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From: Ted Heise <theise@panix.com>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Re: Catalyst Pedals?
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:19:16 -0000 (UTC)
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On 24 Apr 2025 10:53:23 GMT,
  Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:
>  Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

> > I've had a tailor's bunion much of my life, and it's really 
> > gotten painful the last week or so.  On closer attention, it 
> > seems the Bontrager shoes I wear are one of the main culprits 
> > in aggravating it (a pair of sandals is another).  I've 
> > ordered a ball and ring shoe stretcher to alleviate the 
> > pressure on the affected area.
> > 
> > In looking for solutions, I also came across something caled 
> > Catalyst Pedals.  They are platforms that are larger than most 
> > and also have pins to aid grip between shoe and pedal.  The 
> > main benefit is ability to wear optimal athletic shoes.  
> > Here's more...
> > 
> > https://naturalfootgear.com/blogs/shoe-footgear-reviews/catalyst-pedals-review

>  I’d be very cynical that any of their claims could be backed up 
>  by evidence!
> 
>  It’s narrower pedal than mine if longer I use DMR V12/11 pedals 
>  which are wider plus have a concave shape so one’s shoes are 
>  kept in place.
> 
> <https://dmrbikes.com/products/dmr-v11-pedal>
> 
>  Might be worth exploring the shoes ie shoes that are less tight 
>  yourself or see if any of their claims could bike shops offer 
>  bike fits as shoe fits is definitely the sort of thing they do.
> 
>  Ie don’t change everything at once!
> 
>  Ie sorta did the reverse as I’m an old MTBer at heart so 
>  eventually ditched SPD pedals and went back to flats which I’m 
>  much happier with.

Thanks, Roger.  I'll try the stretcher, and see if that helps.  
As I said elsethread, I've been thinking of going to something 
more walkable.  SPDs are the main option I'm aware of, but 
platforms seem like a viable alternative.  Will let you know how 
it goes (one step at a time, heh).

-- 
Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA