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- CommentAuthornot_hip
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2010
I've never had a bike that has toe overlap, so I don't know what it really will affect my riding.
After settling on the Flite 100 I read that it suffers from some toe overlap.
Sounds like an unpleasant experience and something you could actually run into if riding the bike in the city and making sharp turns.
Will using clipless pedals (SPD) result in less toe overlap?
Would a larger frame size (I'm looking at size 55) result in less toe overlap?
Does anyone have any experience with toe overlap with this bike/size? -
- CommentAuthorSkidMark
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2010 edited
Toe overlap is a non-issue unless you are taking sharp turns while going less than about 3 mph. If trackstanding you simply stop your pedaling before you turn your wheel. If you are in a situation where your foot is hitting the tire, angling your foot up or down will get it clear of the wheel. Bikes pretty much turn by leaning.
I you think the toe overlap is bad on a Flite (is it?) you should check out an older KHS Aerotrack, it's a good 1-1/2" (4cm) . -
- CommentAuthorbrooklynbombs
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2010 edited
I'm not trying to be a jerk, but if you are worried about toe-overlap enough to make a thread about it, why look into getting a track bike? All track bikes have toe-overlap. Thats the way the geometry is set up. If you are this worried about it, find something with a more "slack" geometry.
Also, crank arm length helps determine the amount of toe-overlap as well as the pedal type and cage size. -
- CommentAuthorstacks
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2010
i have a 2005 flite 100 and toe overlap hasn't been an issue at all. i ride a 60cm so that might have something to do with it. -
- CommentAuthorelhephe
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
just look up a doctor that can cut your feet shorter, then you wouldn't have to get a frame that doesn't fit you, and you wouldn't have to worry about hitting your feet when you're riding around town at <10 mph. -
- CommentAuthorBamfs01
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
Posted By: elhephejust look up a doctor that can cut your feet shorter, then you wouldn't have to get a frame that doesn't fit you, and you wouldn't have to worry about hitting your feet when you're riding around town at <10 mph.
Oh hai. I hear you rollin derp, true? -
- CommentAuthorelhephe
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
derp is a movement bro. I be rollin derp wit my homiez at da track -
- CommentAuthoriron jaiden
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
Great non-answers for the most part. Good lookin out Velospace.
So yeah toe overlap can be a bit of a pain and yes when riding in the city you may very well have occasion to take very sharp turns at very slow speeds (anyone ever weave through a crowd of people or do you all live in Idaho?). It's a valid concern.
SPD type pedals can slightly affect toe overlap but that all really depends on how bad it is to begin with. A simple pedal change isn't going to shave off too many millimeters there.
Larger frames certainly suffer from toe overlap much less but I would advise strongly against buying an ill fitting frame just to fix that problem. You'll be opening yourself up to brand new problems if you do that.
Like Skidmark said you can adjust your riding style to accommodate and if the toe overlap is minor it may be all you need to do.
Way back when I got my Gan Well Pro it had toe overlap (and that's pretty rare for a 60cm bike). I just sorta shrugged it off and decided I liked the bike enough to live with it. Well through a couple of swaps I ended up with a 165mm crankset versus my old 175mm crankset. Figured I'd try 'em out and see if I could adjust to the shorter crankarms. Well sure enough adjusting was quite easy and as it turned out that 1cm shave actually got rid of my toe overlap. Needless to say I was stoked.
So I would say figure out how much overlap there's going to be. If it's under 1cm you can probably shave that off somewhere and be in business. If it's over 1cm then it's probably going to be a reality for you and you've just gotta figure out if it's worth it.
But no, you're not going to die if your foot rubs your front wheel. You'll just need to think a bit more when you're slowing down. -
- CommentAuthorelhephe
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
Tip for riding in a crowd, go just fast enough that people are scared that you're going to hit them. Believe me, it works. -
- CommentAuthorSkidMark
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2010
Bamfs01 don't start that shit here teh velospace is not ready for it.
Where is my spok crad?
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