pooks

I love reading your posts and questions keep 'em comin'

I put frogs on my bike this summer, I have been riding for 4 seasons, 1 seriously

the only reason I switched from standard pedals was because as my distance increased on a new bike my left leg was cramping and falling asleep after 12 miles (yes always about 12 miles after much observation I discovered it was how my foot turned in while I pedalled, I had to consciously straighten it which is tough to think about mile after mile

The stiff soles of the cycling shoe and locking into the pedals keeps my foot flat and straight but the float of the frogs prevents knee pressure from a continued unnatural position

Yes I admit I was terrified to switch. I had about 700 miles on my new bike before I even thought about it. I wanted to be used to the bike and its reaction time first. I have had 1 fall to date and that was going 1 mph I was just getting ready to leave the club ride and didn't think my right foot was clipped in. It was and timber over I went, end result was a little road rash and a little embarrassment.

In ANY questionable situation I unclip one foot, I can easily pedal with the other foot to keep going and balanced.

Keep riding your bike the way you are and you will know when you are ready for changes

Christine

oh btw I wear road shoes for distance rides because I found a pair that I really like and are comfortable and mtn bike shoes for in town when I need to do some walking such as at the grocery store - the frogs work on both