Hi everyone,
OK, after too many years I am finally working on a flying mount. As of now I put my feet on top of my shoes before putting them in. I just can't seem to be able to slip them in without first pedaling a bit and building up speed. I don't think this will change any time soon.
My problem, other than lack of coordination, is that by putting my feet on my shoes it subsequently makes it difficult to get my feet INSIDE my shoes, because the opening has been flattened. I can do it, but I have to lean down and fiddle with the uppers.
Is there any way to jury-rig my shoes so that even though I am stepping on them and pedaling for 30 s or so, I can quickly insert my foot? That is, when I lift my foot up and backwards the hole for my foot opens at least enough to slide my foot in without fiddling with it.
I can't seem to think of a solution. Does anyone have any tips? I want to avoid modifying my shoes ala Thomas Gerlach, although I think he does some very clever stuff. Also I would prefer not to change shoes, because my Fred Flintstone feet like the Lake TX222's I have.
Thank you all very much!
OK, after too many years I am finally working on a flying mount. As of now I put my feet on top of my shoes before putting them in. I just can't seem to be able to slip them in without first pedaling a bit and building up speed. I don't think this will change any time soon.
My problem, other than lack of coordination, is that by putting my feet on my shoes it subsequently makes it difficult to get my feet INSIDE my shoes, because the opening has been flattened. I can do it, but I have to lean down and fiddle with the uppers.
Is there any way to jury-rig my shoes so that even though I am stepping on them and pedaling for 30 s or so, I can quickly insert my foot? That is, when I lift my foot up and backwards the hole for my foot opens at least enough to slide my foot in without fiddling with it.
I can't seem to think of a solution. Does anyone have any tips? I want to avoid modifying my shoes ala Thomas Gerlach, although I think he does some very clever stuff. Also I would prefer not to change shoes, because my Fred Flintstone feet like the Lake TX222's I have.
Thank you all very much!