I don't adjust my retrogression straps much (obviously never when riding), but that's why I went that route. On my geared bike that has toe clips and straps I usually tighten and loosen them before I insert/remove my foot.

Only one person talking about it.

Ain't that hard to stop your bike for 5 seconds and adjust your straps when needed.

The reason why I haven't tried them is I've always adjusted/tightened my straps when my foot is in the pedal, which seems like it might be hard when you can't stop pedaling.

It's not.

Good to know, thanks.

I must be missing something here.

1. Adjust your straps before you ride.
2. Ride

If straps loosen, see step 1. What's the problem?

On my road bike that has toe clips/straps I keep the straps loose when not riding. When I put my foot in the pedal I reach down and pull the straps nice and tight. When I'm done riding or have to stop for some reason, I reach down and loosen the strap to get my foot out. My point is this entire procedure seems like it would be more difficult when I can't stop pedaling, which is why I went the route of platforms and retrogression straps. If you don't tighten/loosen your toe clips/straps when you insert or remove your foot then you obviously won't have this potential problem.

I can see wanting to coast to be able to loosen the strap so you have time before you have to pull out.

Ah I see. You strap down super tight. Seems like it would get uncomfortable if it's that tight though.

I've never found it uncomfortable, in fact I kind of liked the feeling of having my foot pressed against the pedals. I usually only ride my geared bike on bike trails though, so rarely have to deal with the issue of stopping mid ride.

Didn't you also post recently saying your feet slide forward on your pedals?

Yes, which is why I asked you about toe clips. I was explaining the logic behind my original decision to go with bmx pedals and straps. Now I'm starting to question my decision since my feet have been sliding forward in my pedals.

You should start a new thread about it.

Slotted cleats, FTW:

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/slotted-cleats.jpg

I've ridden with velcro straps and have never had that problem. As I said before, your straps are likely too loose.

I'm going to try tightening them down the next time I ride. I think another issue may be the shoes I'm wearing. I wear Merrell Tough Gloves when I commute since those are the shoes I wear at work. They're part of Merrel's barefoot line, so are an incredibly minimalistic shoe. I have a feeling for me to make the straps tight enough to stop my foot slipping in these shoes it may be so tight I can't even get the shoe in the strap. Could be wrong though.

Scrod,

Do I care about anything in Leader's 2013 "launch"?

Probably not.

You might think so, but you learn to anticipate where your foot will be, so your hand can move with it. Sort of like being able to grab your water bottle without bashing your hand with your knee.

/notscrod

Scrod have you ever dealt with play in a threaded headset? I didn't even know that it was possible as this is my first threaded set up. The hole upper part of the headset shudders under braking and it wiggles around when I got over bumps.

Dude, your headset is loose. Tighten it.

Dan - that emoticon rules. :lol:

You need to setup your straps so they are like a wedge like your foot. The front one tighter than the back. That way it makes a nice little pocket for your foot.

This!

lol did you see some of their behind the scenes press photos online/instagram? throwing risers and bmx stems on everything

Sigh...yes.

I also have access to their new catalog.

Ahh, ok. I'll give that a shot.

And get a stiffer shoe; stop biking in foot gloves.

I just followed them... I don't know why, because I follow them on FB and regret it every day.

They were offering to send one to people who emailed them. I'm interested in seeing the new Kagero color schemes or whatever, but just out of curiosity.