Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Stupid Shoe Question
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After reading a lot of good reviews here about using a clipless system, iI have decided throw my toe clips away and make the leap to clipless.
I ordered Shimano MT-21 Shoes and Crank Brothers Candy Pedals from Performance Bike. Here is my stupid question.
Do I need to order cleats or do they come with my shoes or pedals? Also if I need to get my own cleats, then do I get SPD cleats? I see SPD Cleats, then I see SHimano cleats and then I see Crank Brothers Cleats. I'm just really confused>>>
piper_chuck
04-19-08, 08:13 AM
Every set of clipless pedals I've ever bought included a set of clips. Hmmm, that sounds a bit odd, clipless pedals come with clips? :rolleyes:
If your just learning to use clipless pedals, you may want to use the multi release clips on your shoes. They make getting out of being clipped in pretty easy.
They come with the pedals and you would need cleats to fit the Candy pedals. SPD's are a different type of pedal offered by Shimano and some other manufacturers and they will not work on the candies. Crankbrother makes the candies, eggbeaters and others.
Tom Stormcrowe
04-19-08, 09:07 AM
Make sure you install the cleats for the Crank Brothers in the easy to release direction. There are 2 ways, easy and harder. Read the directions...there's a circle stamped in to the cleat, and it's either circle to the front or rear for easy release. I can't remember which. Also, remember to grease the cleat screws before you install them.
Periodically check that your cleat screws are tight as well. Nothing worse than losing a screw and having the cleat able to rotate on the bottom of the shoe :eek:, as it makes release virtually impossible :p
The Candy's will come with cleats in the box, and are easy to mount.
They are also, by nature, multi release.
When you mount them, set them up for the earlier release angle until you get used to them.
(Check instructions for details)
keithm0
04-19-08, 10:32 AM
Periodically check that your cleat screws are tight as well. Nothing worse than losing a screw and having the cleat able to rotate on the bottom of the shoe :eek:, as it makes release virtually impossible :p
That sounds like an instant disaster! I hope this is not the voice of experience...
Tom Stormcrowe
04-19-08, 11:02 AM
Not personal experience, but instead having to catch a buddy afetr he realized he couldn't release EITHER pedal since he had a screw fall out of both shoes on the same ride.
He made the discovery while he was slowing down and at least hadn't come to a pont where he had to unclip :p He rode in circles until I dismounted and I balanced him while he tried to unclip. :D One of those really funny clipless moments :p
That sounds like an instant disaster! I hope this is not the voice of experience...
Not personal experience, but instead having to catch a buddy afetr he realized he couldn't release EITHER pedal since he had a screw fall out of both shoes on the same ride.
He made the discovery while he was slowing down and at least hadn't come to a pont where he had to unclip :p He rode in circles until I dismounted and I balanced him while he tried to unclip. :D One of those really funny clipless moments :p
I had a screw ripped out on one shoe because I'm severely 'toed out' thanks to my knocked knees. The force of jamming into the pedal at an angle was too much for the screw.
Tom Stormcrowe
04-19-08, 11:41 AM
You might benefit from Power Grips (http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml) then.
You get the similar power transfer (not quite as efficient, but close), as well as some securement of the foot to the pedal.
http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/images/pg_in_action1.jpg
I had a screw ripped out on one shoe because I'm severely 'toed out' thanks to my knocked knees. The force of jamming into the pedal at an angle was too much for the screw.
JosephPaul86
04-19-08, 12:45 PM
You might benefit from Power Grips (http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml) then.
+1 vote. I used these on my mountain bike/commuter and LOVED them. I still haven't gone clip less but will soon on the new road bike.
Thanks Guys for the advice!!! I'm hoping they'll arrive on Monday and can't wait to give em a try.
rollerdavem
04-20-08, 03:44 AM
Make sure you install the cleats for the Crank Brothers in the easy to release direction. There are 2 ways, easy and harder. Read the directions...there's a circle stamped in to the cleat, and it's either circle to the front or rear for easy release. I can't remember which. Also, remember to grease the cleat screws before you install them.
Periodically check that your cleat screws are tight as well. Nothing worse than losing a screw and having the cleat able to rotate on the bottom of the shoe :eek:, as it makes release virtually impossible :p
Makin' ME glad to have a TRIKE!
RD
Make sure you install the cleats for the Crank Brothers in the easy to release direction. There are 2 ways, easy and harder. Read the directions...there's a circle stamped in to the cleat, and it's either circle to the front or rear for easy release. I can't remember which. Also, remember to grease the cleat screws before you install them.
The cleats can be set up for a 15 or 20 degree release. To get the shorter release, put the cleat with two circles stamped on it on the right shoe. As I recall, there isn't a specific front or rear to the cleat.