Since my clipless pedals developed a defect, I reverted back to the old Power Grips. I was able to adjust them to accept my lightweight waterproof hunting boots which have (I think) 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation. Three hours of triking at 24 degree temps with a 15 mph wind left my toes in much better shape than they were when riding with clipless sandals, two pairs of socks and a neoprene bootie. The boots are heavier, of course, but still got the job done. I think from now on I'll use Power Grips for cold weather riding.
John, Nice pictures. I use motor cross googles to protect eyes and face in cold. ~~~al.kubeluis..md.usa.earth.sun.milkyway.virgo.universe..corsa~~~ "John" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]... > Since my clipless pedals developed a defect, I reverted back to the old Power Grips. I was able to > adjust them to accept my lightweight waterproof hunting boots which have (I think) 200 grams of > Thinsulate insulation. Three hours of triking at 24 degree temps with a 15 mph wind left my toes > in much better shape than they were when riding with clipless sandals, two pairs of socks and a > neoprene bootie. The boots are heavier, of course, but still got the job done. I think from now on > I'll use Power Grips for cold weather riding.
[email protected] (John) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>... > Since my clipless pedals developed a defect, I reverted back to the old Power Grips. I was able to > adjust them to accept my lightweight waterproof hunting boots which have (I think) 200 grams of > Thinsulate insulation. Three hours of triking at 24 degree temps with a 15 mph wind left my toes > in much better shape than they were when riding with clipless sandals, two pairs of socks and a > neoprene bootie. The boots are heavier, of course, but still got the job done. I think from now on > I'll use Power Grips for cold weather riding. I put my platform pedals back on. They formerly had toe cages and straps. I just omitted the toe cages so they would more easily accommodate bulkier footwear. It has been nice to wear anything that I want, warmer to be sure. I will revert to SPD's and sandals next summer. Gary McCarty, Greenspeed GTO, Salt Lake City
Al Kubeluis" <[email protected]> wrote | John, |Nice pictures. I use motor cross googles to protect eyes and face in | cold. er...what pictures? Regards, Mike O'Brien Trying to keep the barbarians from the gate, but they all have fake ID's
Power Grips don't get the respect they deserve. I use PGs and Frogs, and in my opinion the PGs are 90% as efficient and a lot safer.
"Power Grips don't get the respect they deserve. I use PGs and Frogs, and in my opinion the PGs are 90% as efficient and a lot safer." I agree... after too many "Artie Johnson" falls using Egg Beaters, I too went back to flat pedals with the toe cage only (no straps)..works fine on my GRR for keeping feet on the pedals but allows a speedier reaction when a quick foot down is needed. Chere
"chere" <[email protected]> wrote: > "Power Grips don't get the respect they deserve. I use PGs and Frogs, and in my opinion the PGs > are 90% as efficient and a lot safer." > > I agree... after too many "Artie Johnson" falls using Egg Beaters, I too went back to flat pedals > with the toe cage only (no straps).. I had PG's for a while. I never felt safe with them, and never was able to crank my feet in tight enough to keep from slipping out. But I *did* manage to cut off the circulation to my toes. Then I got Frogs. I'd never had clipless pedals before. I had one minor "Artie Johnson" when I was still figuring out how they worked, but since then I've never had a bit of trouble. My feet stay clipped in when I want them to, and they come out instantly and effortlessly when they should. I'd never go back to PG's. I feel safe and comfortable with my Frogs. Gary
I think that for PGs to work at their best you need shoes that mesh with them. There are probaly some shoes that just aren't compatible. I think I got lucky there. I did fuss with them for a while but eventually got to a point where they felt 'right'. For me, that point was where the strap ended up very slightly behind the widest point of the outside edge of shoe. > I had PG's for a while. I never felt safe with them, and never was able to > crank my feet in tight enough to keep from slipping out. But I *did* manage to cut off the > circulation to my toes.
I have never had an Arte Johnson because of the Frogs, only my own stupidity. I recommend them to anyone riding a bent, and wouldn't use any other pedal. Chas
YMMV. I hated Frogs. I found them "slippery" and they disconnected me without warning. I happily use Eggbeaters and previously Shimano 959s and 545s. -- Gator Bob Siegel EasyRacers Ti Rush "Dj Blag" <[email protected]> wrote in message news[email protected]... > I have never had an Arte Johnson because of the Frogs, only my own stupidity. I recommend them to > anyone riding a bent, and wouldn't use any other pedal. Chas