Grant Peterson's Shoes Ruse

**uforgot** · 06-16-2009, 03:24 PM

Has anyone read this yet?

**Blueberry** · 06-16-2009, 03:26 PM

Yep, I've read it.

I still ride clipless most of the time. It's what I like and am comfy with.

CA

**SadieKate** · 06-16-2009, 03:47 PM

Yeah, I've read it. He wrote it quite a while ago.

He states that it's just his opinion and it works for him. Wouldn't work for me.

**Crankin** · 06-16-2009, 04:02 PM

It doesn't work for me, either. I am no racer or wanna-be, but I pretty much find it impossible to ride on flat pedals anymore. I can't push off and I find it really hard to climb.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 06-16-2009, 06:25 PM

Ahhh....the age old clipless vs. non-clipless debate again.

**SadieKate** · 06-16-2009, 06:36 PM

I don't see anyone doing any debating.

It works for some. Doesn't for some others. That's the way the wheel goes round.

**Veronica** · 06-16-2009, 06:42 PM

It works very well for Grant as I know he can fly up Mt Diablo without being clipped in - including the 1/4 mile or so of 20% at the end and wearing a floppy hat too.

Yes, he often climbs Mt Diablo w/o a helmet. I've never seen him descend w/o one though. Of course he had to lug it up there along with whatever else he's carrying in his bags - usually some pretty good food. The guy is a very strong, very talented rider.

Ride what makes you happy.

Veronica

**Mr. SR500** · 06-17-2009, 03:54 AM

Grant drives me nuts, but has a lot of followers, doesn't really matter as long as you are out on a bike.

**Veronica** · 06-17-2009, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. SR500

Grant drives me nuts,

Why? Have you ever had a conversation with him?

Veronica

**Trek420** · 06-17-2009, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

Why? Have you ever had a conversation with him?

Veronica

Now we're debating

And cycling shoes; do you prefer spike heels or pumps?

**Veronica** · 06-17-2009, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by Trek420

Now we're debating

No, I just get annoyed when people make assumptions about someone whom they have never met. There's this assumption that Riv and Grant only build "retro" old fashioned bikes. Having worked with them to build up my double century bike, which is now the bike I use for triathlon, I can tell you, they build you the bike you want.

That's Grant's whole point. Get the bike you want, that suits you and how you ride.

Veronica

**Trek420** · 06-17-2009, 07:10 AM

I've read that some find him oh I dunno opinionated? When you build one of the worlds best bikes you are entitled to your opinions

I've never met the guy. When Knott and I went on a pilgrimage to "the shrine of steel lugged bikes" we saw his bike.

Does that count?

As for the shoe debate while I ride clipless most days but I have to agree with him in some ways. On the advice of my LBS (hi Chirs!) I got BMX style pedals on my freewheel mixte. Well really he chose them, I had no say in the matter.

They are shockingly surprisingly grippy. I'd consider them for my commuter and probably never miss the clipless.

Riding with a broken toe I need the support of a stiff sole and that alone is a benefit to bike shoes.

**Blueberry** · 06-17-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

Why? Have you ever had a conversation with him?

Veronica

No, but he stopped making the bike I wanted in my size - and who knows if he'll ever bring it back

I've tried (and failed) to find one in good used condition.

*sigh*

There's a debate - which bike for what?

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