Local Redlands company! Not much of a outlet/seconds presence, so don't make the trip just for that.
On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Steve - These are the shoes I wore on my last tour. They were very comfy > on the Grip Kings. > > http://www.fiveten.com/ > > --- On *Tue, 12/15/09, Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net>* wrote: > > > From: Ray Shine <r.sh...@sbcglobal.net> > > Subject: Re: [RBW] Grip Kings and Numb Feet > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 8:51 AM > > > Steve -- I should have added that Power Grips DO MOUNT to GripKing pedals. > Despite what some other posters are saying, mine were mounted quite well > with just minor alterations. For instance, you must remove the reflectors > from each pedal, and use a plastic spacer on the strap end side. I might > have some pix of the set up. If I find any, I'll post them. > > The other thing I'd like t point out about the Power Grips is that to > remove your foot -- let's say the right foot -- you need to push the heel > out then pull the foot back to free the shoe from the strap. That is the > exact same movement you do to release from a cleated pedal. There's really > no difference. > > Ray > > --- On *Tue, 12/15/09, Bruce <fullylug...@yahoo.com>* wrote: > > > From: Bruce <fullylug...@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [RBW] Grip Kings and Numb Feet > To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:47 AM > > 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 > > ------------------------------ > *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 > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com<rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
