On 9 Sep 2005 10:11:13 -0700, "bent cybrarian" <
[email protected]>
wrote:
>
>Mike Rice wrote:
>> On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:03:28 -0400, "Jeff Grippe" <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >What are PowerGrips?
>> >
>> >I gave up on pedal systems and just stick with good old toe clips but I'd
>> >enjoy learning about anything that improves my riding.
>> >
>> >Jeff
>>
>> Excuse me, that should have read Power Grips. I always get confused as
>> to whether it is one word or two, but a quick search corrects me every
>> time.
>>
>> They are a strap system, attaching to the pedal on a diagonal. The fot
>> enters from the outside and the straps tighten up as the foot assumes
>> normal riding position. They can be ordered, I believe, from Bike
>> Nashbar as well as other suppliers, maybe the good ol' LBS would have
>> some in stock.
>>
>> For more info and a good picture go to:
>>
>> http://powergrips.com/
>>
>> I would be happy with toe clips, but as I stated below my somewhat
>> larger than average peds don't fit comfortably inside any I have
>> found. The open strap of the Power Grips lets me ride comfortably.
>>
>> Mind you I have only one week's experience with the P G system, but I
>> remember that nagging feeling that knees were about to ache. The one
>> week with the PG's I rode two or three times ny normal (on the good
>> days) distances with no nagging knees.
>>
>> Indiana Mike
>>
>> PS- I can't really say the Grips are an improvement over toe clips
>> unless your feet are as long as mine.
>>
>> >"Mike Rice" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> >news:[email protected]...
>> >> On Wed, 07 Sep 2005 19:36:23 -0400, RW <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>>Hi all: Since I've been into bent riding, I've experienced some knee
>> >>>pain. I've purchased pedal extensions which seem to help the problem,
>> >>>I have set my pedaling length setting so that my leg is fully extended
>> >>>when my heel touches the pedal. When the middle of my foot is in
>> >>>contact, I have a slight bend at the knee. I ride with clip-in
>> >>>shoes/pedals. Has anyone experienced knee knee problems? Does this
>> >>>new ROTOR SYSTEM offer any answers to knee issues for bent riders? A
>> >>>very pricey system, but may be worth it if it will allow me to
>> >>>continue in the sport.... assuming it works. Thanks
>> >>
>> >> I'm not familiar with the ROTOR SYSTEM, but I thought that my SPD
>> >> style clips were causing a little knee discomfort. It troubled me
>> >> enought that I went to PowerGrips for the 230 mile local tour I did
>> >> last week.
>> >>
>> >> For me the problem seems to be not enough float witht the particular
>> >> system I was using. ALso I'm not keen on needing special shoes for my
>> >> riding. Wearing a size 14 shoe I found toe clips to be too short for
>> >> me to get far enough into. The PowerGrips seems a workable compromise
>> >> for me, no more knee pain at least.
>> >>
>> >> Indiana Mike
>> > Dear Mike,
> If you have knee problems you might try Speedplay Frog pedals.
>They have a decent size platform and a large amount of float. They are
>also easy to get in an out of. Expensive if you buy new but sometimes
>available used.
>
>John from Tucson
John: Thanks for the tips. Can you explain the idea of lateral
'float' ? How does this help knee pain? How does knee pain in bent
riding come about, and what are the different ways to try to
eliminate knee pain? Only my left knee gives me problems, and it's on
the medial aspect of the knee. I currently ride with Shimano SPD
shoes/pedals. I found that my left foot was slightly toe in/ heel
out. I changed the cleat setting to straighten this out, so we'll see
if that might have been the culprit. I also purchased 30mm pedal
extensions, and I think that has helped. Would I be better off with
these Speedplay Frog pedals?? Can the pedals be used with SPD shoes?
If so, can you walk on them without problems? My current setup walks
nicely, but I find them a bear to lock in at times. I have shimano
pedals with a cleat on one side and a 'normal' pedal on the other
face. I'll bet you can tell I'm a beginner at bike vernacular
I've been riding quite a lot this season, and I'd hate to be
unwittingly injuring my knee needlessly, for lack of good information.
RON W
