I ditched my toe-cages today...

[KnottedYet]

It does feel weird not having toes attached to the bike. But the trouble I was having in the skills class just pushed me in a direction I was probably going anyway. Eventually. (I can always put the toe cages back on)

I'm a pretty low-key rider. I commute and do errands, go for weekend rides, a little camping, supported multi-day rides, and plan a low-key foray into triathlons with the Danskin this summer.

I have fun with my cheap bike.

What is not fun is discovering that "skills" requires shoe treads that DON'T catch on cage straps, laces that DON'T catch on buckles and cages, and the ability to get your foot in or out in a hurry.

Got a bee in my bonnet about clipless now. We'll see what develops.

[KnottedYet]

Performance's website has frogs for $105 and shoes for $35. That's less than my bike cost. Could be a possibility.....

[Quillfred]

Hey Knotted

I see that you live in Seattle too. I have the Shimano (SPD) petals and compatible shoes and love them. The pedals are fairly cheap--only about $40 (on sale) and shoes of course vary.

I just wanted to offer up my pedals for a try. I could throw them on your bike and you could get an idea. I wear an 8 shoe and use mtn. shoes for ease of walking. Just give me a holler.

Carole

[KnottedYet]

Thanks! Very kind of you to offer. I've got the sasquatch feet, so couldn't wear your shoes. Sigh. Had a good talk with my favorite guy at Recycled Cycles today. His name is Andy, he's great. Anyway, RC has frogs and could let me try them for 30 days. They don't sell shoes, but I'm thinking of going to Performance for those. Probably mtn shoes.

Gregg's is nothing like it was 20 years ago. I avoid them now. What's your favorite shop?