> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > David Mann > > There's a halfway option of flat pedals with a cage that fits over your > shoe. They stink IMHO :) >
That's not a half-way option - it's the original option! I use a pair of these: <http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mks-1-2-clip-chrome-large-prod10678/> on narrow rat-trap pedals, which is a fairly classic touring combination, but not at all hip. It has the benefit of the clipless pedals - being able to pull, exert more force etc, without having to use special shoes every time you go out. You do have to be careful about the sole on your shoes though. If you use a shoe with a lot of tread it can be difficult to get your foot out, much as you have to twist your foot when you use clipless pedals. I'm convinced this was a contributory factor when I broke my wrist - if I'd been able to get my foot out of the cage more quickly I could have used said foot rather than my hand to break the fall. I now make sure I cycle in smooth soles, and when I cycle more than the commute distance I wear a pair of very, very unhip old school leather touring shoes with a smooth, stiff sole made by elves in a cave in Derbyshire. <http://www.williamlennon.co.uk/footwear/arturo-wide-fitting-cycle-shoe.html > B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
