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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by digdug
I think if you have a man-sized foot (12 or above) you probably are going to like having it removed for more room on the board.
I use an extended heel shifter and have no trouble with foot room.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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No, first thing I removed.
 
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I think if you have a man-sized foot (12 or above) you probably are going to like having it removed for more room on the board.
Size 13 Red Wings take up a lot of space on a floorboard...

Took it off right after I got the bike, I`ve been meaning to put some kind of cover over the exposed splines (bought the bike new in Feb of `89).
 
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I always use the heel shifter, but I'm careful not to stomp on it.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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never did figure out how to comfortably use that thing.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by iamfree
never did figure out how to comfortably use that thing.
First thing I do when I buy a new bike. Lower the front and the rear shifter until they're comfortable and yet still functional.
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Tried it, removed it. Raised the floorboards for more cornering clearance.
 
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Originally Posted by scotracy
Like it and use it... would not remove it.
Old School here. toe shifter Only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Been Riding too long to use anything but the toe shifter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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I used toe shifter for several years. Had a problem with nerve in left leg and got to where I couldn't use my toe to shift. I had to use the heel shifter and learned to like it. Even after nerve problem over I still use the heel. I learned to check other peoples bike before I rode them to make sure they had a heel shifter. Most embarrassing to stop the floor board and nothing happens.
 
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Originally Posted by Dionicio
Old School here. toe shifter Only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Been Riding too long to use anything but the toe shifter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not entirely sure when the first heel shifter was put on a bike. This is from 1916 but it's the clutch . . .

 
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