Questions tagged [toe-straps-clips]
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Winter foot warmers for toe strap users?
I've used toe straps on my old Reynolds 531 bike for many years and prefer to use these over cleats. However, as I'm getting older I find my feet getting cold in the winter. Can anyone recommend some ...
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Moving from toe baskets to clipless pedals and cycling-specific shoes
I have literally (and not how the Utes use that word) never rode with bike shoes or clipless bike pedals. Have always had the Breaking Away style 1970s toe baskets and my sneakers. I may stick with ...
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How can I stop the stoker's toeclips hitting the road when soloing a tandem?
My daughter and I ride a tandem, and she really finds her toeclips beneficial (without straps, a.k.a. half clips) as they stop her feet bouncing off the pedals over bumps or sliding forwards.
However ...
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Advice for shorter toe clips
I ride a road bike daily for commuting (~2.5 miles) and I like having toe clips (cages, straps, whatever other name they go by) so that I don't have to use special bike shoes. My bike came with toe ...
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What pedal cage is compatible with size 14 shoe?
Are there toe clips/straps that are oversized to comfortably fit a men's 14/15 shoe?
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Are modern clipless shoes and pedals that much better than toe clips and straps?
I've recently returned to cycling after a couple of decades, and I'm trying to get familiar with the current gear and components.
I still use toe clips and straps on the pedals on my 1990 Trek road ...
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Fixed Gear crank arm slips
The crank arm on my fixed gear "slips" when I put large pressure on the pedals like when I take that first pedal to get the bike moving or pulling up hard on my toe straps to slow down. The slip is ...
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How to properly thread (textile) pedal straps
Is there a "correct" way to thread (textile) pedal straps for use with toe clips?
In the photo above, I threaded the strap in the "opposite" direction to that of how Sheldon Brown threaded leather ...
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What are the advantages/Disadvantages to clip and clipless pedals? [duplicate]
I`m fairly new to the sport and I see the people in my town half have clips and the other clipless pedals. Is there any advantage to using clipless competitively or recreationally?
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UK supplier of short toe clips for small footed woman
My wife has size 4 feet and we are struggling to find a comfortable set of toeclips for her.
At the moment, even the Zefal 043 "medium" clips are too long, leaving her with her feet almost centred on ...
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Do the benefits of clipless pedals out weigh any danger they may pose the rider?
As a newbie rider, I was asked by many experienced riders and bike shop experts if I was using clipless pedals yet? The implication was you are not really a serious rider until you are clipless, sort ...
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Benefits of toe grips/toe straps
I'm considering getting some toe grips or straps for my bike.
What are the benefits of these over normal pedals?
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