So I got my toe cages.
07-18-18, 01:56 PM
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So I got my toe cages.
Sorry for the lousy photo. This is my first time having any kind of foot retention and I am so angry that it has taken me 65 years to find them. I can not believe how much better my ride was today with these. It was so comfortable to not have to be resetting my foot on the pedal and having an ability to pull and push. I am so very happy I found these and now can not believe how much better these simple little things have helped. That said, the first time I stopped was interesting. I was surprised the first time when I stepped off the pedal and it did not. Now if only I could find a comfortable seat. The quest goes on.
Thanks again for all of the help I received in my other post. The positive reinforcement I got/get here is very helpful. I belong to other forums for different interests and I have not always received this kind of support. As a new guy, I thank you all.
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07-18-18, 05:50 PM
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So if you like these, you will love clipless pedals and shoes. It can take a bit of practice until getting out of them is second-nature but they are well worth the effort.
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You forgot the toe straps.
Those actually have a bit more rigid of a look than I've seen before, but still rather loose. They look great for practicing. I'm glad you're liking them.
Those actually have a bit more rigid of a look than I've seen before, but still rather loose. They look great for practicing. I'm glad you're liking them.
07-18-18, 07:26 PM
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The mini-clips like in the pic are good for basic foot positioning and retention while being easy to get out of.
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Thanks all for your responses. I like the effect of the clip holding the foot position. I was always resetting my foot on the pedal but now I have a very secure feel. I suppose this old man can learn a new trick or two. 
Be safe, Frank.
Be safe, Frank.
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I like toeclips with straps. I keep them just loose enough to allow me to jerk a foot out. I've been riding this way for 50 years.
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Mostly what I like about cages is being able to wear regular shoes...
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07-19-18, 04:33 PM
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I use variations of the op's clips on all my bikes. I have fitted them using made-to-measure blocks between the pedal and the clips to ensure that my feet are in exactly the right position on the pedal for me, whether on my road, mountain or hybrid bikes.. My feet have never slipped off the pedals even when pushing hard and I have never had any problems with foot pain/tiredness, even on centuries.
They have the bonus of being very inexpensive and mean I don't walk like a duck at coffee stops, and can even stop and go to for walks in the middle of rides if I wish.
I am not a competition/racing cyclist and clipless may be of benefit if I were.
07-19-18, 07:10 PM
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These are toe cages... My pedals are MKS Sylvan road pedals. You can see the toe cages and Forte straps (bought from Performance Bike here in town). They work great!
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I used toe clips from the '70's through about the mid-'90's.
Google offers this - and REI has some basic info about pedals of various types:
Google offers this - and REI has some basic info about pedals of various types:
What are toe clips for bikes?
Pedal Toe Clips and Straps. Toe clips (also called "toe cages") are small frames that attach to the front of platform pedals and surround your toes. They allow you to pull up with your foot in the pedal stroke as well as push down.
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If you google Toe cage or toe clip you will see a few different styles of them. They connect to the front of the bike pedal and allow your shoe to be secured with a strap or just the friction of the top of the cage. It keeps you foot secured or at least better connected to the pedal when you are riding. Mine are the most basic of the type and are easier to get into and out of during a ride start and stop. I am sure there are better qualified folks here that can explain it better than this.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
07-20-18, 07:52 AM
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These are the clips and pedals I use on my road bike. No problems at all in the three years I've been using them. I find I don't need the straps for foot retention.
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And that is a classic platform pedal, intended for use only with toe clips.
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07-20-18, 09:48 AM
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Cages, whether with straps or not, are not a halfway house to clipless, or even a compromise. They are a solution that many people feel ideal for their cycling needs.
I use variations of the op's clips on all my bikes. I have fitted them using made-to-measure blocks between the pedal and the clips to ensure that my feet are in exactly the right position on the pedal for me, whether on my road, mountain or hybrid bikes.. My feet have never slipped off the pedals even when pushing hard and I have never had any problems with foot pain/tiredness, even on centuries.
They have the bonus of being very inexpensive and mean I don't walk like a duck at coffee stops, and can even stop and go to for walks in the middle of rides if I wish.
I am not a competition/racing cyclist and clipless may be of benefit if I were.
I use variations of the op's clips on all my bikes. I have fitted them using made-to-measure blocks between the pedal and the clips to ensure that my feet are in exactly the right position on the pedal for me, whether on my road, mountain or hybrid bikes.. My feet have never slipped off the pedals even when pushing hard and I have never had any problems with foot pain/tiredness, even on centuries.
They have the bonus of being very inexpensive and mean I don't walk like a duck at coffee stops, and can even stop and go to for walks in the middle of rides if I wish.
I am not a competition/racing cyclist and clipless may be of benefit if I were.
Also clipless need not be so mutually exclusive... you can get pedals with flat platforms on one side (to use with any shoe) and bindings on the other side. Also my SPD shoes have recessed cleats and so, apart from a stiff-ish sole (which you want in any case), I walk normally/comfortably on a rubber-soled lace-up shoes that looks just like any normal sneaker or trail runner.
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