Re: [CR]bolt on shoes

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:31:14 +1100 (EST)
From: "David Benson" <bensondoc@yahoo.com.au>
Subject: Re: [CR]bolt on shoes
To: Tony & Shellie Welch <TSWelch@Indy.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <002e01c5e078$e1dbc160$920aa8c0@combop3866sff>


The most famous exponent of bolted on shoes was Aussie sprinter John Nicholson, who also pioneered the Shimano 10mm drivetrain. Nicholson won the Professional Sprint World Championship in 1975 & 1976, so he's definitely on-topic. Some of the Russian female sprinters were still using this method within the last decade.

David Benson Auckland, New Zealand

Tony & Shellie Welch <TSWelch@Indy.net> wrote: I understand that back in the olden days, before clipless pedals, some track racers once bolted their shoes to the pedals. I guess they laced their shoes on while being held on their bike. Does anyone know of this?

Tony Welch Indianapolis, Indiana USA

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