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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 15:49:10 GMT
I can't vote - my option is not there. I don't use either of those option, but toe-clips and high ankle hiking boots!
I'm actually slightly paralysed down the left side of my body from an accident +20 years ago and also since the dog redesigned my left leg ('lucky' choice for me, at least it didn't hurt!) I have even less feeling & control of the left leg below the knee, so have to wear high-ankle boots all the time for support and custom orthpaedic innersoles to hold my foot in a set position - I basically walk without feed back from the sole of the foot - so guess work. cycling is easier because I know where my left leg is compared to my right leg assuming it is still in the toe clip... I have yet to find any high ankle boots that take cleats and I doubt I could rotate my left leg enough to be able to clip in and out...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 15:57:50 GMT
I've been using M520 SPD pedals and Lidl shoes since I got my bike but the shoes look daft teamed with lycra and are starting to fall to bits so will be getting replaced in the next few months with road shoes and pedals.
From a purely functional point of view I've had no problems with the SPD's, it's just that this road cycling lark seems to be turning me into a bit of a tart...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 17:01:24 GMT
I use touring pedals Shimano A530 with Shimano R077 Road Shoes. These work with SPD or SPD-SL.
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Post by bandit3 on Jul 17, 2013 19:24:53 GMT
I can't vote - my option is not there. I don't use either of those option, but toe-clips and high ankle hiking boots! I'm actually slightly paralysed down the left side of my body from an accident +20 years ago and also since the dog redesigned my left leg ('lucky' choice for me, at least it didn't hurt!) I have even less feeling & control of the left leg below the knee, so have to wear high-ankle boots all the time for support and custom orthpaedic innersoles to hold my foot in a set position - I basically walk without feed back from the sole of the foot - so guess work. cycling is easier because I know where my left leg is compared to my right leg assuming it is still in the toe clip... I have yet to find any high ankle boots that take cleats and I doubt I could rotate my left leg enough to be able to clip in and out... Blimey SNSSO You've been dealt so bummer hands in your time on this Planet
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 19:35:31 GMT
I can't vote - my option is not there. I don't use either of those option, but toe-clips and high ankle hiking boots! I'm actually slightly paralysed down the left side of my body from an accident +20 years ago and also since the dog redesigned my left leg ('lucky' choice for me, at least it didn't hurt!) I have even less feeling & control of the left leg below the knee, so have to wear high-ankle boots all the time for support and custom orthpaedic innersoles to hold my foot in a set position - I basically walk without feed back from the sole of the foot - so guess work. cycling is easier because I know where my left leg is compared to my right leg assuming it is still in the toe clip... I have yet to find any high ankle boots that take cleats and I doubt I could rotate my left leg enough to be able to clip in and out... Blimey SNSSO You've been dealt so bummer hands in your time on this Planet not much point in complaining - still I try to get on with life when I can, and do what I can before I can no longer if that makes sense. I know there will come a point where I will have to move over to recumberants - the same injury that left me partially paralysed also left me with long term left wrist issues, including dead bones from a low grade infection - one has been removed in one of the 11 ops needed to repair the wrist, but the rest were only dead at one end, so it was better to leave them in situ. Now you know why we dropped everything at the chance of going off to cycle around the world... we had the money and the opportunity. all we needed was the courage to quit our jobs and actually do it. If you ever get the chance - go for it. It was fantastic and if we get the opportunity and the funds again, we will go back out there...
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Post by bandit3 on Jul 17, 2013 19:56:25 GMT
Blimey SNSSO You've been dealt so bummer hands in your time on this Planet not much point in complaining - still I try to get on with life when I can, and do what I can before I can no longer if that makes sense. I know there will come a point where I will have to move over to recumberants - the same injury that left me partially paralysed also left me with long term left wrist issues, including dead bones from a low grade infection - one has been removed in one of the 11 ops needed to repair the wrist, but the rest were only dead at one end, so it was better to leave them in situ. Now you know why we dropped everything at the chance of going off to cycle around the world... we had the money and the opportunity. all we needed was the courage to quit our jobs and actually do it. If you ever get the chance - go for it. It was fantastic and if we get the opportunity and the funds again, we will go back out there... I've got my fingers crossed for you, Just had a quick look at your WWW. ouch !!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 19:59:11 GMT
not much point in complaining - still I try to get on with life when I can, and do what I can before I can no longer if that makes sense. I know there will come a point where I will have to move over to recumberants - the same injury that left me partially paralysed also left me with long term left wrist issues, including dead bones from a low grade infection - one has been removed in one of the 11 ops needed to repair the wrist, but the rest were only dead at one end, so it was better to leave them in situ. Now you know why we dropped everything at the chance of going off to cycle around the world... we had the money and the opportunity. all we needed was the courage to quit our jobs and actually do it. If you ever get the chance - go for it. It was fantastic and if we get the opportunity and the funds again, we will go back out there... I've got my fingers crossed for you, Just had a quick look at your WWW. ouch !!! now you know why I don't worry about my speed too much, just getting out. too much damage to the leg - it will take another 18 months or more for the major artery that was severed to reroute itself and I still have the scar tissue issues to deal with - but it does look a lot better now!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 22:05:44 GMT
SPD-SL all the way. I use the same Exustar pedals Rad mentioned and can really recommend them for the price. They are weighted so you are more likely to snap in first time. They come with red cleats too. Specialized bg shoes I've found to be stiff soled and comfortable on most rides. Was really glad that size 10 fitted me just right as I've heard a few of the manufactures have got odd sizing e.g. Shimano, you need to go one size up?? Anyways I had this on my favorites list. It tells you pretty much everything you need to know about pedals, cleats, shoes, etc. Recommended read. Guide to clipless pedals
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 22:17:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 22:23:03 GMT
Indeed. They are the ones. For those worried about unclipping, you can loosen the spring at the back of the pedal adjusting the tension in the spring.
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Post by Radchenister on Jul 17, 2013 22:24:23 GMT
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Post by zoltansocrates on Jul 17, 2013 23:03:37 GMT
'What do you prefer on your bike?'
if you were a swimmer and did lengths of olympic pools for your kicks what would you prefer - a set of speedo goggles or a diving mask? both ultimately do the same job but one is designed for the task, the other is a compromise and will not give you the advantage of the specific item, it IS easier to wear a diving mask and certainly more comfortable but i will bet that no one here would go to their local pool with a diving mask in hand
the spd clip is small and seated in a shoe with a softer sole - its intended for regular clipping and unclipping and walking, you generate more power on a road bike and the stresses are concentrated on a very small part of the sole with spd, this is why road cleats are bigger and normally a triangle shape - they are harder to get used to than spd but then spd were harder to use than flats but the jump was still made, i cannot be convinced that mtb pedals and shoes are preferred so much as tolerated in because of the delta cleats initial awkwardness the only qualifier in favour is if you are commuting with your triban, and if you are you musnt love your bike enough
i will now go and put my head in the stocks and wait for the tomato pelting
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Post by zoltansocrates on Jul 18, 2013 13:32:04 GMT
Not even one tomato? I must be right, I'm telling my missus, shell never believe me
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Post by Radchenister on Jul 18, 2013 13:35:25 GMT
I just think we're bored with it - each to his own I say !
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Post by zoltansocrates on Jul 18, 2013 14:05:38 GMT
I just think we're bored with it - each to his own I say ! obviously not, some nutter has just voted mtb pedals ahead looks like im digging out my diving mask fit for purpose i say, mtb peds and shoes simply arent im bored too now, between pedal and bloody wheel threads, jeesus AYE YOU NEED A BLOOMIN SPACER!!!! LOL
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