Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

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2012-03-29 6:54 AM

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Subject: Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

I've recently updated my ordinary platform pedals to the toe cage ones where they are secured by being done around the top of your foot - I'd provide a pic but I can't find a decent one and don't have enough lighting/time to post a photo.

 

Anyway I've had them come undone at least twice (each side) on my last 2 rides and am wondering if there is a way of keeping them done up properly

 

Anyone have any ideas? or advice?

2012-03-29 8:22 AM
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The best piece of advise I can give you is to upgrade to clipless pedals. They seem scary at first, but they are actually safer and more efficient than the clips. You should be able to get into a basic set up for under $120 with shoes. I bought my road shoes from REI for $54 on sale and a basic set of pedals shouldn't be more than $60 if you search around for then.
2012-03-29 9:33 AM
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Go clipless

2012-03-29 9:59 AM
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+1 on the clipless...really the only way to get them to stop loosening is to tighten them way down. As mentioned already, clipless are the safer way to go and they're not as scary as they seem. My GF got comfortable in them in less than an hour her first time using them...
2012-03-29 10:05 AM
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PeteDin206 - 2012-03-29 8:22 AM The best piece of advise I can give you is to upgrade to clipless pedals. They seem scary at first, but they are actually safer and more efficient than the clips. You should be able to get into a basic set up for under $120 with shoes. I bought my road shoes from REI for $54 on sale and a basic set of pedals shouldn't be more than $60 if you search around for then.

 

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2012-03-29 10:35 AM
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I have the cages too but haven't had a problem with them coming undone.  The only issue I've had is with them coming un-attached from the pedals (the little screws seem to work themselves loose).  Maybe the buckle part on yours isn't "catching" the strap tight enough?  Not sure how yours work but mine have a little buckle with teeth that catch and hold the straps.  I tried to post a picture but couldn't make it workEmbarassed.  I hope you can figure it out. 

 

 

2012-03-29 10:41 AM
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dsand97 - 2012-03-29 11:05 AM

PeteDin206 - 2012-03-29 8:22 AM The best piece of advise I can give you is to upgrade to clipless pedals. They seem scary at first, but they are actually safer and more efficient than the clips. You should be able to get into a basic set up for under $120 with shoes. I bought my road shoes from REI for $54 on sale and a basic set of pedals shouldn't be more than $60 if you search around for then.

 

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x5.  You'll never go back to anything but clipless

2012-03-29 11:20 AM
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pburnett - 2012-03-29 8:41 AM
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PeteDin206 - 2012-03-29 8:22 AM The best piece of advise I can give you is to upgrade to clipless pedals. They seem scary at first, but they are actually safer and more efficient than the clips. You should be able to get into a basic set up for under $120 with shoes. I bought my road shoes from REI for $54 on sale and a basic set of pedals shouldn't be more than $60 if you search around for then.

 

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x5.  You'll never go back to anything but clipless

X6.  They take a little getting used to but it is far easier to learn how to unclip your foot and step down than to wiggle your foot out of a tight fitting cage.  I don't have any specific evidence, but I'm pretty sure those things lead to lots of knee injuries!  Return them, and use the money towards the clipless style pedals and shoes!

2012-03-29 11:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

Love the cages.

Check your springs and make sure you have the loose end of the strap going all the way around.

also if the screws are coming loose, get the star lock washers and eitehr a drop of Loc-tite, or clerar nail polish on the threads will keep them in place.

2012-03-29 11:31 AM
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dsand97 - 2012-03-29 9:05 AM

PeteDin206 - 2012-03-29 8:22 AM The best piece of advise I can give you is to upgrade to clipless pedals. They seem scary at first, but they are actually safer and more efficient than the clips. You should be able to get into a basic set up for under $120 with shoes. I bought my road shoes from REI for $54 on sale and a basic set of pedals shouldn't be more than $60 if you search around for then.

 

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xas many as it takes to convince you.  There's a reason no one rides with toe clips any more.

2012-03-29 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

I agree with the advice to go clipless and eliminate the problem, but to address your question the only think I can think is that the buckles aren't threaded properly.  There's a video here that demonstrates.

2012-03-29 4:57 PM
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Normal strap routing is under the roller, thru the buckle and then under the biting clamp. 

To give an extra bit of security, make a space between the roller and clamp.  Take the free end and loop it back between the roller and clamp.  The strap should exit away from the toe.

If you go clipless you don't have to worry about straps anymore.

 





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2012-03-30 2:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

For the one person who actually helped - thanks.

I've only got the thing through once through roller. I can't work out where the second bit is. Maybe I should have a proper look before a ride at some point.

As to clipless - I've only just upgraded from platform pedals to the toe cage ones and don't have a lot of $$$ to spend on pedals and shoes.

Oh and the idea of putting clipless pedals on this thing

just seems stupid.

Shoes the old pedals because I haven't done any new photos yet.

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2012-03-30 8:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Keeping toe cage straps done up while riding

That's what I'm thinking. The LBS are the people who sold them to me and put them on for me so they should be able to give me some hints on how to do them up so they don't come undone.

 

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