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Ray Kinney
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I have wide feet (not very long, just wide). About 4 months
ago, I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi road shoes that I
couldn't adjust enough to keep my new shoes from brushing
the cranks when adjusted for the proper foot angle. Other
shoes have gotten close, but these were a little too close.
About 2-3 months ago, I got a machinist friend of mine to
make some aluminum spacers at .10 (2.5mm) thick. I've been
using them since then without apparent problem.
My questions to everyone are: By reducing pedal engagement
by .10 inches in each pedal, What are my chances of stipping
out the crank arm threads from pedaling? Does anyone have
any horror stories about doing this?
Remember, I've got almost 3 months without problem and
whether I like the q-factor or not, I need the clearance.
Also, yes, I've pushed the cleats inside as far as I can and
still have my toes pointed properly.
By the way, the pedals and cleats are Looks. I know some
pedals have q-factor adjustments, but I'm not willing to pay
that much for pedals, if, free spacers do the same thing.
Thanks, Ray Kinney
ago, I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi road shoes that I
couldn't adjust enough to keep my new shoes from brushing
the cranks when adjusted for the proper foot angle. Other
shoes have gotten close, but these were a little too close.
About 2-3 months ago, I got a machinist friend of mine to
make some aluminum spacers at .10 (2.5mm) thick. I've been
using them since then without apparent problem.
My questions to everyone are: By reducing pedal engagement
by .10 inches in each pedal, What are my chances of stipping
out the crank arm threads from pedaling? Does anyone have
any horror stories about doing this?
Remember, I've got almost 3 months without problem and
whether I like the q-factor or not, I need the clearance.
Also, yes, I've pushed the cleats inside as far as I can and
still have my toes pointed properly.
By the way, the pedals and cleats are Looks. I know some
pedals have q-factor adjustments, but I'm not willing to pay
that much for pedals, if, free spacers do the same thing.
Thanks, Ray Kinney