He actually did it... pitbull pedals
05-03-21, 04:53 PM
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Most riders who've graduated to at least Intermediate class try clipless at some point - Novice racers (less than 10 wins) are not allowed to use them. It's a pretty big advantage to be able to pull up on the back pedal on the start gate and to be able to spin faster because of the foot retention (and therefore use a slightly lower gear to go faster at the start)
Most use MTB pedals because they have to walk a bunch around the track, but lots have tried road pedals as they're looking for tighter hold. Easier clipping in while balancing standing still on the gate (and the potential to clip back in if you lose a pedal) would be the reason this would be attractive.
05-03-21, 08:52 PM
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The most egregious issue with these cleats is the profile on the shoe. These cleats stick out much more than standard road cleats, and those are a pain already. Because this was a prototype set, I refrained from walking around as much as possible.
I found it extremely difficult to walk into the office or a coffee shop wearing the cleats. The cleats protrude quite far from the front of the foot, so you can’t even feign a normal gait.
I found it extremely difficult to walk into the office or a coffee shop wearing the cleats. The cleats protrude quite far from the front of the foot, so you can’t even feign a normal gait.
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05-04-21, 08:03 AM
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I'm not planning to buy these - I was simply surprised to see it show up on Cycling Weekly. That said, their initial review noted how easy they were to walk in. From the cycling weekly initial impressions:
The cleat itself is made from a durable glass-filled nylon polymer, and the shape allows the rider to walk with ease when off the bike, which is a happy by-product of the system.
05-04-21, 04:13 PM
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Doesn't it seem that a lot of the walking issues with cleated shoes, stems from the fact that the shoe makers don't build up the heels to be the same height as your typical mounted cleat? I guess it makes the product listing's weight statistic look better.
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05-06-21, 05:45 PM
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