Grant Peterson's Shoes Ruse

[uforgot]

Has anyone read this yet?

[Blueberry]

Yep, I've read it.

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

CA

[SadieKate]

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]

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]

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

[SadieKate]

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]

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

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't see anyone doing any debating.

Now you're debating.

[SadieKate]

Yeah, but I'm right because it's red . . . .

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yeah, but I'm right because it's red . . . .

I don't get it, sorry.

I like my riding 'compromise' of using diagonal straps- they're snug and keep my feet from slipping off the pedals, but I still get to wear all my favorite comfy shoes and also my warm heavy insulated hiking boots in the winter.

[MartianDestiny]

I wasn't very impressed by most of his arguments. I'll stick to my clipless. But, hey, whatever works for him is cool with me.

[uforgot]

I guess I was just sort of surprised by it. Maybe I need to go read more of his articles, as you guys have probably already read them. I know there is the clipless vs non-clipless debate, and I do both, depends on the bike and what I'm doing. Now the stiff sole part was the surprise. I don't think I've ever heard that it doesn't make any difference. I've always heard otherwise, but then again, I have never even been close to an expert in cycling. Is there a raging debate somewhere over stiff shoes vs anything else?

Edit: Never mind. I missed the line about needing a stiff sole for a peddle as big as a soup spoon. It's regular pedals he thinks you don't need one for. No kidding. I'm through asking dumb questions now!

[msincredible]

My folding bike has half platform / half SPD pedals, I often just use the platforms when I am traveling as I don't always have room for the bike shoes. The only place I really miss the clipless is on steep climbs.

I'll even ride it wearing heels.

[Mr. SR500]

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

[Veronica]

Grant drives me nuts,

Why? Have you ever had a conversation with him?


Veronica