Clipless + Street Shoes
07-15-09 | 05:31 PM
#51
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From: Brooklyn finally.
Bikes: Bianchi San Jose, fixed
Cycling shoes are at most, two velcro strap and a buckle, beats the **** out of tying up laces.
And if you get real fancy with the BOA system all you do is turn a knob.
07-15-09 | 05:44 PM
#52
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Hmm... post from the bottom of the first page:
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've done it successfully, I have a pair of clipless converse now. Buy yourself one of these
Those plates are the key. Moding the shoe is relatively easy. Stiffen the sole with 3/8 inch steel plate, the full length of the shoe if you can. Cut it into an insole shape as close as you can, although if it's not perfect, it will will work. Pull out the insole, and about 3/8' of the padding underneath. Slip in the plate with a layer of your favorite adhesive on the underside.
The real problem is I have not found a way to allow for easy (or any) adjustment, so get your cleat placement right the first time. Go for a long ride and the pedals will leave a nice mark so you know where to mount the cleat.
Notice how the plate has two sets of holes? I used one to mount the plate to the shoe, and the second to hold the cleat in place.
Once you have the cleat plate mounted, put a light coat of rubber cement on the insole and place them in.
They worked pretty darn well if I do say so myself, but it took a bit of playing around to get it right. For one, while aluminum is lighter, it doesn't like being flexed...
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've done it successfully, I have a pair of clipless converse now. Buy yourself one of these
Those plates are the key. Moding the shoe is relatively easy. Stiffen the sole with 3/8 inch steel plate, the full length of the shoe if you can. Cut it into an insole shape as close as you can, although if it's not perfect, it will will work. Pull out the insole, and about 3/8' of the padding underneath. Slip in the plate with a layer of your favorite adhesive on the underside.
The real problem is I have not found a way to allow for easy (or any) adjustment, so get your cleat placement right the first time. Go for a long ride and the pedals will leave a nice mark so you know where to mount the cleat.
Notice how the plate has two sets of holes? I used one to mount the plate to the shoe, and the second to hold the cleat in place.
Once you have the cleat plate mounted, put a light coat of rubber cement on the insole and place them in.
They worked pretty darn well if I do say so myself, but it took a bit of playing around to get it right. For one, while aluminum is lighter, it doesn't like being flexed...
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3/8" steel plate?? Wow that's really ridiculous and I hope nobody takes this advice. Good luck cutting it btw, got a torch or plasma?
07-15-09 | 07:48 PM
#53
abides and rides
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The only time I've ever had probs with unintentional unclipping on Time Atacs has been when my cleats were worn out, and it's easy enough to make sure they're replaced when needed.
Also, I never have any issues with walking comfort or lose any sleep over looking like a bike dork wearing carbon sole MTB shoes whenever I'm riding -- or even out at the pub or wherever. I'd even go so far as to say that I think it's a kinda cool look, though I may be somewhat delusional on this point, and certain clipless shoes definitely do not look cool.
Last edited by dudezor; 07-15-09 at 08:06 PM.
07-15-09 | 08:05 PM
#54
Fresh Garbage
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From: Los Angeles
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07-15-09 | 08:19 PM
#55
Live without dead time
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From: Toronto
Also, I never have any issues with walking comfort or lose any sleep over looking like a bike dork wearing carbon sole MTB shoes whenever I'm riding -- or even out at the pub or wherever. I'd even go so far as to say that I think it's a kinda cool look, though I may be somewhat delusional on this point, and certain clipless shoes definitely do not look cool.
07-15-09 | 10:59 PM
#57
a.k.a. QUADZILLA
Joined: May 2007
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From: Denver
Bikes: Super Pista, Basso, Big Dummy
I will also say that my Sidi dominators have lasted me a couple years with very little wear. That's coming from replacing my Adidas' or Pumas or what have you every few months when they wear out. I wear these shoes 28 days out of 30, all day, everywhere I go. Since I ride to everywhere I go, it's not like I do that much walking in them. Maybe on an average day I'll walk 500 yards or so. I did replace the rubber tread thingys on the bottom after about a year and a half. These things last forever and are well worth the $. And since I wear them so much, they are much more comfortable to me than regular shoes now. Imagine that.
