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Post by Rocket on Aug 25, 2013 21:50:22 GMT
I am still using the pedals supplied with my T3a and a pair of cheap trainers with a fairly hard sole. What benefits can I expect from going clipped in? Is there a bit more efficiency to be had? I know all the pros and you serious guys use them so please tell me what I'm missing. Thanks
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 25, 2013 21:56:21 GMT
YouTube is your friend!
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Post by Rocket on Aug 25, 2013 21:59:10 GMT
Thanks Rad - top man
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 25, 2013 22:02:25 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 25, 2013 22:07:08 GMT
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Post by Rocket on Aug 25, 2013 22:32:03 GMT
Looks like I best get saving up as they could up my game a fair bit. Like the Sidi as I have always had their motorbike boots.
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 25, 2013 22:50:51 GMT
They're nice but no need to go mad.
Β£50 would do it to begin with and they will weather / wear.
The MTB ones are more forgiving to kick off with and allow you to walk if necessary, either at the Cafe / Shops / Work etc or on hills if a steep one catches you out.
Road shoes / cleats are 'total commitment' to riding everywhere and not walking at all except a few short steps, as you damage the stiff soles and cleats if you do any more than just shuffle on and off the bike.
The road shoes / cleats are more supportive and rigid, require more pronounced and precise clipping in and unclipping moves, plus they can be a bit trickier to locate into the pedals before doing the clipping in as well but are the right choice for serious road riding.
SPD (MTB type) are also fine on a road bike, if that's what takes your fancy, but they're not quite as sporty / committed.
MTB options are more functional for touring and sightseeing, although I've just done the latter around the Weymouth / Portland / West Bay / Dorchester area in the road set up, I just didn't get off the bike much and when I did it was to step into a shop to buy snacks / drinks or such like.
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Post by zoltansocrates on Aug 26, 2013 8:20:07 GMT
agree with the riding knight there, its great to see some familiar brands from your motorbiking and of course its great going out and spending your hard earned on shiny bits but as a newbie its best to spend wisely and see what you like, you may well hate road set up and spending 100 quid plus to find that out would be a sickener, keep your eyes peeled at decathlon b./c they aint far off the end of season clear out
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2013 15:28:14 GMT
agree with the riding knight there, its great to see some familiar brands from your motorbiking and of course its great going out and spending your hard earned on shiny bits but as a newbie its best to spend wisely and see what you like, you may well hate road set up and spending 100 quid plus to find that out would be a sickener, keep your eyes peeled at decathlon b./c they aint far off the end of season clear out Don't say that mate, i just spent 60 bucks on a pair of road shoes from there i'll be gutted if they slash the price!
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Post by fit4fifty on Aug 26, 2013 15:52:43 GMT
I am riding on a pair of almost new Bontrager RL MTB shoes. (A friends feet seemingly grew over the winter/spring) They have been really good with shimano 520's Β£17.50 Halfords bargain! A couple of clipless falls but no harm.
They have really helped my pedal technique and output. No slipping feet for one!
Woke up with pain in lower part of knee at front right today. Couldnt understand. Looked at my shoes and the clear had slipped to the side meaning I had cycled my evening route last night with pistons out of line! Moved it back now but a lesson to check tightness regularly.
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