Noob question

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Permalink Reply by Mark on October 3, 2012 at 4:35am

Toe overlap happens with some CX frames, especially those with shorter top tubes. If it didn't cause you to crash or stop you from turning, don't worry about it.It's a small price to pay for a bike that is easier to throw around. If it stopped you from turning, though, you may need a larger frame.

One way to get around this is to keep your outside pedal in the 6 o'clock position when turning (i.e. keep your right pedal down when turning left and vice-versa). If it's a turn that you have to pedal through, like a slow 180, you may have to ratchet the pedals a little.

I assume that it only happened at slow speeds, right?

Congrats on doing your first race! Are you hooked?

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Sharpe on October 3, 2012 at 4:48am

Thanks for the insight! Am I hooked? I've done nothing at work this week except find other races in my area. I'm bummed actually, I might only be able to do 5 more. I was also on my bike on a cross country course both Monday and last night. That's more than I've been on my cx bike in a year. A lot of that might have to do w finishing 3 rd to last on Sunday. :) But, yes I'd say I'm hooked! Awesome experience!

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Permalink Reply by Alicia VinZant on October 3, 2012 at 10:41am

Congrats on your first race!! When I bought my bike and was test riding it, my toe would rub as well. When I asked about it Aaron said it was because my bike has a smaller frame.  He said if I steer with my hips (sounds funny right?) that the toe rubbing will stop. I haven't had any problems since. :)  My first "race" was last tuesday, and I'm hooked! 

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Sharpe on October 3, 2012 at 10:50am

Congrats on your race, that is great to hear! Thank you also for the advice! I'm sure I'll get it figured out.

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Permalink Reply by Alicia VinZant on October 3, 2012 at 10:59am

I'm still getting it figured out! This is my first season in cross.  The amount of bruises I have is ridiculous! lol

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Permalink Reply by ERIC LEWIS on October 4, 2012 at 7:45pm

i came home from my first race this year (8th ever) with a cut on my shin??? where did that come from? too much fun to be had out there :)

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Permalink Reply by Noah Dehlinger on October 8, 2012 at 9:56pm

I had a Kelly frame that was sized right for me but bumped my foot occasionally in the 3/9 o'clock  pedal position. Basically, you just learn to keep your feet out of the way. The only time I ever really had an issue was with tight switchbacks.

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