Noob question - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T10:49:59Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/noob-question?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A133662&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had a Kelly frame that was…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-09:1198434:Comment:1338292012-10-09T04:56:03.851ZNoah Dehlingerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NoahDehlinger
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p> i came home from my first rac…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-05:1198434:Comment:1337742012-10-05T02:45:56.329ZERIC LEWIShttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ERICLEWIS
<p>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 :)</p>
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<p>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 :)</p>
<p></p> I'm still getting it figured…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-03:1198434:Comment:1336652012-10-03T17:59:15.679ZAlicia VinZanthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AliciaVinZant
<p>I'm still getting it figured out! This is my first season in cross. The amount of bruises I have is ridiculous! lol</p>
<p>I'm still getting it figured out! This is my first season in cross. The amount of bruises I have is ridiculous! lol</p> Congrats on your race, that i…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-03:1198434:Comment:1336092012-10-03T17:50:15.733ZRyan Sharpehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RyanSharpe
<p>Congrats on your race, that is great to hear! Thank you also for the advice! I'm sure I'll get it figured out.</p>
<p>Congrats on your race, that is great to hear! Thank you also for the advice! I'm sure I'll get it figured out.</p> Congrats on your first race!!…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-03:1198434:Comment:1336622012-10-03T17:41:27.503ZAlicia VinZanthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AliciaVinZant
<p>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! </p>
<p>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! </p> Thanks for the insight! Am I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-03:1198434:Comment:1337492012-10-03T11:48:20.890ZRyan Sharpehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/RyanSharpe
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!
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! Toe overlap happens with some…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-10-03:1198434:Comment:1335942012-10-03T11:35:02.343ZMarkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Mark536
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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…</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>I assume that it only happened at slow speeds, right?</p>
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<p>Congrats on doing your first race! Are you hooked?</p>
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