I'm glad you are OK! I still have a bruise from a week and a half ago. I hate clips and straps. My straps came OFF. I'm still using the toe clips while I'm waiting on Power Grips from Nashbar.
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08-09-2007, 09:45 AM #1
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08-09-2007, 10:14 AM #2
just. keep. pedaling.
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DOH! You gotta hate those moments when you have no choice but to fall. Just puttin' it out there - I'm in love with my Crank Bros. eggbeater pedals. No tension adjustments, VERY easy out, and four sides to clip in. I've gotten others attached... and it's love every time.
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08-09-2007, 11:56 AM #3
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Read up a lot about the different types of clipless pedals and quite like these:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetai...ction%20Pedals
Now which to choose, the blue (matches the bike) or pink (girly-girly but would probably put off would-be male thieves). Decisions, Decisions!
They seem to be quite popular on the reviews I've read about them and seem quite easy to get in and out of. Anyone here got them and if so do you like them?There are a lot of unwanted, unloved bikes out there - go on give a bike a good home
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08-09-2007, 12:19 PM #4
just. keep. pedaling.
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I've never thought about using pink as a way to put off male thieves!! Genius!!
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08-09-2007, 12:21 PM #5
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OUCH! Glad you didn't get hurt TOO badly. Keep those scrapes covered in Neosporin to avoid infections and lessen the scarring.
I wore clips and straps for years and the only time I got hung up and fell over was once when I had ridden to work and fell right at the entrance--yep, where all my co-workers could see me lying there like a knucklehead.
I'm a big fan of Speedplay pedals, too, but I use their Frogs. Frog pedals, I believe, were originally designed for mountain bikes, but I use them on my road bike so I can wear "walk-able" shoes. Love 'em!Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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08-09-2007, 01:04 PM #6
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We can't get Neosporin over the counter in the UK.
It's minor gravel rash anyway - I've had worse as a kid. Should heal up in a few days. One of the advantages of being very light weight - you don't go down so hard.
I've got a cracking bruise coming up on my left leg though (think the pedal got it) but noticed that I have quite a lot of muscle built up there now where I didn't have any before I took up cycling. I didn't realise this until I was examining the bruised area and found muscle there. A bruise on that part of my leg before would have bruised the shinbone. Seems to be fairly well padded now
The annoying part was I was really enjoying the run home. Gorgeous, warm, sunny day and just a light breeze - and I was making really good time too.
Ah well. There's always tomorrow
There are a lot of unwanted, unloved bikes out there - go on give a bike a good home
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