Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
For short rides, even tennies work. But for longer rides, your feet will thank you for having stiff-soled shoes. Most if not all SPD shoes come with a plug where the cleat goes. Just leave the plug in.