Pedal Play 2 with Lou: Biking in KSO fivefingers
Lou snaps a couple photos before going on a bike ride around Austin in his black KSO Vibram Five Fingers.
I couldn't help but notice the theme: Lou has demonstrated "VFFed" driving and electric guitar playing with effects pedals; now he's pedaling on his bike through Austin bike trails. The above photo (with the bike) was taken before a two hour bike ride through Austin. The fivefingers-standard photo is the "after" shot. Here's what Lou had to say:
I had no problems with them. Actually going uphill I was able to wrap my toes around the front of the pedals for better grip. There were times that I figured the Treks would have been better for Mountain biking but over all it was good. I wasn't really riding in the mountains. Rode through Austin bike trails. Through the city and through creeks and the woods.
Good to hear the KSOs can function on platform bike pedals — I doubt we'll see any clipless fivefingers models anytime soon. However, having a pair of VFF Classics or KSOs on hand to switch into from cleated bike shoes is a major win for cyclists.
One concern I've heard voiced about biking in VFFs is the potential, particularly with mountain biking, of ramming your foot into an errant boulder, stump, or tree. VFFs may need a steel-toed option for that kind of use!
Anyway, it seems that whatever pedals are in play, Lou is making good use of his black fivefinger KSOs!
