sidi shoe question
10-21-08, 02:07 PM
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sidi shoe question
On my sidi shoes which I just purchased on line the cleat holders on the bottom of the shoe slide back and forth towards the heel and the toe, obviously for fine adjustment of the cleats. Will they tighten down and stop sliding once I attach the cleats, and screw them on or is there something else i have to do. I don't want to do anything until I'm absolutely certain of what I am doing.
10-21-08, 02:10 PM
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There should be a metal plate that goes inside the shoe. Yes, once you tighten them down, they should stay that way. I always carry a spare screw or 2 in my saddlebag. Also, once I'm sure I am happy with the position, I put some loctite on the threads.
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Don't tell me--- You went into the shop and saw them- tried them and nothing else was as good.
With the economic situation we have at present- Sidi's should be under the counter- at the back of the shop and come in a brown wrapper.
With the economic situation we have at present- Sidi's should be under the counter- at the back of the shop and come in a brown wrapper.
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Well stapfam, besides the fact that you didn't answer my question, the answer to your question is no. I would appreciate, in the future that you not jump to conclusions.
First off I have purchased Sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, I already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style Dragon 2.
Third I found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado Cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
First off I have purchased Sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, I already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style Dragon 2.
Third I found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado Cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
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well stapfam, besides the fact that you didn't answer my question, the answer to your question is no. I would appreciate, in the future that you not jump to conclusions.
First off i have purchased sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, i already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style dragon 2.
Third i found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
First off i have purchased sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, i already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style dragon 2.
Third i found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
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On my sidi shoes which I just purchased on line the cleat holders on the bottom of the shoe slide back and forth towards the heel and the toe, obviously for fine adjustment of the cleats. Will they tighten down and stop sliding once I attach the cleats, and screw them on...
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Well stapfam, besides the fact that you didn't answer my question, the answer to your question is no. I would appreciate, in the future that you not jump to conclusions.
First off I have purchased Sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, I already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style Dragon 2.
Third I found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado Cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
First off I have purchased Sidi shoes from my dealer in the past and they have always attached the cleats, consequently, I already had a good idea of my shoe size.
Second, my dealer doesn't carry this style Dragon 2.
Third I found a dealer on line that carries this style at a great price. Colorado Cyclist.
Stapfam you need to stop acting all high and mighty, and allow people to spend their hard earned money as they see fit; if that's okay with you. I've read the debate on this subject before, give it a rest.
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Holy crap! Try some decaf! That response was totally uncalled for.
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I'm with RonH on the answer to the question. I don't think I would let anyone else attach my cleats, especially on my overpriced Sidis (sorry, couldn't resist, used to buy them years and years ago, though 
); that part amazes me, at first I thought I was reading a question from someone new to clipless...
); that part amazes me, at first I thought I was reading a question from someone new to clipless...
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I like the idea of carrying an extra screw, but I don't have a problem that requires locktite. Usually I have the opposite problem( after awhile the screw seizes and the screw won't come undone) so I use white grease on the threads.
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If I was rude to Stepfam then I sincerely apologize. But it is possible to buy online without taking advantage
of your local LBS, and I felt that conclusions were drawn with no evidence whatsoever. My experience with shoes is still somewhat limited and the first pair of shoes this particular dealer sent to me I couldn't budge the cleat holders on one shoe so I sent them back. (there were other problems with the shoes also). When I got the second pair I wanted to make sure I wasn't coming to the wrong conclusions. I appreciate the help I received, and wish to thank everyone. Again if your comments were made in jest then I am sorry for overreacting.
of your local LBS, and I felt that conclusions were drawn with no evidence whatsoever. My experience with shoes is still somewhat limited and the first pair of shoes this particular dealer sent to me I couldn't budge the cleat holders on one shoe so I sent them back. (there were other problems with the shoes also). When I got the second pair I wanted to make sure I wasn't coming to the wrong conclusions. I appreciate the help I received, and wish to thank everyone. Again if your comments were made in jest then I am sorry for overreacting.
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FYI, you missed stapfam's point completely. As Yen pointed out he was making reference to a frequent discussion line on this forum about the addictive nature of Sidi shoes, how once you try them, nothing else will do.
If anyone jumped to a conclusion in this thread, it was not him.
If anyone jumped to a conclusion in this thread, it was not him.
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FYI, you missed stapfam's point completely. As Yen pointed out he was making reference to a frequent discussion line on this forum about the addictive nature of Sidi shoes, how once you try them, nothing else will do.
If anyone jumped to a conclusion in this thread, it was not him.
If anyone jumped to a conclusion in this thread, it was not him.
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I have to agree with gear, plus I'll add that scrapping all the accumulated mud, etc. out of the allen fitting for bolt when trying to remove the cleat is the most frustrating and time consuming part of the process (yeah, ask me how I know!).
Still, it's better than when we had to hammer the cleats on with tiny nails, so I shouldn't complain. There has been progress over the years!
Rick / OCRR
Still, it's better than when we had to hammer the cleats on with tiny nails, so I shouldn't complain. There has been progress over the years!
Rick / OCRR
