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From: grt@hocda.UUCP (G.TOMASEVICH)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Cleats again
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Date: Tue, 15-May-84 13:43:13 EDT
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Posted: Tue May 15 13:43:13 1984
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As I noted before, I do not think cleats are a problem in the city.  Certainly,
I never had any problem in New York City, but then maybe that is because
the average speed is frequently 5 mi/hr :-).  Having a strap loose should
not be too much of a problem, but I kept them tight in NYC.  After some
practice, there is no problem quickly loosening a strap when necessary.
Concerning a slipping wheel, I keep the straps fairly tight in snow and
take my chances; it is easier than trying to get the foot in when the rear
wheel slips easily.  For cyclocross I can see not being strapped in tightly,
but even there I use clips and straps.
Actually, racers should take a foot out at red lights in order to get
practice getting the foot in quickly on startup.
	George Tomasevich