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Tom Sherman writes:
>>> FOR THE LOVE OF SHOZO SHIMANO, WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO USE CLIPS AND
>>> STRAPS?
>> Because "anyone" prefers shoes that don't suck, but doesn't like the
>> ease and versatility of plain pedals?
> If one is not going to get the positive foot retention by using a
> slotted cleat with clips and straps, Power Grips are a better
> alternative for use with non-cycling specific shoes. The Power Grips
> offer better retention and ease of entry and exit when combined with
> non-cycling shoes compared to clips and straps.
> If one does want positive foot retention, then "clipless" systems
> offer that without the need to physically release one's foot with a
> hand.
>>> I suggest getting some decent shoes with recessed SPD cleats.
>> Ha ha ha hahahaha *snort*, that's a good one! Decent SPD shoes!
> Well, some (e.g. J. Brandt) find their SPD shoes fine for walking
> in.
> CLIPS AND STRAPS ARE OBSOLETE FOR A GOOD REASON.
I used Christophe Speciale clips and Binda straps for years and always
had too little room over my big toe in the clips, so much so that both
toenails got stunted and ingrown from the pressure. I was only too
glad to get rid of them and the exposed cleat that made walking
awkward.
I've been wearing SPD smooth rubber soled shoes for touring and riding
to work, wearing the shoes comfortably all day.
Jobst Brandt
>>> FOR THE LOVE OF SHOZO SHIMANO, WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO USE CLIPS AND
>>> STRAPS?
>> Because "anyone" prefers shoes that don't suck, but doesn't like the
>> ease and versatility of plain pedals?
> If one is not going to get the positive foot retention by using a
> slotted cleat with clips and straps, Power Grips are a better
> alternative for use with non-cycling specific shoes. The Power Grips
> offer better retention and ease of entry and exit when combined with
> non-cycling shoes compared to clips and straps.
> If one does want positive foot retention, then "clipless" systems
> offer that without the need to physically release one's foot with a
> hand.
>>> I suggest getting some decent shoes with recessed SPD cleats.
>> Ha ha ha hahahaha *snort*, that's a good one! Decent SPD shoes!
> Well, some (e.g. J. Brandt) find their SPD shoes fine for walking
> in.
> CLIPS AND STRAPS ARE OBSOLETE FOR A GOOD REASON.
I used Christophe Speciale clips and Binda straps for years and always
had too little room over my big toe in the clips, so much so that both
toenails got stunted and ingrown from the pressure. I was only too
glad to get rid of them and the exposed cleat that made walking
awkward.
I've been wearing SPD smooth rubber soled shoes for touring and riding
to work, wearing the shoes comfortably all day.
Jobst Brandt