becky@cylixd.UUCP (Becky Bates) (10/14/85)
I am posting this to the world also because the shoe that I have is a Le Coque Sprint model and I cannot find a replacement cleat for the two holes that it requires. If anyone know where I can get some let me know I spent around $50.00 on the shoes and have not had them a year yet the only other option when these cleats wear out is to buy a shoe that uses a one hole cleat. (HELP!!) If you can post an address. The local bike shops have talked to their Le Coque representatives and cannot get them. Now for a new cleat that was mentioned on the net last week. The cleat is a "toeclipless" shoe and pedal that was designed by built the LOOK ski bindings. The cleat slides into the pedal and comes out by twisting your foot left or right. If you want a photo or the actual pedals and adjustable cleats they are $89.88 a pair from: Branford Bike 202 Main Street Branford, CT. 06405 Phone (203) 488-0482 Orders 800-BRANFORD !ihnp4!akgua!cylixd!becky Becky Bates Memphis, TN.
sasaki@harvard.ARPA (Marty Sasaki) (10/17/85)
There is no real reason to look for a specific cleat to replace a worn
or broken one. Just pick out a pair that fits your requirements
(depth, width, etc.) and take your shoes and the cleats to a shoe
repair guy. If you are lucky, and live in an area where there are lots
of bikers, then you won't even have to describe what you want done.
If you aren't lucky, then you will have to explain that you want the
cleats nailed (and maybe glued too) on. Mention that there is a steel
plate in the sole and trace around the cleat so that the repair guy
can't make a mistake and put the cleat in the wrong place. Explain to
him that this is for bicycling and maybe show him how the shoe fits
into pedal and toe clip.
You should probably ask him to put a small rubber heel on your shoes
so that you can walk around in them without falling over.
When you get them back make sure that the nails (or rivets) are
rounded over, ie, no sharp points to dig into your feet. If it works
out, then go back and thank him and make it a point to send him
business. When you break a cleat (and you probably will) you will have
to do no explaining the second time.
Marty Sasaki
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