Re: [CR] Wide Pedals for wide feet

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Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 06:26:05 -0400
From: "Ken Freeman" <kenfreeman096@gmail.com>
To: <kfhume@hotmail.com>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Wide Pedals for wide feet


The old style shoes can be found, but with cleats they will be hard to walk in. I'd suggest looking on Ebay for the same Lyotard pedal, I've seen them many times.

MKS make a modernization of the Lyotard rattrap pedal. You should also be able to find them.

Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA

On Tuesday, May 19, 2009, <kfhume@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I measured my Campagnolo Record pedals today and found that these are only
> 3" wide so I then measured my feet and was dismayed to find that these are
> 4.25" wide and hence I now understand why my feet will not sit comfortably
> for very long on the Campags. Is the idea that one should use shoe plates in
> combination with the Campags ? I have a brand new set of TA shoe plates but
> do not possess a pair of old leather cycling shoes to which these can be
> nailed. Does anyone still make this kind of shoe ?
>
> I used to ride on Chaterlee pedals when I was a teenager which I think are
> similar in width to Campag pedals but in those days I just used ordinary
> walking shoes and so I am left wondering if feet spread as one gets older ?
>
> My winter bike is fitted with cheap and chearfull Loytard pedals and since
> these are a healthy 4" wide I have not experienced any problems fitting into
> and pushing on these pedals but they are a bit basic.
>
> Can anyone suggest a good make of wide fitting pedals suitable for and
> contemporary with a late 1960's steel framed racing bike that will
> accomodate a wide foot / shoe ?

>

> Regards

>

> Ken Hume

> London, England