Shoe rubbing

Joeblack
Joeblack Posts: 829
edited September 2012 in Road general
Hi guys,

New member here ;)

Just got a trek 3.5 and everything has been great however with my shoes in the correct position on the pedals I am finding that the toe slightly catches the tire when the wheel is turned and my foot is on the forward part of the stroke, this won't happen whilst riding as I doubt I'll even turn the wheel that far however it seems a bit strange?

Thanks in advance for any help
One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling

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  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    It's called toe-overlap and is very common. A lot of folks accept it, a lot rail against it. Just google the term, for hours of arguments :)
  • drlodge
    drlodge Posts: 4,826
    I have bags of toe overlap due to the way my frame is designed (shorter top tube). In 25 years its NEVER been an issue.
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  • Joeblack
    Joeblack Posts: 829
    Toe overlap well I never, you guys have a term for everything 8)

    No I really can't imagine it ever being a problem I just wanted to check it was normal.

    Thanks a lot guys
    One plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling
  • declan1
    declan1 Posts: 2,470
    I swapped bikes with a friend recently for a ride, and his bike has severe toe-overlap (Cube Aerial 2009). I tried to turn around on a country lane (my bike can turn around in half the width of the road) and my foot hit the wheel. I was going so slow that I had the scariest moment of my life. I pulled my foot as hard as I could, as I was clipped in. It eventually came out, just before I toppled. Nearly gave me a heart attack!!!

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    I have no idea what's going on here.

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