Zefal "Cristophe" Mountain Bicycle Half Toe Clip

I got these for riding in NYC where being clipped in could cause some problems and I love them. They're really easy to install and after reading the reviews about them falling off I just put some blue loctite on the bolts and they've held up just fine. These don't take much getting used to and they definitely do give you some power from the upstroke, working more of your legs, increasing speed and keeping your feet in the right spot, especially on hills. I'd recommend these to beginners for sure as they're so easy to get in and out of and let you get used to the "clipped in" experience before having to go through the big learning curve. Perfect for city riding and commuting with work shoes!

I bought two sets of these for my and my wife's Ebikes. They work perfectly, easy to get your foot in and out, but they also serve to stabilize the foot on the pedal and are especially valuable when you hit a bump and your feet might otherwise be knocked off the pedal from the impact. Excellent for in town riding, too, because you can get your foot off the pedal effortlessly if you have to stop at an intersection, etc. On our particular bikes, the bolts that came with the clips were too short, but I replaced them with longer ones from the hardware store for a few bucks and they attached fine. I would recommend these for sure. P.S. They're well made and should last.

I installed these toe clips on my Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc, a hybrid bike. They were easy to install, although no instructions were provided. The hardware included 4 screws, 4 nuts and two metal brackets (mystery metal...have no idea what they are for). I went to my local hardware store and purchased four #10 lock washers (star type) to make sure the screws don't come loose. Don't over-tighten - just past snug is good enough. The choices for size were S/M and L/XL. I wear a men's size 11 shoe, so I went with the L/XL clips. The ball of my foot is positioned correctly over the center spindle on the pedal. The tips of both my hiking shoes and cross-trainers are cradled comfortably and securely. The clips provide solid support and easy entry and exit. Though not designed specifically for increased lift, they certainly do provide an added assist in pulling up on the pedal (or pulling up on the clip), and more efficiency in pushing through and down. For my use, these are probably 5 star toe clips, but minus one star for not providing installation and sizing information (and those mysterious metal brackets which aren't needed...unless maybe they go on the inside of rubber or plastic pedals).

Excellent product. Toe clips screw on to pedals. Screws, nuts and washers included. Great shipping. Super fast. Recommended.

A Very solidly-built toe clip; nicely curved in front to receive the toe of my shoe and even prevents unwanted side to side movement. Performs well and very light, so my pedals are very easy to flip up and my shoe toe slides right into the clip . Easy to install, depending on your pedal design. Comes with screws and nuts, but I added split lock washers for extra security. The Extremely brief instructions do not say what the flat metal plates in the parts bag are for or where they should be installed. Those may be intended as a backing plate for the nuts, but the plates are too large and would not fit on the inside surface of my pedals, so I had to discard them. Instead I would have added a steel flat washer, but the screws are not long enough to accommodate that or the metal plates. Despite these minor shortcomings, I highly recommend these toe clips as excellent value for the price .

Three words of advice before installing these: get lock nuts. I learned this lesson the hard way. I installed these as replacements for a set of strap toe clips I had on my bike for fifteen years. After install and three rides, a fourth was cut short when my wife discovered one of the bolts and nuts was missing from the left toe clip. The companion bolt and nut were loose. I realize the nuts should be periodically checked and tightened, but after three rides? Rather than replacing just the missing bolt and nut pair, I went to my local hardware store and bought four stainless steel sets of a longer hex bolt, a washer that expands the nut head to the same diameter as the original bolt, and a nylon (nyloc) lock nut. The remaining original pairs I stashed for future use. After reinstalling the toe clips, I learned that having two washers on the bolt head side or something thicker (nylon, perhaps) would better emulate the original bolt head. Otherwise, it all locked down as hoped. I will post an update down the road after I've had a chance to thoroughly test this retrofit.

My bicycling situation may not be like yours, but as a result of a stroke almost 6 years ago I have been unable and hesitant to get back on my bicycle. A huge part of the problem, is keeping my right foot properly positioned on the pedal. Because of the disability, my foot tends to angle out and move forward on the pedal. The limited movement that I have in my foot and ankle, precludes the use of a clipless pedal, and regular tow straps lock my foot in too much and limit my ability to get it out and on the ground in a hurry. I tried these Zefal toe clips about a year ago and they have been a game changer! I'm now able to ride with more confidence and in less pain because these keep my foot positioned exactly where I need it and allow me easy and immediate release when the need arises. The only issue I have had in the past was when I was ordering these. There seems to be a common issue with determining the proper size since they are offered in two different sizes. After much research and reading a lot of reviews I determined I should have a small to a medium for a size 9½ shoe. When I received them and installed them I could tell they were way too small. I returned those and picked up a large-extra large and they are perfect for a size 9 and larger shoe. The photos are of a size 10 cycling shoe and the extra large toe clip. You should be able to see from the underside of the shoe that the predetermined location of where a clipless pedal could be attached, that it aligns almost perfectly with the center of the pedal. For me this works out perfect. The installation of these could not be simpler or easier. I have put many miles on these and have never had an issue. They appear to be well built and should last for years, and for $10 I could not have made a better choice.

DID NOT come with mounting hardware.