Gone clipless
03-28-08, 10:06 AM
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Halthane I agree, although I haven't done it all day outside, I thing the Tahoes would be comfortable. The recessed cleates are nice. I will give it a try though, I always wear them with a pair of coolmax socks from https://www.nlzwear.com/ price is ok and shipping is fast, priority mail, 3 days.
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03-28-08, 10:32 AM
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+1 Tom, what a stupid name.
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03-28-08, 11:00 AM
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I ended up going with Specialized Taho shoes. They are not garish and are easy to walk in. For pedals I went with Shimano PD-M324s. It uses the SPD system of course, and the pedals are two sided with one side being normal sneaker style. I figure this gives me the option of doing a short ride to Starbucks without having to put on riding shoes at lunch if I want.
Currently I have the tension adjusted light, but it is already becoming second nature to pop out so I will be tightening them up a little next week to see how that feels. I also happen to like the metallic click when they engage and disengage. It gives me audible feedback about what I think is occurring under the shoes.
I am not sure I like the amount of float in this setup, so I am probably going to spend this season getting used to everything and then upgrade to something with less float next year.
Currently I have the tension adjusted light, but it is already becoming second nature to pop out so I will be tightening them up a little next week to see how that feels. I also happen to like the metallic click when they engage and disengage. It gives me audible feedback about what I think is occurring under the shoes.
I am not sure I like the amount of float in this setup, so I am probably going to spend this season getting used to everything and then upgrade to something with less float next year.
03-28-08, 11:07 AM
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A question
I've been using SPDs since the mid '90's; and for almost as long: the "Big Meat"/LeWedge systems of cleat wedges/cants. For convenience, all my bikes have the spd-compatible pedals. But I have been thinking about trying the Crank Bros. pedals. Does anyone know if these LeWedge systems can be used with cleats other than Look/SPD/SPD-R?
03-28-08, 12:02 PM
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I went clipless last December and they are great. I got the Shimano M520 pedals (SPD) they are double sided and easy in and out. Paired them with Answer Flatfoot shoes (they look like board shoes and are quite walkable). Moved these to my new road bike but am thinking of getting the A520s for the road bike and moving the M520s back to the MTB.
03-28-08, 12:06 PM
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Crank Bros cleats are compatible with SPD Cleat Mounting points and can be used with Road shoes if you mount the Crank Bros road cleats you can buy separately. The Standard cleats come with the pedals when you buy them.
I've been using SPDs since the mid '90's; and for almost as long: the "Big Meat"/LeWedge systems of cleat wedges/cants. For convenience, all my bikes have the spd-compatible pedals. But I have been thinking about trying the Crank Bros. pedals. Does anyone know if these LeWedge systems can be used with cleats other than Look/SPD/SPD-R?
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04-10-08, 04:20 PM
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I just switched to Candies on my Hybrid and I really like them. I think I will put them on my road bike and mountain bike as well.
04-10-08, 04:56 PM
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Left Clipless...
I used to use SPD, but since becoming a daily commuter who refuses to dress in anything else that what I'm gonna wear for the day, I took the Welgos off for cheap platforms. It's not that I don't like clipless, but I don't care to always have to change back and forth out of my shoes everyday. I guess I could put them on for my weekend rides, but I just don't notice that much of a difference to bother...
I used to use SPD, but since becoming a daily commuter who refuses to dress in anything else that what I'm gonna wear for the day, I took the Welgos off for cheap platforms. It's not that I don't like clipless, but I don't care to always have to change back and forth out of my shoes everyday. I guess I could put them on for my weekend rides, but I just don't notice that much of a difference to bother...
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04-11-08, 12:32 PM
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i use cheap wellgo spd compatible "moutain" pedals, however they're the same spd pedals that bianchi uses on some of their road bikes when they're stock. i've used the eggbeaters, however with riding fixed gear i'm already cautious of ground clearance(you can't coast at all, so turns are a bit different than with a freewheel), and the eggbeaters or other crank bros would decrease my clearance, plus i'm worried about snapping parts of the mech off if i did hit the ground or if i got pinched into a curb by a car or something. i like the cheap wellgos actually, and i get them cheap from my lbs(usually about $15-$20, when someone buys a bike that comes with them but wants different pedals he charges them the difference but can't sell them as "new" so he saves them for me.)
i've got specialized mountain sport shoes for 99% of my riding, and i also have a set of carnac road shoes that i love to ride in but HATE walking in(on carpet is fine but anything else sucks)
i've been riding clipless for a while and won't go back unless it's for a grocery getting beach cruiser or something. and oddly enough they're actually safer than clips and straps.
i've got specialized mountain sport shoes for 99% of my riding, and i also have a set of carnac road shoes that i love to ride in but HATE walking in(on carpet is fine but anything else sucks)
i've been riding clipless for a while and won't go back unless it's for a grocery getting beach cruiser or something. and oddly enough they're actually safer than clips and straps.
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04-11-08, 12:56 PM
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Had several BAD experiences going clipless with my MTB, but a must for my road bike with no bad experiences as yet. The increase in power and performance is undeniable based on my own experience.
Crank bros candy c pedals, Lake MTB shoes work best for me.
Good luck on your choice and I suspect you'll be amazed at the performance increase once the fear of being clipped in subsides.......
Crank bros candy c pedals, Lake MTB shoes work best for me.
Good luck on your choice and I suspect you'll be amazed at the performance increase once the fear of being clipped in subsides.......
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