Brian Johnson
Hello,
I suppose that it might be possible that there might be a certain leg/
knee/ankle/foot combo that will never fit clipless pedals.
However, I'd suggest that you get a fitting.
After long distances I'd always experienced some minor knee pain and
just dismissed it as part of the experience. After a century that
left my knees hurting so badly that I couldn't ride a bike I
scheduled a cleat-fitting at Bike Gallery. I've been pain-free since.
There are plenty of options in Portland for fittings, but I've only
had experience with Bike Gallery.
Note: At the time of the cleat fitting, I felt that my general fit
was pretty good as I wasn't experiencing any pain elsewhere. Since
that time, I've also had a complete bike fitting and it's only been
over-exertion that leaves me hurting. :)
Good luck!
Brian
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:03:25 -0700
> From: beth h
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] clipless fears
>
> Continuing my first season of group racing, I raced last night at
> PIR short-track on my flat pedals with BMX shoes. For this kind of
> stuff it's fine, but since I want to try 'cross in the fall I
> realize I'll need to do something about my shoes. Vans won't work
> in the mud!
>
> Lots of folks have recommended that I try clipless The last time I
> tried clipless was over a decade ago (time-trialling with Speedplay
> Frogs) and I had so many issues with painful knees and hot-spots in
> my shoes that I had to go back to flat pedals within weeks.
>
> Am I missing something here? Or could it be that clipless pedals
> really AREN'T for everyone? I'm also considering sticking with flat
> pedals and wearing modified soccer shoes or something. I welcome
> comments. Thanks.
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