Comment by acidrock23 on April 22, 2011 at 4:05pm

Can you get some sort of toe clips, like on a racing bike? I was sort of averse to using them on a bike as I figured I'd fall off but they are actually pretty handy. They also engage your stroke on propelling yourself on both the downstroke *and* the upstroke, so you can work out more efficiently, whatever your goal is?

Comment by Sarah on April 22, 2011 at 4:52pm

I would recommend toe clips/cages, or something like a power grip strap (http://bicycling.about.com/od/equipmentreviews/fr/power_grips.htm) if your pedals are compatible with them.

If you can change the pedals out completely, getting SPD pedals and shoes would be the next obvious step.

Comment by Les on April 22, 2011 at 5:04pm

The toe clips are recommended. Get the old style sometimes referred to as "rat trap" which entail a metal toe box and a strap threaded through the pedal. I never cinched them up tightly so I could slip my shoes in and out readily. Was able to ride to work for several years in varied terrain. Don't let a bike shop conn you into bike shoes andclip type pedals which are an expense which is not needed,. Good luck.,

Comment by Marcia Skidmore on April 25, 2011 at 3:32am

Awesome - I've got some things I can check into now. I had no idea they sold things like toe clips.

thanks!!! I'm so relieved I can put the duct tape away! lol

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