Shoes
08-19-04 | 06:03 AM
#2
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Cleats can't be attached to running shoes.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
08-19-04 | 07:22 AM
#4
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From: The edge of b#
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
Running shoes don't have stiff soles to help avoid hot spots and to better transfer power to the pedal.
On long rides, the hot spots become significant for many folks.
On long rides, the hot spots become significant for many folks.
08-19-04 | 11:21 AM
#5
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From: England
If you ride long and/or hard then stiffer soles make a big difference. For just riding around town, running shoes are adaquate.
Many lightweight trail shoes do have stiffer soles, comparable with leisure cycling shoes.
Many lightweight trail shoes do have stiffer soles, comparable with leisure cycling shoes.
