Re: [CR]Re: shoes for clips/straps

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

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From: "Steve Leitgen" <sleitgen@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: shoes for clips/straps
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 08:24:00 -0500
To: "P. Lynn Miller" <lynnmiller@optusnet.com.au>
cc: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
cc: Classic Rendezvous

Reynolds shoes in England makes a classic touring shoe with a rubber sole.

Steve leitgen La Crosse, Wi

On Apr 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, P. Lynn Miller wrote:
> /scott Baxter wrote:/
>> /Do you wish to use cleats also? I have found but two
>> cleat sources that are not nailed on. yellowjersey.org has what
>> appears to be an in-house
>> manufactured set of cleats that fit a Look bolt
>> pattern which I currently use. Carnac also made old
>> school cleats that worked with their shoes that had
>> the different insert adaptors. These cleats were by
>> far the most desirable, and still may be available. I
>> saw a set not two weeks ago.
>> I live in the US.
>>
>> otherwise, I'd look for a shoe that has an unobtrusive
>> strap system. I use Pearl Izumi shoes, and one of the
>> three straps always fouls the clip. I have to lift
>> the clip up and over the strap each time I put my foot
>> in. /
> Scott,
>
> I should provide some background, I pulled a vintage steel frame
> out of mothballs, and decided to use toe-clips and straps instead
> of my usual clipless pedals. I was not planning to use cleats, just
> was looking for a "classic" style shoe, even if I have to look
> through old stock or find a good second-hand pair. I am planning to
> use this set-up for occasional, feel-good rides on my vintage bike.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> P. Lynn Miller
> Sydney, Australia
> http://www.chainringtransitauthority.com