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recessed vs non-recessed cleat on clipless pedal shoes
I am buying a new road bike after 15 years of riding my Schwinn La
Tour. I am probably getting a Cannondale R600 or maybe a Trek 1500. I am also going to switch from sneaker in a pedal cage to clipless pedals. Should I get the typical road shoe that has the cleat that sticks out and makes it difficult to walk, or should I get the recessed cleat shoe (typically thought of for mountain biking. I will be biking about three days a week, 10 to 25 miles each time. I'd go for recessed-cleat (walkable) shoes for the type of riding you're going to be doing. The way I see it, you're going to use your bike more if it's convenient to do so, and with recessed-cleat shoes, you can walk into a store and not have to worry about slipping & sliding on the floor, grabbing a can display on the way down (I actually did that many years ago). The advantages to a non-recessed system come primarily from lighter weight and, for me, a bit more secure feeling than I have with SPD, but if my rides were shorter and I was using my bike for commuting, errands, etc., SPD would be the way I'd go (they're also a lot less expensive than a setup with LOOK or Speedplay pedals). You'll love the TREK 1500... if you can find one. That's got to be the all-time hard-to-get bike for our shop. One of the few times we've actually had waiting lists for a model. --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com |
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recessed vs non-recessed cleat on clipless pedal shoes
On 12 Sep 2003 20:59:46 -0700, mark watkins wrote:
What do ATB, MTB, and SPD stand for? ATB / MTB: All Terrain / Mountain Bike SPD: Shimano Pedal uhh umm something or other. It seems to be the most common MTB pedal system. -- Rick Onanian |
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recessed vs non-recessed cleat on clipless pedal shoes
I just "upgraded" to clipless pedals and was very surprised at how dangerous
it was to talk in the shoes. I nearly had an accident just walking to my bike, then another when stopping to adjust the spring in the pedal. If I could do it again, I would get the recessed shoes. I still feel more comfortable in the old caged pedals, but perhaps that will come with time. "mark watkins" wrote in message m... I am buying a new road bike after 15 years of riding my Schwinn La Tour. I am probably getting a Cannondale R600 or maybe a Trek 1500. I am also going to switch from sneaker in a pedal cage to clipless pedals. Should I get the typical road shoe that has the cleat that sticks out and makes it difficult to walk, or should I get the recessed cleat shoe (typically thought of for mountain biking. I will be biking about three days a week, 10 to 25 miles each time. |
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"Mark Weaver" wrote in message
... This should make everyone shudder -- with my road bike I use sneakers and powergrips. No problems at all walking when I get off the bike So other than a bit of weight & aerodynamics, what am I really giving up over clipless pedals? Sneakers are fine for short rides, the flexible soles aren't that great for intense riding or long rides. Powergrips are OK, but they can trap a foot in a fall. They're nowhere near as secure or easy to get into as something like SPDs. |
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"Peter Cole" wrote in message t... "Mark Weaver" wrote in message ... This should make everyone shudder -- with my road bike I use sneakers and powergrips. No problems at all walking when I get off the bike So other than a bit of weight & aerodynamics, what am I really giving up over clipless pedals? Sneakers are fine for short rides, the flexible soles aren't that great for intense riding or long rides. Well, I'm doing hour to hour-and-a-half training rides at 20-22 mph average. Is that too long or intense for flexible soles? I do distance running in flexible soled shoes too--why should biking be harder on the feet or require more support than running? Powergrips are OK, but they can trap a foot in a fall. They're nowhere near as secure or easy to get into as something like SPDs. Hmmm. Never had that problem. I can get of them quickly -- with the same basic motion as used with clipless pedals I believe. That is, twist your heel out, strap loosens, pull out foot. Seems to me that the only way your foot could get trapped would be if you forget to twist your heel out. I've heard stories, though, of people unable to release clipless pedals and taking spills. Mark |
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"Mark Weaver" wrote in message ... "Peter Cole" wrote in message t... "Mark Weaver" wrote in message ... This should make everyone shudder -- with my road bike I use sneakers and powergrips. No problems at all walking when I get off the bike So other than a bit of weight & aerodynamics, what am I really giving up over clipless pedals? Sneakers are fine for short rides, the flexible soles aren't that great for intense riding or long rides. Well, I'm doing hour to hour-and-a-half training rides at 20-22 mph average. Is that too long or intense for flexible soles? I do distance running in flexible soled shoes too--why should biking be harder on the feet or require more support than running? The human body evolved for walking and running, not cycling. Pedal pressure is centered around the ball of the foot, but is delivered through the ankle. Without stiff soled shoes, the foot tends to flex with pedaling forces, requiring additional muscle contraction to stiffen it. Powergrips are OK, but they can trap a foot in a fall. They're nowhere near as secure or easy to get into as something like SPDs. Hmmm. Never had that problem. I can get of them quickly -- with the same basic motion as used with clipless pedals I believe. That is, twist your heel out, strap loosens, pull out foot. Seems to me that the only way your foot could get trapped would be if you forget to twist your heel out. I've heard stories, though, of people unable to release clipless pedals and taking spills. Clipless pedals are mostly a safety feature. Powergrips work OK until you take a spill, that's where your foot gets trapped. |
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On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 19:04:39 GMT, F1
wrote: bike, then another when stopping to adjust the spring in the pedal. If I could do it again, I would get the recessed shoes. I still feel more Recess it yourself. Cut some blocks off the soles of a cheap pair of sandals, and epoxy them on to the bottom of the shoe. Just be sure they don't interfere with the pedal engagement or disengagement, and make sure they walk okay. You may need to add some to the rear of the shoe to even it out. Try with a weak glue first just to see if it works, then epoxy. -- Rick Onanian |
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