[Closed] Cyclocross bike, banging my feet on the front wheel!

Just toe overlap, from Sheldon:

On many bicycles, especially those with smaller frames and full-sized wheels, it is possible for the front fender or tire to bump into the rider's toe or to the toe clip. Some people worry a lot about this, but it is rarely a significant problem in practice.
The only time it can happen is when the handlebars are turned quite far to the side, as only happens at very low speeds.

Many, many people ride bicycles with fairly severe overlap with no practical problems, sometimes having to make a slight adjustment to their pedaling habits at very slow speeds.

On smaller-size bikes with full-sized wheels, it is usually impossible to eliminate overlap without causing adverse fit/handling issues.

"Do I need to just MTFU?"

Did it not say in the manual that you need to cut your toes off to get it to fit properly?

Mine does it. I've never found it to be a problem as it only occurs when my feet are level and I'm turning sharply. Normally my outside foot is down when cornering.

I would do that FunkyDunc but I have rather small feet for my height as it is, an ex workmate once referred to me as looking like "a rabbit on its back legs" 🙂

I dont think it will be a big problem, just noticed it on switchbacks in Glentress.
MTFU does seem to be the best remedy 🙂

Aye, it only gets me when pedalling while cornering- slow speed flat stuff, and climbing switchbacks. And it's a cross bike so I think we're suppose to jump off and run up them or something. (if I want to push a bike up a hill I take my downhill bike...)

I don't fancy mounting mudguards to mine though, I think that'd turn it from a slight nuisance into a problem.

mine does it too, dont worry

Are you sure you haven't fitted your cleats to the heals of your bike shoes..its an easy mistake to make!!!!

Aside from that I am loving the cross bike though. I reckon it will be good for fitness and improving MTB handling too. You certainly need to pick your lines much more than on a full susser that's for sure.
You don't have the low gears of a MTB either.
If any of you know Jennys Brae which goes from Peebles up into Glentress that's certainly a challenge on a 36 chainset...

teamslug - I wish that forums had the ability to like as on Facebook sometimes 🙂

It's more fun when you're riding fixed wheel, so can't avoid it. Halfway through a trackstand is best.

I struggled with this, having size 12 feet. I moved my cleats as far forward as possible, watch the steering and unclip outside foot if doing switchbacks.

They are like that. I have the same problem but it's not really an issue when riding. I don't honk the designers had riding switchbacks in mind when considering the geometry though

Often wondered about this ... on my commuter fitted with mudguards I get this. Centre BB to dropout distance is 610mm (56cm frame) which seems pretty standard (same on a few others I've had measured to check).

Tempted to try shorter cranks (currently using 175mm), but not sure 165s would feel right. Anyone tried much shorter cranks and felt OK with it?

My road bike is a 56 and I get toe overlap too. You get used to it pretty quick, even with mudguards. It's really only an issue for me turning out of junctions and I've learned to adapt my pedal stroke so hardly notice it now.

I can see why it could be tricky off road but probably the only way to avoid it would be a bigger frame and I'd guess you don't want that...

Na not really! The frame fits great apart from that, think I'll just need to get used to it.
Like others have said the designers of a CX wouldnt really be thinking of singletrack switchbacks! Thats what I like about it though means I can do a bit of road round here then zap up Glentress etc for a quick blast all on one bike.