left foot going dead

[TVC]

See how you get on with them using your current pedals, if it solves the numbness, then job done.

 

[Garz]

There's is a page on it inthis weeks cycling weekly

What did it say?

 

[loops]

Hi, I am a newbie! but on the few times I have been out on my bike I have finished the ride with numbness in both sets of toes, with pins and needles in my whole foot, I assume this is the toe clips but am not sure how that can be rectified. Maybe as people are suggesting its better to look at buying spds, I just ride in my trainers but don't think that can be the cause?

 

[Tyres23]

It basically said it is downto the size of the pedal ie smaller on the ball of foot can be caused by pressure but not likely shoes and don't move cleats too far can hurt knees

 

[david k]

think ive found its the clips/straps, when i notice my foot/feet going dead i reversed the pedal, problem got problem

 

[Garz]

problem got problem

 

[Garz]

It basically said it is downto the size of the pedal ie smaller on the ball of foot can be caused by pressure but not likely shoes and don't move cleats too far can hurt knees

What?

They basically pointed out the obvious and printed it, great.

The size of pedal you can't really do much about, there are only a few to choose from, i.e. SPD, SPD-SL, Speedplay regarding clipless however I would agree that the make of shoe and size would play a bigger part.

 

[david k]

sorry, ive realised what ive put. yeh tight shoes and straps caused problem, loosen them then alls fine. whats the point of straps if they are so loose they barely work?

i have the aldi shoes but i need clips and cleats to suit

 

[david k]

arrrhhhh, just been out for a nice 5 miler, made up as i found it easy, think im getting stronger and fitter but my left foot goes dead!!!!

i take it out the strap and it gets a little better, do straps cause this?

 

[lulubel]

sorry, ive realised what ive put. yeh tight shoes and straps caused problem, loosen them then alls fine. whats the point of straps if they are so loose they barely work?

Maybe you need harder shoes, so you can tighten the straps round the shoes without putting pressure on your feet.