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Anyone used these on a touring bike? They seem like a really good idea as i become even more of an old wierdo, recalcitrant luddite.
Joe
I've not used them...but they do spark memories of late '90s MBUK magazines. I'm not sure what they'd offer you over a 'normal' set of toe-clips and straps to be honest.
i used them back in the day (as they say ).Thought they were great when I first got them, soon realised they were actually ruining my knees big time. In principal they are a good idea - in practice they put too much pressure/pull on knee joints and , to some extent,your calves.
Of course this is only my opinion based upon myown personal experiences.
Having spent the last 6 months riding a touring bike onalmost a daily basis I would suggest that a something like Crank Bros Candys and a pair of trail/touring spd shoes are the best option.
I use these - [url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Apparel/Shoes/Shoes+-+MTB/Shimano+MT32+Shoes_SHIMANO-MT32-SHOES.htm ]shimano mt32[/url] and Candy's. Good for riding and walking in.
Clipless are no good for what i'm upto. I need to be able to ride in mid boots or trail shoes. It's for an "approach bike"
My gut instinct then is to suggest you sack off both clips and small XC type pedals as pictured in the CRC diagram and fit the biggest grippiest pedals you can find/afford.
And this is from a guy who HATES flat pedals!
I also used them for a bit, when I first started riding a singlespeed--alos promted by memories of them from early 90s MBUKs.
I found them quite cool, however they seemed to be quite tricky to operate when riding in the chuncky soled hiking boots / approach shoes I favoured for riding...Thinking forwards to now, I geuss a smooth soled approach shoe or causual cycle touring shoe would work well...but then so do traditional toe clips!!!