01-10-2007, 11:42 AM
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dgk wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Jan 2007 18:27:40 -0800, tkeats2005@hotmail.com (Tom Keats)
> wrote:
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> >In article <12q8gqesdudvi40@corp.supernews.com>,
> > "Michael Tissington" <nospan@nospam.com> writes:
> >> I'm new to SPD pedals but have done long tours (several months) using
> >> standard mtb pedals with toe clips. Looking into SPD pedals but I'm still
> >> not sure that I can find a dual purpose shoe for spd and hiking.
> >
> >Shimano 636s are at least do-able as platform/clipless pedals.
> >They're also good for cracking walnuts and hammering nails.
> >
> >And there are SPD shoes that are do-able for pedaling and some
> >flat-footed walking. But like any compromise solution, you get
> >the worst of both worlds.
> >
> >Now, I'm currently using MTB plastic toe clips and cordura straps
> >with slidy, toothed buckles, and I'm quite happy with them.
> >They don't limit me to any sort of specialized footwear, they
> >provide enough of a foot/pedal connection to do one-legged
> >pedalling, and they're not frighteningly inextricable. I think
> >maybe you're using something similar. If it works for you ...
> ><shrug> why change it?
> >
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> How are the powergrips?
I've got a pair of Powergrips here mounted on MKS touring pedals from
Rivendell. Most of my road riding is done with Time A.T.A.C. XSs, but
when I'm going to be doing a lot of off the bike walking, I still use
the flats and PGs. They work fine, better than the clips and cages I've
tried in the past. The key is getting the correct adjustment on the
length so they hold your foot when you turn your ankle in. It wasn't
difficult to do this, only took me a couple of tries. You will probably
have to re-adjust it if you change shoes.
Smokey
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