Jay Rideout
and, between Performance and Universal they are inexpensive:
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----- Original Message ----
From: Edward Kendrick Sr
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 12:17:20 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Cleats
Consider stocking a few pairs of cleats, so you don't feel pressured to sneek in a few more rides on old ones. I regularly check mine and others cleats, especially for family and beginners. Sometimes this annoys them and cuts our riding short. Just imagine your wife or child with serious injuries that you could have helped them to avoid.
Some riders don't like to check cleats, because it's troublesome to get the new ones in the correct position and tightened down. This may sound trivial, but it is a high-impact subject. I write on the bottoms of my shoes with permanent marker to identify the position of the old cleat. I cut out self sticking sand paper to the shape of the cleat and stick it on (the cleat) before applying it to the shoe. Then I use a screw driver drill to tighten down the cleat. Sometimes I clear my schedule and take a few hours to replace multiple sets of cleats. I've learned to enjoy it, and it gives you peace of mind on the road.
STEVEN R HOLLAND wrote:
Ken,
I second your recommendation!!
I spent 5 days in the hospital last year for the exact same reason....worn Look cleats.
Check your cleats right now, better yet replace them.
Ken Finch wrote:
I just wanted to post a big thanks to all the folks at PIR who helped me out after my crash last week. I don't know anyone's name that stopped to help me out but I appreciate everyone's care and attention. It was real showing of what by now seems to be selflessness and attention that is standard from the OBRA folks and the racing community.
I can also heartily recommend OHSU for all your emergency care and surgery needs. Everyone I dealt with there was great from the doctors on down.
Finally a friendly word of advice; my crash resulted in a broken clavicle, 7 broken ribs, a broken pelvis and the usual road rash, all of which could have been avoided if I'd replaced my Look cleat as soon as I had an inkling it was worn out, instead of thinking 'aw, it'll be ok for one more race'. So...check those cleats!
Anyway, thanks again to everybody! See you at the cross races!
Ken Finch
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