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17-11.-2004, 09:24 AM
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Power Grips, anyone tried these?
It has been suggested to me to use these with running shoes for short course duathlons and triathlons. http://www.ekosport.com/pg_benefits.shtml
Anyone out there tried them? Benefits, problems?
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17-11.-2004, 10:00 AM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
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Yeah, I used them about 12 years ago, as a transition to clipless pedals. Very comfy and efficient, and they sort of train your brain and muscles to "heel-out" to release, as with clipless. Granted, when you go to full-on clipless, you'll still fall...I did a couple of times, but I believe my learning curve was shortened by using Power Grips. My wife has them on her bike to this day, as toe clips were uncomfortable, and she's too casual and infrequent a rider to commit to clipless. I was surprised to find, upon purchasing an LBS last spring, that they still make them. I've since brought them in to the shop, and sold at least three pairs that I know of. If there's a downside, it's that it requires a tool to adjust them for different shoes. If you always use the same shoes, no big deal...if one day your wear boat shoes, the next you wear tennis shoes, the next you wear running shoes, you may need to adjust them to achieve the proper tension. That's where the quick adjustment of toe clip straps has an advantage. Otherwise, a pretty nifty, relatively unknown and unsung product...it needs a better press agent. They work really well, and depending on the user and the application, are certainly a valid alternative to toe clips/straps and clipless setups. Doug |
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17-11.-2004, 03:50 PM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
Thanks Doug,
I have asked for a quote with USPS air mail. No one sells them in Australia. I find SPD bike shoes too hot and prefer runners in the warm weather, looks like they are just the go..
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03-12.-2004, 08:00 AM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
Received Power grips yesterday, fitted to track pedals, removed the toe clips, look good so far, road test later today.
Price for 2 pr and postage charges ex USA very reasonable, below $50 the lot.
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11-04.-2007, 10:01 PM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
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How are those Power grips still going? Worth the order from the states? Adam |
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11-04.-2007, 11:45 PM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
Adam,
I have a spare Blue pair, PM or e-mail for contact details. A friend has been using these for Triathlon for 2 seasons. I went back to strapless toe clips.
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12-04.-2007, 12:59 AM
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12-04.-2007, 01:21 AM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
I've used low-end toeclips and straps, spd shoes, and Power Grips. They work better than clips and straps IMHO but are picky about your shoes. When you mention commuting it brings to mind how well they'd work with pointy, leather soled oxfords. Shoes with a blunter profile don't enter the grips well, shoes with a knobby rubber sole hang up on the pedal cage, and flimsy running shoes let the strap squeeze your foot too hard.
They are, however, somewhat more tolerant of differences in the shape and size of your shoes than traditional toeclips and straps. |
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12-04.-2007, 04:31 AM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
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+1, Doug. We lead the same life. Used to use Powergrips, great transition to my Look road pedals and my wife has them now on her new road bike! I think they were great because I could use them with my Merrell climbing shoes (my other feet). I will probably get another set for a flat bar roadie I'm going to build up this summer. |
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13-04.-2007, 12:09 PM
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15-04.-2007, 04:48 AM
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Re: Power Grips, anyone tried these?
I used them years ago on my mountain bike and absolutely loved them
 . Today I ride only road and use SPD. To this day I feel strongly that if I were to get another mt. bike I would choose Power Grips over clipless pedals. In numerous crashes (including endos  ) they performed flawlessly and released my feet as if the pedals had nothing on them at all. |
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