Originally Posted by
longjohns
i just rode my first ride with rondels and spd's and for some reason when back pedaling or attempting to skid it didnt feel as strong as my straps plus platform pedals. i did notice a huge difference in power transfer when pedaling though. shoes too loose? anyone have this issue?
I recently posted about this, but I'll say it again.
I bought a pair of Ovis's and I have the same problem. The leather uppers are simply too stretchy to offer the ultimate power-transfer clipless setups promise. Way too sloppy. I get much more efficient power-transfer from Scrod's Catalina straps and platforms. I also had trouble with the cleats grinding on textured surfaces (like cobbles), which got really annoying.