Toe cages are the best!
When I first got my 8c I had no toe cages.. (toe-cage-a-fobia) When I decided to get them, it was a game changer! Now with the addition of an 11r to my Elliptigo family, it had to have those toe cages! Plus, Elliptigo (and Keri) are awesome to work with if there is a problem or a question... Great customer service, an awesome company and let's not forget that the Elliptigo is just a really fun to ride bike!!