Shoe Strings
07-13-04 | 06:21 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Shoe Strings
Being a fairly new rider, I wonder if someone could tell me what to do with my shoe strings so they don't get caught in my chain ring? I almost lost a shoe because my shoe string was attacked by the chain ring. I'm not ready to buy cycling specific shoes yet so I ride in running shoes. Thanks for the help........... David Von Stein
07-13-04 | 08:00 PM
#3
Stop it.
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,607
Likes: 0
From: Weight Weenie-land.
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Hardrock Pro w/ slicks, flipped stem and HB, 2003 Colnago Dream with full Dura-Ace 7700 double, 2001 Bianchi XL Boron/Daytona, Mavic Open Pro/Campy Centaur/DT Champion built wheels.
If you tie using the "bunny ears" or "loop, swoop, and pull" method, then simply repeat the process, forming a double knot.
This will shorten the laces up so you don't break your face lest one of those laces forms a relationship with a tooth.
Eh?
This will shorten the laces up so you don't break your face lest one of those laces forms a relationship with a tooth.
Eh?
07-13-04 | 11:36 PM
#5
I drink your MILKSHAKE
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 15,061
Likes: 3
From: St. Petersburg, FL
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity
If your laces will reach I'd try running the loops of the laces under the bottommost portion of the lacing XXX| (this end as viewed from the top)
__________________
07-13-04 | 11:42 PM
#6
kipuka explorer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 2
From: Hilo Town, East Hawai'i
Bikes: 1994 Trek 820, 2004 Fuji Absolute, 2005 Jamis Nova, 1977 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36
Shoe strings are the work of Bealzebub. Get some Merrell mocs and kiss them strings goodbye.
bkr
bkr
__________________
--
-=- '05 Jamis Nova -=- '04 Fuji Absolute -=- '94 Trek 820 -=- '77 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36 -=-
Friends don't let friends use brifters.
--
-=- '05 Jamis Nova -=- '04 Fuji Absolute -=- '94 Trek 820 -=- '77 Schwinn Scrambler 36/36 -=-
Friends don't let friends use brifters.
07-14-04 | 05:20 AM
#7
What's this bit do, then?
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Richland, Washington
Originally Posted by bkrownd
Shoe strings are the work of Bealzebub. Get some Merrell mocs and kiss them strings goodbye.
bkr
bkr
07-14-04 | 06:26 AM
#8
'Bent Brian
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
From: Wellington Ohio
Bikes: Trek 1000, Rans Tailwind
Tie the laces with the knot off center so the knot is closer to the outside edge of the shoe. If the laces are still long enough to cause trouble, tuck them in the shoe toward the outside.
'bent Brian
'bent Brian
07-14-04 | 07:39 PM
#9
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 0
From: Norwood, MA
Bikes: Felt F-70, Terry Madeleine, Novara Safari fully customized by me
When I wear non-cycling shoes, I tie with an overhand knot, wrap the excess around my ankle and then when the ends are around front again tie in a square knot. If I'm wearing long pants this will also take care of keeping my pants out of the chain ring.
