>>>> When I was thinking about getting the cages, I remember someone, Raven I think, saying the tapederos or solid front was an advantage when trail riding because sticks/brush could get stuck in the cages. They are a little heavier, but if I ever get brave enough to ride in the winter, they will help keep my feet warm.
I bought one pair of the EZ-Rides with tapaderos and I won't buy another. True, the fronts are solid, but their is a significant gap at the top and at the bottom of the tapaderos. A pretty large branch or sapling could easily get caught in that gap. I was quite surprised to see how big the gap was. Plus, they are VERY heavy. I have them on one saddle, and I guess they are ok, but I sure won't buy another pair. What I think might be a better option would be pairing the EZ-rides with cages with a pair of Cashel Cozy Toes. The Cozy Toes have an insert where you can put a warming strip, but you don't HAVE to use the warming material if the weather doesn't call for it. I see that they make them especially for EZ-Rides now too. I bought a pair of western Cozy Toes to add to Cary's EZ rides, which don't have cages. Karen Thomas, NC
