On 03 May 2003 02:50:22 GMT,
[email protected] (TBGibb) wrote:
>In article <
[email protected]>, Joe Duvall <
[email protected]> writes:
>
>>Does anyone have a recommendation for a road shoe that has a straight last to it? My feet are flat
>>beyond belief and I have developed issues with inflamed ganglia on my arches. Very painful.
>>Orthotics only put additional stress and pressure on the area.
>
>My wife has a similar problem. Her feet tend to "go to sleep" while riding. The most sucessful
>combination for her makes me cringe. She does very well with Power Grips and (brace yourself)
>actual "tennis shoes!"
>
>The point is that your solution might be equally as unique and improbable.
>
>Tom Gibb <
[email protected]>
Hush Puppies with nice, big BMX platforms. Great for flat feet, infinite pressure point variety, Q
adjustment. Wrap those toesies over the front edge of the platforms and yer ready to do a little
anklin' for a boost up those brief nuissance hills without downshifting. ATB comps (Performance) are
very nice; smaller, lightweight, strong, comfortable, good grip w/o tearing up the soles. No hotfoot
with either.
Breatheable Hush Puppies for no stinko, unfortunately made in China these days at same expense
(profiteering rip-off).
Don't need no steenking clips, either: (previously referenced by smokey):
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/webalog/pedals_clips_straps/14030.html and
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/webalog/pedals_clips_straps/14047.html
Fine fellows those at Rivendell. Smart, too, and beautiful bikes. (I settle for the poor man's
version -- $40 rescued Chicago Schwinn Passage, 26 pounder, a fine all-day comfortable roller.)
Joe Duvall might even consider Biopace rings and cadence <60!
www.sheldonbrown.com/biopace.html
And, no, one doesn't have to mash with them, or wreck the knees.
No need to be thrashing all that leg meat at higher cadences -- good argument that power output hits
diminishing return after 50-60 rpm.
Mild aerobics may be fine, but extended hyperventilation often leads to vasoconstriction,
numb/tingly extremeties. And, unfortunately, even heart attacks among the fitness gurus in
their 50's.
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Ya ain't going to catch me this year, Tom. 2881 YTD, 1230 last month, settling in for easy
monthly 1000s.
Bruce Ball retro, comfortable street clothes, execrater of many modern cycling practices, flat and
happy feet -- deliver us from arch supports
