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#829
#829
82_VOL_83 said:
I'm considering a used mountain style bike for riding the road by my house. Would most likely just use standard pedals with loops vs. step in cleats.
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Since 2011, I’ve had “cages” on my pedals. They’ve worked well for me. A riding buddy has told me that they make mountain riding shoes that are flexible in the toe, now. Also, they make a “half pedal” that fits to the underside of mountain bike clips. He’s trying to talk me into getting some. I may check out the shoes and consider from there.

Look at cross terrain and gravel bikes that have or can take shock absorbing stems and seat posts before buying a mountain bike. They’re lighter, and weight matters as we age.
 
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82_VOL_83 said:
My problem is that I have Hobbit feet. Has to be at least a 4E.
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Standard cages can be problematic for wide shoes. Check out how they fit/feel with your preferred sneaks at a bike shop before buying some. You can always tell the shop that you need to think about it.

Edit: I post from experience.
 
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volfanbill said:
He definitely didn’t write it logically, but I knew there was no way he could wear a 4 😂😂😂
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Well, it was entertaining to try to visualize a foot that was wider (I was just thinking an E, which seems plenty wide) than it was long! I truly didn't know that shoes came in that width, so it just didn't register on me at all.
 
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@82_VOL_83 is the whole foot wide? It just like extra wide at the toes? I’m asking, because if it’s mostly in the toes, I’d recommend looking into Altras
 
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82_VOL_83 said:
An hour ine the pool and presto.View attachment 665752
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I apologize if you've explained it already, but what causes it?

And why does the pool help? Cool water?

I've learned and my dad has confirmed, ice packs are a miracle cure for almost any pain. I believe if I could sit in an ice bath just 2-3 times a week, it would change my life. I honestly believe that. But I haven't been able to do it.
 
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Behr said:
I apologize if you've explained it already, but what causes it?

And why does the pool help? Cool water?

I've learned and my dad has confirmed, ice packs are a miracle cure for almost any pain. I believe if I could sit in an ice bath just 2-3 times a week, it would change my life. I honestly believe that. But I haven't been able to do it.
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At my weight I think it's a combination of getting off my feet and the slight pressure increase from the pool. I try to get my ankles as deep as possible.
 
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I’ve had peripheral edema (swelling of hands and feet) ever since I was a skinny little kid. My ring goes from tight to flying off my finger when I wave my hands in less than an hour. I have to hook my thumbs in my pack straps, elevating my hands so that they don’t hang down, when I go hiking. It just happens. 🤷🏼
 
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Had to move my wedding ring to my right hand after losing weight. It was falling off my left all too often. When it’s on my left hand, I thumb it around frequently. I don’t do that when it’s on my right. Every now and then, someone will ask if I’m from Germany or got married there.
 
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VolNExile said:
I’ve had peripheral edema (swelling of hands and feet) ever since I was a skinny little kid. My ring goes from tight to flying off my finger when I wave my hands in less than an hour. I have to hook my thumbs in my pack straps, elevating my hands so that they don’t hang down, when I go hiking. It just happens. 🤷🏼
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I envy you. Lol.
 
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