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Old 12-09-07 | 11:16 PM
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i hate powergrips. i've had very bad times with them. also, don't have the shoe clearance i desire.
 
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Old 12-09-07 | 11:17 PM
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How would you ride powergrips without strapping in? I've tried riding on the other side of the pedals but then the straps scrape the floor. Step on the straps?
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Old 12-09-07 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bward1028
i hate powergrips. i've had very bad times with them. also, don't have the shoe clearance i desire.
Do you mean width? I have damn wide feet at a EE width and have had no problems with them at all. They also make extra long straps if needed.
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Old 12-09-07 | 11:37 PM
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I've got MKS GR-9's and Xtra Large Clips w/ straps. I only wear casual shoes when riding. The GR-9's don't eat your soles like other pedals. They are comfortable and inexpensive. I have used many different kinds of pedals and these are my ultimate preference.
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Old 12-09-07 | 11:37 PM
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Do you mean width? I have damn wide feet at a EE width and have had no problems with them at all. They also make extra long straps if needed.
yeah, plus i kept stripping/busting bolts and ripping the straps out when i tried to put any pressure on the upstroke.
 
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Old 12-09-07 | 11:38 PM
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i'd like to know what sort of shoe sizes people have when they're recomending stuff.
 
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Old 12-10-07 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bward1028
yeah, plus i kept stripping/busting bolts and ripping the straps out when i tried to put any pressure on the upstroke.
Sounds like you didn't set them up properly. I've used them on all manor of bikes for 15 years with no issues at all.
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Old 12-10-07 | 12:27 AM
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yeah, plus i kept stripping/busting bolts and ripping the straps out when i tried to put any pressure on the upstroke.
Jeez, how many strength points do you have, 19? With +4 shants of hulk strength?
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Old 12-10-07 | 12:48 AM
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i don't know, i couldn't figure it out either. i also had the ones w/o the little holes for the screws to go through, just the lame little clampy things
 
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Old 12-10-07 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by bward1028
i don't know, i couldn't figure it out either. i also had the ones w/o the little holes for the screws to go through, just the lame little clampy things
I have those on 2 FG bikes and a host of others and have had no problems. Did you follow the directions to the letter?
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Old 12-10-07 | 01:59 AM
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i'd like to know what sort of shoe sizes people have when they're recomending stuff.
GR-9s, XL MKS clips, size 11 Sambas
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Old 12-10-07 | 08:54 AM
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Jeez, how many strength points do you have, 19? With +4 shants of hulk strength?
you then are implying that he is a NPC.
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Old 12-10-07 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bward1028
i'd like to know what sort of shoe sizes people have when they're recomending stuff.
I use Power Grips and have 11EE (US) or 45 (Euro).
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Old 12-10-07 | 11:53 AM
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Old 12-10-07 | 11:03 PM
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What the crap?
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Old 12-11-07 | 12:46 AM
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you then are implying that he is a NPC.
You'd have to sell him the shants +4 before he'd have them equip'd.
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Old 12-11-07 | 01:41 AM
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MKS Sylvan Stream. Just ordered power grips, not here yet though.
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Old 12-11-07 | 02:01 AM
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