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Feet position on pedals? Feet going numb :(
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23-07-2010 5:01pm#1
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What kind of shoes are you wearing??
Cycling shoes have a really really stiff sole to take the load off all the tiny bones in your feet.Cyling in normal shoes (esp Runners) will lead to sore/numb feet usually.
At the moment, just basic Adidas runners like you said.Clipless pedals (the ones you mentioned) are much better than toeclips and straps (like you have). Should be high on your list if you getting into half serious cycling.Bit of an outlay but the cheaper ones are grand and they last for eons.
What brands should I be looking out for? Something good for a beginner, but not massively expensive, im only young into this game yet
Advantages are; easier to get in and out of after initial getting used to them. (you tube has loads of vids of people falling over when they first try them.)
More positive attachment to pedal so easier to develop smooth efficient peadaling action.
No numbness too id hope 0 -
Less likely certainly. Especially when you find a good cleat position.No numbness too id hope
The shimano SPD models (shoes and pedals) are the usual starters.
About eighty euros from cahinreaction for the lot. (Pedals come with cleats-the bits you attach to shoes that clip into pedals.)
Can't reccomend a cheap model as I use more expensive carbon soles with spd-sl pedals.
FWIW The cheap ones work grand they are just a bit heavier and not so super stiff in the sole. OK except for serious racing.0 -
Less likely certainly. Especially when you find a good cleat position.
The shimano SPD models (shoes and pedals) are the usual starters.
About eighty euros from cahinreaction for the lot. (Pedals come with cleats-the bits you attach to shoes that clip into pedals.)
Can't reccomend a cheap model as I use more expensive carbon soles with spd-sl pedals.
FWIW The cheap ones work grand they are just a bit heavier and not so super stiff in the sole. OK except for serious racing.
Ok thanks Iv seen a few of those videos! Im alergic to falling. Its just a case of getting used of them..
Is there anythin in the middle?0 -
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Possibly something like this,
clipless one side, flat the other so you can use them with specific shoes or just flat shoes. Used them myself for a while but didn't like the flat side as it was too unstable compared with the clipless side. i have a pair of shoes and those pedals i could sell you if you've not sorted anything in a couple of weeks (I'm going away for two weeks)0 -
Possibly something like this,
clipless one side, flat the other so you can use them with specific shoes or just flat shoes. Used them myself for a while but didn't like the flat side as it was too unstable compared with the clipless side. i have a pair of shoes and those pedals i could sell you if you've not sorted anything in a couple of weeks (I'm going away for two weeks)
What size would the shoes be?? And whats your price?? They Shimano??0 -
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When you buy the pedals they come with the matching cleats and then there's a universal mounting system (read a couple of holes) on the bottom of the shoes that any cleat will attach to.
That's possibly misleading. SPD cleats come with SPD pedals and are compatible with SPD-compatible shoes. 0 -
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**Timbuk2** wrote: »OP, if you find shoes/pedals that you want, post them here so we can tell if they are compatible. It is confusing if you are new to clipless pedals. I remember being confused by SPD and SPD-SL - they sound very similar, and possibly compatible, but they are actually completely different.
My current set up is SPD pedals (Shimano M520) and mountain bike shoes (Specialized Comp MTB). I actually do road cycling, but I went for the mountainbike setup as the cleats are recessed, which means you can walk around in your cycling shoes, and the cleats don't make contact with the ground, so it's easier to walk.
Ah ok thanks. Ya that would sound good for me, like half afraid of falling off too... Any good second hand stuff on here?? Iv gone through the adverts and dont see anythin, wel iv not heard back from the few iv sent messages to either
Would love to get hold of the Shimano SPD pedals with the cleat system on one side, and normal on the other, just in case anyone of the family used my bike 0 -
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Would love to get hold of the Shimano SPD pedals with the cleat system on one side, and normal on the other, just in case anyone of the family used my bike
Isn't that a good reason to get very specialized pedals?
I had A530 pedals like that, didn't like them. Too slippery on the flat side.0 -
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I've used just about every pedal out there and concluded that Speedplay pedals are the best.
Something like the X-5
These pedals allow a lot of degrees of freedom and need no adjustment. I never liked the Look pedals as they were too restrictive on the knees.0 -
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