toe clips and traffic
02-10-05, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by moxfyre
Really? Any suggestions for shoe type? I ride in a pair of old running shoes with fairly worn soles.
02-10-05, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FixednotBroken
get yourself some vans - the kind without shoelaces. my absolute favorite shoes for cages.
One thing to watch out for is what kind of tread is on the sole at the toe. in an attempt to avoid chucks (now made by nike) i got some pro keds. problem is, there are these tiny treads running horizontally at the toe which always catch the lip at the opening of my pedal. imagine being solidly clipped in but in a pedal that is only about an inch deep. kinda sucks. someone suggested i fill in the tread with wood glue but i haven't gotten around to it yet.
02-10-05, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Fugazi Dave
*cough* clipless *cough* 
02-10-05, 09:30 AM
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My favorite pair of shoes to ride in my clips are my black Docs (not the boots, the shoes.) The tread is chunky, but the way it arcs around the toe the first horizontal tread is right where the pedal lip is... really grabs in good. I'm just a little afraid the plastic clip will damage the leather. :/
My chucks are terrible though... since there's no sole/tread whatsoever I have to tighten the strap so much that it because a ***** to get in.
I second the "practice" sentiment... I had problems the first week I rode with clips, but it's definately easier now. Becoming second nature now.
My chucks are terrible though... since there's no sole/tread whatsoever I have to tighten the strap so much that it because a ***** to get in.
I second the "practice" sentiment... I had problems the first week I rode with clips, but it's definately easier now. Becoming second nature now.
02-10-05, 01:38 PM
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when i first started riding with clips i would keep my right (dominate) foot out of the cage and put my left foot in the clip. it was much easier for me because i have much better with my right foot since i am right handed/footed. of course just reverse the method if you are a lefty.
p.s. sambas are the best riding shoes in my opinion.
p.s. sambas are the best riding shoes in my opinion.
02-10-05, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jamey
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p.s. sambas are the best riding shoes in my opinion.
p.s. sambas are the best riding shoes in my opinion.
02-10-05, 02:07 PM
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When it's nice out and I happen to be using clips, I bought a pair of these Palladiums. The sole is super stiff and they are low profile.
02-10-05, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by adamkell
flimsy soles though, yea?
02-10-05, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jamey
when i first started riding with clips i would keep my right (dominate) foot out of the cage and put my left foot in the clip. it was much easier for me because i have much better with my right foot since i am right handed/footed. of course just reverse the method if you are a lefty.
& i usually ride wearing vans (slip-ons or laces, don't matter to me) & chucks. i've also ridden in duck boots, which, surprisingly, worked rahter harmoniously w/ the clips & pedals. who knew.
02-10-05, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hammye
When it's nice out and I happen to be using clips, I bought a pair of these Palladiums. The sole is super stiff and they are low profile.
02-10-05, 05:56 PM
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A company named Palladium.
https://www.solestruck.com/palladium-hypnotic-(black).html
https://www.solestruck.com/palladium-hypnotic-(black).html
02-10-05, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FixednotBroken
get yourself some vans - the kind without shoelaces. my absolute favorite shoes for cages.
somehow yesterday i nearly lost a slipon in the middle of a busy intersection. it was ridiculous. i was making a left turn and had to dangle the left shoe on the end of my toe while pedaling with the right foot. rush hour traffic. i had visions of my shoe getting demolished, and me trying to run out into the road to save it. theyre the pink skull ones, too.
okay, ill practice track stands now.
