Specialized MTB shoe and Time ROC ATAC pedals issue
05-01-09, 03:49 PM
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Specialized MTB shoe and Time ROC ATAC pedals issue
I am a bike noob. I just bought a 2009 specialized tricross and the first upgrade suggested was to get clipless pedals. I bought the specialized comp MTB shoes and Time ROC ARAC Carbon pedals. I then noticed in shoe instuctions that "Some Time pedal models use an oversized bearing axle. This can cause the shoe to sit unevenly on the pedal platform. To ensure proper release with the Time pedal, remove 2-3mm of rubber from the shoe sole tread at the one inside lug where it contacts Times oversized bearing." I dont have the pedals put on yet so i have not been able to try it out but my questions are...
1. Has anyone had this problem? Will i for sure have this problem with this shoe and pedal combo? I have never rode on clipless pedals so i fear i wont know what feels wrong and what feels right.
2. Am i better off just getting a differnt shoe?
3. How in the world do i shave off 2-3mm of rubber from the sole of the shoe?
UPDATE: Ok got them installed at the local bikeshop and they work perfectly. The pedals feel great no cutting of the shoes and i have not fallen over yet so that is a plus. Thanks for the answers on this one. Seems like i was worried for nothing.
Thanks for any help out there.
1. Has anyone had this problem? Will i for sure have this problem with this shoe and pedal combo? I have never rode on clipless pedals so i fear i wont know what feels wrong and what feels right.
2. Am i better off just getting a differnt shoe?
3. How in the world do i shave off 2-3mm of rubber from the sole of the shoe?
UPDATE: Ok got them installed at the local bikeshop and they work perfectly. The pedals feel great no cutting of the shoes and i have not fallen over yet so that is a plus. Thanks for the answers on this one. Seems like i was worried for nothing.
Thanks for any help out there.
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05-02-09, 12:05 AM
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My guess would be that you would be fine on this combination. I am very familiar with Time ATAC pedals but not with that particular shoe. I did some research and found this article where the user used basically the same setup that you are using and likes it. I think what that is saying is dont use these:
As opposed to these:
But im not entirely sure. That is just my educated guess since there is a small chance that once you clip in the tread on the shoe might hit the outside of the silver axle retainer.
As opposed to these:
But im not entirely sure. That is just my educated guess since there is a small chance that once you clip in the tread on the shoe might hit the outside of the silver axle retainer.
05-02-09, 08:55 AM
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I'm currently using time atacs (the oversized axle style) and specialized shoes, no problems. If you find that the shoe sits unevenly (canted towards the outside)when clicked in, just shave the rubber lug that hits the pedal axle down with a razor blade- shouldn't be too hard.
