pedals, or you can buy the PowerGrip pedals and straps as a package, or the pedals I currently like are Dimension PD1086.
https://www.dimensionbikeproducts.com....priceless.pdf
page 20
But these straps are compatible with a lot of other pedals.
They might be compatible with your old pedals, or you can buy the PowerGrip pedals and straps as a package, or the pedals I currently like are Dimension PD1086.
https://www.dimensionbikeproducts.com....priceless.pdf
page 20
But these straps are compatible with a lot of other pedals.
Last edited by CommuterRun; 08-01-08 at 03:40 PM.
