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Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

John - are using the SR pedals and toe-clips? I'm starting to think I may do that on the Gitane. It's funny how it seems like sort of a radical idea today. But why not? It worked well for me from, oh, 1970 to 1990 or so! Just need some proper shoes.

Kuipers vs Hinault. Raleigh vs Gitane.

the period correct shoe will be hard to find, that for sure. I remember a company makes a slotted cleat that will fit on modern shoes. Modern shoes are so much more comfortable then the old ones. I suppose one can get used to the buckle prassing up against the side your feet. There were many numb miles due to that stupid buckle. Especially in the winter, I was never if it was numbness from the buckle or the cold? MAybe it was both, but there were rides I did not feel my feet for the entire ride.