> From: Wdgadd@aol.com
> In a message dated 8/29/02 10:17:06 AM, tom_s_dalton@yahoo.com writes:
>
> << Does anyone on the list know where to get slotted cleats that fit
modern
> shoes? Isn't there a slotted cleat that fits the 3-hole Look pattern?
Wh >>
>
> My understanding is that such a thing is available, however, consider
> wether the modern shoes you want to use would work well with toe
> clips/straps. Most modern shoes have buckles, velcro straps, etc. that
might
> seriously hinder ingress, if not egress. My old Carnacs would have been a
> disaster. Duegi is still making a high quality shoe for trackies.
> Aestheticly, it's a bit much for me (white).
This is definitely a concern, and I think everyone has a slightly different threshold as to what's tolerable. I've been using some low-end Shimano road shoes, with small velcro straps in front. Hasn't been a problem for me, and I use some slightly mod'ed cheap Shimano Look cleats and put some real slots in them.
If you don't actually require slotted cleats, the Diadora Voyagers are good, and allow you to walk around (these are SPD shoes, with shallow slots in the grippy rubber sole). The Carnac Carlits are very traditional lace- up shoes, and rather affordable. Available in the UK at Deeside Cycles ( http://www.deesidecycles.com ?) Too bad the leather uppers don't have nice big holes in them.
If you are lucky, you can find a pair of Dettos on ebay that'll fit you.
> For whatever reason, I made the switch back to toeclips/straps and
> traditional (albeit bolt-on plastic) cleats this past spring (after using
> Look exclusively since '84) using Detto 2000 shoes.
Haven't heard of these before. Are they still available?
> ...... I have no regrets,
> although alloy cages are noisy-I much prefer chrome steel. T.A alloy
> cages,as well as being noisy, wear out REAL fast. IMO, the Campagnolo
> 1037/1038 pedals
> are one of the greatest all time components.
MKS makes some pedals that look *very* much like the Campy pedals. For my everday bikes, I've been fond of the Sun Tour Superbe pedals (venturing to the edge of the classic period), especially the later Grease Guard versions.
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL