Slighty Different Pedal Question

[aces_up1504]

I using strap that were supplied with the bike.

The last time a did a longer ride, I felt like my toes were aching, I think this was mainly due to fact i was felt like I was pushing the pedals with my toes rather than ball of my foot.

Is this typical when using straps? or could it be the training shoe i used was to soft and supple

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Could be shoe flex, could also be needing the clips adjusted a bit. Most have some form of adjustment to let your foot sit further forward.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Could be shoe flex, could also be needing the clips adjusted a bit. Most have some form of adjustment to let your foot sit further forward.

Clips, not cleats.
You do need a stiffer shoe, trainers are fine for short trips, but over longer distance they have to much flexing for support, if you are use to clips, the transition to clipless is easy enough, and so much better, than as T.M.H.N.E.T says there is adjustment.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Clips, not cleats.
You do need a stiffer shoe, trainers are fine for short trips, but over longer distance they have to much flexing for support, if you are use to clips, the transition to clipless is easy enough, and so much better, than as T.M.H.N.E.T says there is adjustment.

Which is why I said clips. As in toe-clips... They bolt onto the underside of the pedal usually, hence most can be adjusted slightly.

 

[hobbitonabike]

I was using toe clips and trainers and would get pain down the outside of my foot due to poor support from my trainers. Since I have changed to clipless I have had no foot pain thanks to the stiffer sole on the shoe.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Which is why I said clips. As in toe-clips... They bolt onto the underside of the pedal usually, hence most can be adjusted slightly.

dooh not enough coffee, sorry as I understand it though the only adjustment with clips is the strap.
But I am only a novice.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

dooh not enough coffee, sorry as I understand it though the only adjustment with clips is the strap.
But I am only a novice.

Can even buy specially long clips for those with clown feet. (Like mine: Adidas trainers UK13)

Although have been riding clipless for years now.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Can even buy specially long clips for those with clown feet. (Like mine: Adidas trainers UK13)

Although have been riding clipless for years now.

Ok I think I have it, some pedals can take different clips, so it's a matter of clip replacement, rather than adjust, as such.

 

[SWSteve]

I using strap that were supplied with the bike.

The last time a did a longer ride, I felt like my toes were aching, I think this was mainly due to fact i was felt like I was pushing the pedals with my toes rather than ball of my foot.

Is this typical when using straps? or could it be the training shoe i used was to soft and supple

I currently ride with toe clips (I'm off to buy cleats/cycling daps later today) and I get this sometimes, do you point your feet downwards i.e. 5o'clock? As when I do I sometimes find myself getting pain in outside of my foot and toes. I would suggest loosening the straps a little, getting foot forward and then tightening, and bringing your ankle down so your foot is more horizontal.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Ok I think I have it, some pedals can take different clips, so it's a matter of clip replacement, rather than adjust, as such.

Example

 

[aces_up1504]

cheers guys, Will have to check if they adjustable as they are cheap and cheerfull pedals that the LBS put on with the bike

 

[aces_up1504]

OK, I know its been asked a million times:

Is going clipless really that big of an improvement over straps(clipped in)?

 

[hobbitonabike]

OK, I know its been asked a million times:

Is going clipless really that big of an improvement over straps(clipped in)?

I have found it much better. Much more comfortable and effective. Also really effective for teaching you how to get used to tipping over lol. Sure I have jad about three peoples share of clipless moments lol.

 

[aces_up1504]

Can i ask how you have found it much better?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

OK, I know its been asked a million times:

Is going clipless really that big of an improvement over straps(clipped in)?

I don't think it's an enormous difference but it will overcome your current toe-weighted problem because you'll be able to connect with the ball of your feet. With a more secure platform, you may find that you're better placed to go on and improve your pedalling technique. (Though it would take a better pedaller than me to advise on that!)