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am i the only one thats never had a 0 mph crash as a result of foot retention?
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I either use clipless or bmx pedals with straps like ynots or burros. A lot of people don't like the look of bmx pedals with straps on track bikes but I think their superior to anything else i've used expect for clipless. If I didn't use spd pedals I would most def use ynots straps on all my bikes.
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 16096944)
am i the only one thats never had a 0 mph crash as a result of foot retention?
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 16096944)
am i the only one thats never had a 0 mph crash as a result of foot retention?
Getting your feet in and out of any of the foot retention systems is just a matter of what you're used to, and they all take time to learn. Just consider it all part of the fun but no matter what you use, once you've trained your muscles to either pull back or twist (depending on the system you're using), if you need to bail out NOW, you'll be able to wrench your foot free. |
Originally Posted by europa
(Post 16097577)
if you need to bail out NOW, you'll be able to wrench your foot free.
I thought the idea of "foot retention" was so your feet would stay on the pedals when you crash. That way you can stick your legs up and get under the bike so it doesn't get scratched up. |
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Clipless here - Crank Bros Candy + and Touring shoes. I like the Crank Bros pedals for fixed city riding because these are double sided and easy to get into (and out of). Touring shoes also are great for the city because they have rubber soles and the cleats are recessed allowing you to walk around easily, while looking more roadie and less extreme as full on MTB shoes. They're not as common as road/mtb shoes but are around - I currently ride a 10 yr old pair of Diadoras but just ordered a pair of new Shimano RT-82
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Originally Posted by MagicHour
(Post 16102735)
Clipless here - Crank Bros Candy + and Touring shoes. I like the Crank Bros pedals for fixed city riding because these are double sided and easy to get into (and out of). Touring shoes also are great for the city because they have rubber soles and the cleats are recessed allowing you to walk around easily, while looking more roadie and less extreme as full on MTB shoes. They're not as common as road/mtb shoes but are around - I currently ride a 10 yr old pair of Diadoras but just ordered a pair of new [URL="http://road.cc/content/review/90820-shimano-rt82-spd-shoe[/URL].
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Cool - yeah they look pretty good, looking forward to getting them and hope the fit works. My old Diadoras are getting kind of 'long in the tooth'. I just saw these the other day and had to buy them, because this type of shoe is uncommon, at least in the US.
Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
(Post 16102748)
I have those shimano shoes and love the hell out of them, only problem is when it's wet out, there are quite a few holes so even with booties on, I get wet feet.
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Originally Posted by europa
(Post 16097577)
if you need to bail out NOW, you'll be able to wrench your foot free.
Originally Posted by gregjones
(Post 16102141)
:eek:
I thought the idea of "foot retention" was so your feet would stay on the pedals when you crash. That way you can stick your legs up and get under the bike so it doesn't get scratched up.
Originally Posted by TMonk
(Post 16102299)
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Originally Posted by TMonk
(Post 16104148)
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that time, ya
forgive me its been a long day at work and i can be kind of oblivious |
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