I had to walk to work the last week of 2005 because I fell. Not off the bike, but off my own clumsy feet. It snowed, so I rode very carefully to work and back...
Ouch! Sorry to hear about your whacked arm, JJ. Glad you're getting back on the bike tomorrow. As for us, we've finally gotten almost settled into our new...
Hi, I've been lurking with this group since last summer. I've gotten a lot of good information from you all and I try to stay off sidewalks as much as I can. I...
... I have Shimano SPD pedals, one side for cleats, the other for street shoes. Works fine enough for me, just remember to uncleat your pavement foot when you...
When I am staying at my apartment in the city I use a Time Platform Z pedal. It is cleated on both sides so you either clip in or just use it like a regular...
Tom, I am 56 and am currently commuting 17 miles each way 2-3 times per week. I have used Shimano clippless pedals (cleats) with Shimano Mountain Bike shoes...
I have used Look road pedals and the older style Shimano SPD mountain bike pedals. The SPDs are great for commuting and anytime where you may stop a lot or...
I also use Shimano clipless pedals. The M520's are affordable and very reliable. I also use a mountain bike shoe so that when I walk into the building at work,...
I'm going to buy some clipless pedals soon, but for now I use Lake shoes (SPD style) without cleats and have toe clips on my pedals. I like the stiffness of...
Tom: I've been using cleats for 20 years. Definitely the way to go. I like the SPD type cleats now, because there recessed, so you can walk in them without...
As far as shoes go, instead of a mountain bike shoe, I like a touring shoe. They have rubber soles for walking, but they are very stiff, so you don't really...
Kelly -- with that kind of mileage, you definitely need to go clipless! You'll really enjoy. But yes, a stiff sole makes a huge difference in power transfer!...
I use SPD double-sided pedals (same on both sides, so you don't have to look and see which direction it's facing), with mountain bike shoes, which have a "tire...
Getting the peddle spindle approximately over the ball of your foot is important for biomechanics. That why toeclips come in different sizes (though with...
I wear tennis shoes with toe clips. I haven't switched because I wear the same clothes to commute and work in. If I had a job that I had to change clothes I...
15 years ago as a poor college kid i somehow got the $ together and bought the top of the line shimano clipless pedals. i have no idea what they are called,...
To anyone considering going clipless for the first time: Do It!! It will change your cycling experience forever! You will never want to go back. It seems that...
any other single speeder commuters out there? i converted my mtn bike to a single speed a coupla years ago, mostly because my shifters had stopped working and...
... Eric - I commute on my fixed about half the time. I have an old Centurion frame that is set up with 48/16. I run it with full fenders and rack, carrying...
I enjoy fixed gear for long rides but short urban rides with hills it is too much trouble. Picture a four way stop sign at the top of a hill, fixed gear bike,...
Back to the cleat thing. I've been using Time ATAC's in various incarations for the last five years. Right now I'm using Time Z pedals with the big platform....
I agree with the times off road or anywhere they are self cleaning easy inand out and no maintainece to speak off. spds need lube and crank brothers need a...
Thanks to everyone who responded. Your advice helps me a lot. I'm going to be looking in earnest now. Can't wait for warmer weather and longer days! Shalom, ...
Still would not want to look at anything he does on his webcam, YUCK! ... I can understand why a guy named Georgette would be a bit shy. Cheers, Tom Yahoo!...
... Careful - this could turn into another thread like the "Dress Guard" one. I'm thankful we made it through that one with no pictures... Cheers, Tom...
