Re: [CR]Another newbie question

(Example: Racing:Jacques Boyer)

From: "Ken Sanford" <kanford@comcast.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Steve Leitgen" <sleitgen@charter.net>
References: <MONKEYFOODh29cM3ory00003338@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org> <6c49e24059432ceb12b5d357d12bfe15@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Another newbie question
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:10:28 -0400
reply-type=response

Steve

You should be aware that there are a number of members that do not find it sacrilegious to ride a fine old classic bike using modern pedals!

I am not one of them - but do not find the practice blasphemous.

Ken Sanford
Kensington, MD


----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Leitgen
To: "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org"
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 5:47 PM
Subject: [CR]Another newbie question



> First I want to thank all who answered my freewheel question. I now have
> some options.
>
> So now I have my (hypothetical) steed back on the road. I've scavenged the
> basement and bought a freewheel. Clipless pedals started in the mid to
> late 80s. toe clips are what goes on my bike.
>
> What do I do for shoes? (More importantly a size 45-46 wide) It would be a
> shame to ride a hot 70's racing machine tubulars and all with running
> shoes. Does anyone carry old style riding shoes?

>

>

> Steve Leitgen

> La Crosse, WI