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jrjo
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 Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:33 Post subject: Let's talk shoes & pedals
What's your fav?
And when you choose biking shoes, do you go for a snug fit or a loose fit, like a running shoe?
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purple hayes
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:38 Post subject:
I've got two bikes with SPD pedals and one bike with Speedplays (and now I've got a set of Power Pedals, but I won't go there since they're too new to me). I think the SPD pedals are more low-maintenance. The Speedplays seem to have a harder time with getting dirty.
Shoes? They should definitely be very snug. You don't want your foot all flip-flopping around in the shoe. When you're pedaling in circles, your foot shouldn't slide around in the shoe because a) it's really annoying b) it's inefficient.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:40 Post subject:
Great timing as I'm in the market for new shoes since my feet grew. I'll just sit and listen over here in the corner. Which reminds me (I'll go start a new thread)
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marathonrnr262
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:43 Post subject:
I use LOOK pedals, but I am thinking about switching to the new Dura-Ace pedal. I like the float and the bigger platform of the LOOK, but I think I'm adding a lot of weight to my ride. I won't be changinfg this year, so I'll just say I'm riiding LOOK. PP396.
Shoes. Snug, but not tight. PH hit it right on the head. Since the motion is cyclic, you need a tighter shoe for the forward and back motions.
I use Sidi Genius.
My wifes bike is set up exactly the same.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:48 Post subject:
I forgot to say that my too small shoes are Specialized 'mountain' shoes (road shoes with 4 extra pieces of rubber on the bottom) and SPD some 3-digit number basic 2 sided pedals I found for ~$50. The pedals I like. The shoes make me lose toenails. Continue.
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jrjo
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 10:54 Post subject:
| marathonrnr262 wrote: | | I like the float and the bigger platform of the LOOK, but I think I'm adding a lot of weight to my ride. |
How much weight are we talking?
I always wonder about bicyclists and the preoccupation with how much equipment weighs. At least for me, if I lost a couple pounds off my butt, that'd make up more than enough for the few ounces in weight a pedal might carry 
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marathonrnr262
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 11:11 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | marathonrnr262 wrote: | | I like the float and the bigger platform of the LOOK, but I think I'm adding a lot of weight to my ride. |
How much weight are we talking?
I always wonder about bicyclists and the preoccupation with how much equipment weighs. At least for me, if I lost a couple pounds off my butt, that'd make up more than enough for the few ounces in weight a pedal might carry |
I would guess about a 120 grams per pair. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but that is pretty close. I am not a weight weinie, but a 120 grams is significant.
I cannot afford to lose another lb on my body weight.
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 11:29 Post subject:
I bought my MTB shoes from my LBS -- can't find a pic like 'em, so I'm guessing they're old, especially since Nike doesn't even show bike shoes on their site anymore. Not light, but they don't make me do a drunk chicken walk either. Here's an MSN store that has it in a different color. link. They work nicely for now, although I wonder how long they'll hold up. Is it just me, or do Nikes fall apart easily?
I can't remember the model of the Shimano pedals I bought. I dunno, but they're very newbie-friendly after the LBS set them up for me.
Ditto re: snug shoes -- I shudder to think of the blisters I'd get with loose shoes.
My choices were based on what the LBS offers and my father-in-law's generosity -- Happy Birthday to me! 
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 12:13 Post subject:
Sidi T1 and LOOK pedals.
I think the weight is give and take. Some have heavier pedals others have heaver cleats. Take your pick.
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 13:29 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I forgot to say that my too small shoes are Specialized 'mountain' shoes (road shoes with 4 extra pieces of rubber on the bottom) and SPD some 3-digit number basic 2 sided pedals I found for ~$50. The pedals I like. The shoes make me lose toenails. Continue. |
I have a pair of Specialized size 38 (I think 3 shoes you can have. Never did like the fit of them. Now they just stare at me, ridiculing me for my fear of the pedals they once rode upon. I think they can be altered from my long gone LOOK pedals setup to your SPD pedals???
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 14:23 Post subject:
| elkid wrote: | | cherylpf wrote: | | I forgot to say that my too small shoes are Specialized 'mountain' shoes (road shoes with 4 extra pieces of rubber on the bottom) and SPD some 3-digit number basic 2 sided pedals I found for ~$50. The pedals I like. The shoes make me lose toenails. Continue. |
I have a pair of Specialized size 38 (I think 3 shoes you can have. Never did like the fit of them. Now they just stare at me, ridiculing me for my fear of the pedals they once rode upon. I think they can be altered from my long gone LOOK pedals setup to your SPD pedals??? |
I really appreciate it! But my too-small ones are 39 and also Specialized so I think yours would be miserable. I think I need a 40.
at what age do I stop growing again? 
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 15:26 Post subject:
I use look pedals and shimano shoes. I went with the shimano because they were a bit wider in the toe box. Hubby has changed to speedplay pedals with his Sidi shoes. He loves the speedplay because they have a little more float in them for his knees.
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 16:46 Post subject:
Shimano shoes that I got from PH, and performance forte pedals.
First expereience with shoes and clipless pedals. Took no time at all to get used to.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 07/13/04 - 16:55 Post subject:
Performance Forte pedals and Exustar shoes.
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jrjo
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Posted: 07/16/04 - 14:46 Post subject:
I've been reading some rave reviews on Bebop pedals.
Anyone? Bueller?
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