help in making a decision

[SadieKate]

Another thought, old shoes meant to be used with platform pedals would also have a "cleat" that sat over a ridge on the pedal, but I would never have described this ridge as a "V". Between the ridge and the cage, you were locked in through any event. Thank the bike gods they invented clipless pedals!

[spazzdog]

yeah... i owned a pair of those in the 70's. the bar (cleat) had a straight depression in it that sat over the front edge of a normal pedal, then you tightened up the straps and pedaled away.

i remember thinking they were soooo cool!

spazz

[trayc]

I am at work right now so I can't take a picture of it. Of course, I am not supposed to be on the computer talking to you guys either, shhhhh don't tell anyone. I just called my LBS and he said that they have a pedal that is flat where my foot goes and then the straps. I think he is talking about the pedals like Spazz showed. Got to gripe for just a minute about the dude at the LBS. You know it is hard enough to be over forty, starting a new sport without some young dude sounding like it is a pain to deal with someone of my age and gender!!

[spazzdog]

trayc... if you have a dig camera and the means to get it on your pc, send me a photo at home (with your "end of week" training data... yeah, i'm keeping track ).

I'll do some research on my own and with the grrls here. Maybe we can solve this mystery.

spazz

[CorsairMac]

I am at work right now so I can't take a picture of it. Of course, I am not supposed to be on the computer talking to you guys either, shhhhh don't tell anyone. I just called my LBS and he said that they have a pedal that is flat where my foot goes and then the straps. I think he is talking about the pedals like Spazz showed. Got to gripe for just a minute about the dude at the LBS. You know it is hard enough to be over forty, starting a new sport without some young dude sounding like it is a pain to deal with someone of my age and gender!!

So am I - but my boss doesn't really care what I do as long as I "look" busy and chatting with ya'll here - sure does make me look busy!! As for your pedals - I'm with Spazz and SK on this, good call Sadie. I had forgotten about those old locking pedal/strap combos!.....I think I even used them without the straps!
and Tracyc - find someone else at your LBS that treats you better! I know what you mean - I got one that tries to impress me with his great knowledge and ability every time I go there and a young kid that takes very good care of me! It's gotten to the point, I'll call and see whos working today before I take my bike in! LOL

[trayc]

Ladies thanks so much for all the info. I will let you know how the ride goes. I am going to get those pedals at my LBS and see how those work. As far as looking busy, I teach middle school so actually finding time to get on is few and far between but they were working on a test today. Have a good weekend and catch ya'll later

Tracey

[SadieKate]

Now, these look really comfy!

[spazzdog]

Yowza!!

Did you find those in that book, "101 uses for a dead cat"


tee-hee-hee-heee AArf!! spazzdog

[CorsairMac]

Now, these look really comfy!

I want those with the cat chainring!.......then maybe do a calico paint job, some whiskers off the handlebar stems, some Trashy Cat cycling clothes...........I'd be quite the cats meow!

[nuthatch]

I want those with the cat chainring!.......then maybe do a calico paint job, some whiskers off the handlebar stems, some Trashy Cat cycling clothes...........I'd be quite the cats meow!

You'd have to be some sort of cycling superheroine, then. Going around your neighborhood, telling little kids to get out their bikes/helmets and ride!!! Rescuing cats from danger!!! You'd have to put ears on your helmet.....

[trayc]

[QUOTE=SadieKate]Another thought, old shoes meant to be used with platform pedals would also have a "cleat" that sat over a ridge on the pedal, but I would never have described this ridge as a "V".

I think what you are describing is what I have. This bike is old from late 90's so maybe it has the type of pedal you are talking about.

[SadieKate]

I think what you are describing is what I have. This bike is old from late 90's so maybe it has the type of pedal you are talking about.

Thanks, I was thinking bikes in the 80s . I'd better go get another box of Loreal.

Post a pic if you can.

[trayc]

[QUOTE=SadieKate]Thanks, I was thinking bikes in the 80s . I'd better go get another box of Loreal.


I gave up on the Loreal and just doing the gray thing. You know when I get a chance to put a picture of my pedals online you guys will probably thing I am such a dork. They are probably pedals that every biker knows but me!!!! Got to say this though, I have never had more fun in my life than learning to ride a bike all over again!!!!

[spazzdog]

Good! That's the important part! fun, fun, fun, fun,

FUN!