Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals
There used to be some low end but possibly worth trying GT branded barefoot pedals which were rounded solid rubberized block pedals, bigger than normal rubber pedals, smaller than BMX pedals. I see that electra has some, but they seem to have a hole in the center which may or may not be a good idea. We used to sell tons of these at the shop I worked at in TN when people would want to ride their cruisers barefoot on the beach on their yearly carolina beach vacation. We also did lots of yearly chain replacement for these bikes as they were ridden in the surf and put away salty and sat for a year before doing it again. Probably a bit lower end than you had in mind, but I seem to remember the GT ones could be repacked to spin pretty nicely. Tarik On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 7:27 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Tarik Saleh tas at tariksaleh dot com in los alamos, po box 208, 87544 http://tariksaleh.com all sorts of bikes blog: http://tsaleh.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals
You could try a downhill pedal like the nukeproof electron, which has a nylon body. The metal pins that are meant to grip shoe soles can all be removed with a small allen key, to leave a pretty smooth body. Photo of them here: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/60114.jpg On Saturday, 20 April 2013 06:45:20 UTC+10, Deacon Patrick wrote: Thanks, Aaron! That is a sharp edge on the outside (and perhaps inside?). My feet are 4 5/8 wide at the forefoot on a size 11 flipper. My Oaks are 4 wide and I filed the edges round because the wood edge was uncomfortable square, so a metal edge would certainly be more so. I'm thinking the plan to screw on a rubber soleing material to the top of the thin gripsters is the way to go should I ever need to. I am bemused at how challenging it is to fine a good barefoot pedal, and oh so very grateful to Grant for granting me his Bullseyes! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 1:54:50 PM UTC-6, AaronY wrote: I haven't ridden the thin gripsters without shoes because of the spikes. I just took a quick look at mine and the main concern I see is the sharpness of the edges. Mostly around the outside of the pedal (not at the back of front where your foot would hang over). But if you have very wide feet as you say you do, then the lateral sharp edges might be a problem, too. I took a couple quick pics to try to illustrate what I mean. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Friday, April 19, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote: A! I'd forgotten about the Ergon pedals. I tried them and they did not work, though I do not remember why. My notes only say clearly designed for use with shoes. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:05:17 AM UTC-6, Dan wrote: While I have not tried them (and have never ridden barefoot) you may want to take a look at the Ergon pedals. Dan Abelson St. Paul MN On Apr 19, 2013 8:27 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at
Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals
While I have not tried them (and have never ridden barefoot) you may want to take a look at the Ergon pedals. Dan Abelson St. Paul MN On Apr 19, 2013 8:27 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals
A! I'd forgotten about the Ergon pedals. I tried them and they did not work, though I do not remember why. My notes only say clearly designed for use with shoes. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:05:17 AM UTC-6, Dan wrote: While I have not tried them (and have never ridden barefoot) you may want to take a look at the Ergon pedals. Dan Abelson St. Paul MN On Apr 19, 2013 8:27 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com javascript: wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Barefoot Friendly Pedals
Thanks, Aaron! That is a sharp edge on the outside (and perhaps inside?). My feet are 4 5/8 wide at the forefoot on a size 11 flipper. My Oaks are 4 wide and I filed the edges round because the wood edge was uncomfortable square, so a metal edge would certainly be more so. I'm thinking the plan to screw on a rubber soleing material to the top of the thin gripsters is the way to go should I ever need to. I am bemused at how challenging it is to fine a good barefoot pedal, and oh so very grateful to Grant for granting me his Bullseyes! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 1:54:50 PM UTC-6, AaronY wrote: I haven't ridden the thin gripsters without shoes because of the spikes. I just took a quick look at mine and the main concern I see is the sharpness of the edges. Mostly around the outside of the pedal (not at the back of front where your foot would hang over). But if you have very wide feet as you say you do, then the lateral sharp edges might be a problem, too. I took a couple quick pics to try to illustrate what I mean. Aaron Young Vancouver, WA On Friday, April 19, 2013, Deacon Patrick wrote: A! I'd forgotten about the Ergon pedals. I tried them and they did not work, though I do not remember why. My notes only say clearly designed for use with shoes. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, April 19, 2013 9:05:17 AM UTC-6, Dan wrote: While I have not tried them (and have never ridden barefoot) you may want to take a look at the Ergon pedals. Dan Abelson St. Paul MN On Apr 19, 2013 8:27 AM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.com wrote: Question upfront: how barefoot friendly are the pedals you ride? I'd love input on all pedals, but am specifically wondering about both the VP thin Gripster and MKS Grip King Rivendell offers. Relavant détails: -- I ride barefoot or in thin leather moccasins (when cold requires) because of the increased proprioception (feedback from the feet that lets the body know where it is in space) I require due to brain stem damage and resultant vertigo. -- I am possibly acquiring a second bike (fixie) and thus in need of a second pair of barefoot friendly pedals. -- I have and love my oak woodie Bullseye Pedals on my Hunga. These are perhaps the ideal barefoot pedal. -- I'm doubtful about the clip less platform pedal set up from Bike Tinker because of the inherent, albeit slight, rotational play inherent to clipless. -- I live and run mountain trails barefoot or moccasined, so my feet are well acclimated to rough/uneven surfaces; however, my experience with pedals tells me that on rides longer than 2-3 hours, the foot gets tender from the same pressure points. -- The pedal to beat (aside from the oak woodies) is the MKS Touring pedal with rubber blocks. I have a pair with the outer rings filed down a bit. -- I ride mostly midfoot on the pedal. -- One thought on possibly worth trying is the Gripster pedals with a thin Vibram soling (which I have) somehow screwed into the cleat treads with broad flathead screws. Any suggestions here greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input! With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-**UShttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
