Just adding to the chorus here . . . I used to ride in clipless pedals and had foot numbness issues. Switched to Grip Kings a couple years ago, and no foot numbness since. Haven't noticed any decline in power needed when climbing, for example. My only caveat is that they're very grippy in dry conditions, but can tend to be a little slippy in wet conditions. The rubber sole I've found works best for me is on Merrell sandals and light hikers (Chameleon); Keens work pretty well, too, though I find them to be a little wide for my taste. I don't think you'd regret switching to Grip Kings. -- Forrest (Iowa City)
On Dec 15, 8:26 am, Steve Wimberg <[email protected]> wrote: > I would like to get some feedback from the group regarding Grip King > pedals and their ability to eliminate numb feet on long rides. > > I started using clipless pedals about a year ago after my rides > started increasing in length, and numbness in my feet became a > problem. I had been using MKS touring pedals, and really can't use > those on rides over 30 miles or so. The switch was extremely > successful in keeping my feet from going numb, and I like riding with > the clipless, in general. However, I have found that I get a little > uncomfortable being clipped in when going up steep hills. It's always > in the back of my mind that if I need to bail out because I can't > pedal anymore, it's gonna be difficult because I'm clipped in. > Granted, this hasn't happened yet, but why have the anxiety if I don't > have to? > > This is where the Grip Kings come in. I am hopeful that the increased > surface area of the pedal will spread the weight out over the bottom > of my foot enough to keep the numbness at bay. Does anyone have any > thoughts on this? Has anyone had numb feet problems and had them > relieved by using the Grip Kings? > > Like I said, I like the clipless pedals, but am willing to give up > some of the things I like about them in order to gain a little piece > of mind. > > Thanks, > Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
