Re: [RBW] Re: Hard Headed

2010-09-06 Thread Fai Mao
I like the loose toe-clips and straps because I have a foot with ligament damage and the clips keep the foot centered on the pedal. I can use almost any shoe with these. When I was doing the triathlon thing I used toe-clips because it reduced my transition time considerably in that I didn't have

Re: [RBW] Re: Hard Headed

2010-09-05 Thread Bruce
I tuck the halves of the bow back under the laces, 2/3 of the way down the shoe. Got the idea from a pair of Keen sandals that came that way. Did 70 (hilly!) miles in the Shenandoah Valley on a Riv Road Std running MKS touring sylvans and Addidas Sambas. B

Re: [RBW] Re: Hard Headed

2010-09-04 Thread Rene Sterental
Sounds like my story... :-) From carbon to lugged steel From brifters to bared shifters From clipless to platforms From pain to pleasure! Oh what a ride!!! René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Hard Headed

2010-09-04 Thread cyclotourist
The only problem I've found is that w/out fixed foot retention, I get ITB problems. I've had to switch back over to 100% SPD compatible pedals in order to do longer rides. I guess I don't have the form/technique to keep my heels in w/out them and that led to some debilitating pain. Back to SPDs