Steve:
I suffered from cold feet when I was clipped in to either spd or look style
pedals. I also did not like having my feet locked in just one location on the
pedals. Thanks to a suggestion from another list member, I tried Power Grip
straps on MKS touring pedals. They work well. The straps allow me to pull up on
the pedals and bring hip flexors to bear which is good for climbing in my case.
The grip kings are no difficulty at all to get out of if you bog down going
uphill or though sloshy stuff and need to get your feet down fast. RBW sells
them and you also find them elsewhere. You enter them on a slant, and when your
feet straighten, they are quite secure.
I've been pedaling the past 6 months with nothing at all, which is how Grant
recommends, but just this weekend put the power grips back on. They just work
for me. They also work with many other pedals, but not Grip Kings.
Grip Kings are great pedals so far. They are on my touring bike and I did a 3
day self supported tour with them, and with no straps, clips, etc. Their extra
length provides excellent support for your entire foot. Contrary to the name,
they are NOT the kings of grip. MKS calls them "Lambdas." They are fine for
temperature regulation of your feet in cold weather, which was your original
question. That is, if you wear the right socks and footwear.
Tailwinds
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From: Steve Wimberg <st...@stevewimberg.com>
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tue, December 15, 2009 8:26:17 AM
Subject: [RBW] Grip Kings and Numb Feet
I would like to get some feedback from the group regarding Grip King
pedals and their ability to eliminate numb feet on long rides.
I started using clipless pedals about a year ago after my rides
started increasing in length, and numbness in my feet became a
problem. I had been using MKS touring pedals, and really can't use
those on rides over 30 miles or so. The switch was extremely
successful in keeping my feet from going numb, and I like riding with
the clipless, in general. However, I have found that I get a little
uncomfortable being clipped in when going up steep hills. It's always
in the back of my mind that if I need to bail out because I can't
pedal anymore, it's gonna be difficult because I'm clipped in.
Granted, this hasn't happened yet, but why have the anxiety if I don't
have to?
This is where the Grip Kings come in. I am hopeful that the increased
surface area of the pedal will spread the weight out over the bottom
of my foot enough to keep the numbness at bay. Does anyone have any
thoughts on this? Has anyone had numb feet problems and had them
relieved by using the Grip Kings?
Like I said, I like the clipless pedals, but am willing to give up
some of the things I like about them in order to gain a little piece
of mind.
Thanks,
Steve
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