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08-03-11 | 10:40 AM

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joe_5700

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Originally Posted by jasrub

Currently riding with SPD pedals and specialized MTB shoes on my Supersix. I am considering getting SPD-SL's and carbon road shoes. Am I likely to notice/experience any difference with new pedals/shoes?

I did do a search and I know that the SPD-SL provides a bigger platform that SPD's and theoretically a more efficient power transfer. Are carbon shoes that much stiffer than non-carbon so as to make any difference?

I use Specialized non carbon road shoes (~$100) and they are great.

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