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 2009-08-13 10:44 AM in reply to: #2343158 |
Regular  169  |  Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals you can Walk In?Nike roadie shoes + SPD cleats (MTB style) shimano MTB pedals = no problems for me. My MTB shoes have the SPD cleats as well and both are easy to walk in. |
| 2009-08-13 6:56 PM in reply to: #2343158 |
Expert 1046  Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: Three Reasons Why ROAD 3-Hole RE: Clipless Pedals you can Walk In? I ride Mountain SPD's on mountain Shimano 540 pedals, as well. And I like this set up for all the same reasons as above. Plus I spin and race Xterra and ride a lot of mountain so I can use the same set-up for all four types of biking. Specialized makes some really nice mountain shoes with two velcro straps that are on and off pretty quickly. And I can click out of them confidently. But if we're all so convinced.... how come no one races in MTN (two-hole) SPDs??!! Hmmmmmm.... 1 - Road shoes are lighter, and rotating weight is more important than static weight. 90 grams is three ounces.... do that three times and it's a half a pound. (90 grams less in shoes, 90 grams less in on-bike- hydration and 100 grams less for carbon bars / stem = ~ 8 ounces) 2 - Tri shoes (three hole) usually accomodate water better (much better), either with draining holes or dry-friendly features. THey also work a lot better sockless. 3 - Road pedals have a bigger platform (since they don't need to shed mud and dirt like Mtn pedals) so they are reported to be a little more comfortable with better pwer transfer, but I don't know about this. Anyone switch from MTN-SPD to road and really liked the switch? |
| 2009-08-13 7:33 PM in reply to: #2343158 |
| Veteran 133 | Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals you can Walk In? Or you could just bring a pair of flip flops with you, I had a friend who taped them to his aero bars to walk the beast in ST. Croix. I am sure a 7/11 would be no problem. |
 2009-08-14 6:37 AM in reply to: #2347457 |
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| 2009-08-14 8:23 AM in reply to: #2347457 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Three Reasons Why ROAD 3-Hole RE: Clipless Pedals you can Walk In? jsselle - 2009-08-13 6:56 PM I ride Mountain SPD's on mountain Shimano 540 pedals, as well. And I like this set up for all the same reasons as above. Plus I spin and race Xterra and ride a lot of mountain so I can use the same set-up for all four types of biking. Specialized makes some really nice mountain shoes with two velcro straps that are on and off pretty quickly. And I can click out of them confidently. But if we're all so convinced.... how come no one races in MTN (two-hole) SPDs??!! Hmmmmmm.... 1 - Road shoes are lighter, and rotating weight is more important than static weight. 90 grams is three ounces.... do that three times and it's a half a pound. (90 grams less in shoes, 90 grams less in on-bike- hydration and 100 grams less for carbon bars / stem = ~ 8 ounces) 2 - Tri shoes (three hole) usually accomodate water better (much better), either with draining holes or dry-friendly features. THey also work a lot better sockless. 3 - Road pedals have a bigger platform (since they don't need to shed mud and dirt like Mtn pedals) so they are reported to be a little more comfortable with better pwer transfer, but I don't know about this. Anyone switch from MTN-SPD to road and really liked the switch? 4. Tri shoes are designed for easier and faster foot entry, whether you do so in transition or on the bike. (From the guy who had the fastest T1-<25 seconds- in his last race, followed by the 8th fastest bike split. Couldn't imagine doing that in MTB shoes) |
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