Originally Posted by
engstrom
I'm assuming I can comfortably wear the X-Alps for work? If not are there any shoes that can be worn all day for work? My pack is full already with my change of clothes so fitting an extra pair of shoes would be a bit of a problem.
Why can't you leave a pair of shoes at work?
Originally Posted by
engstrom
but I just might end up leaving a pair of shoes at work.
This is really what you should do. Why put undue wear on the cycling shoes and the cleats?
Originally Posted by
engstrom
I'd like to learn to use the clipless on a bike that I'm less concerned with falling down - I figure it'll happen to me since it happens to almost everyone when they learn to ride clipless.
My suggestion is to spend some time practicing in a parking lot or a grassy field. The unclipping motion is something that isn't normal (it's not hard). You want enough practice so that it becomes habit.
Originally Posted by
engstrom
ny suggestions on pedals? Robert mentioned eggbeaters and I certainly like the idea of not having to worry much about orientation.
You don't have to worry about orientation with
double sided SPD pedals (like the Shimano M540).