Cycling shoes, new or second hand

[Stu9]

What's the verdict....I saw a pair on gumtree (don't remember the name) and are the really worth it....wearing proper shoes that is, even just for cycling as pleasure but nothing serious

 

[vickster]

What - those shoes or clipless shoes in general? I now ride clipless on 2 of my 3 bikes - much better when wet but a bit more faffy for commuting as I have to keep shoes at work

Have a read of this - only 30 pages long http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/clipless-pedals-faq.74358/

If you need some more discussion of the matter, have a read here http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/who-is-not-clipped-in-and-why.132672/

I would probably buy new myself, from a shop where you can try them on for size. SPD shoes + pedals - realistically you are looking at £70-100 for entry level

I do, however, have a lightly used pair of size 9 specialized trainer style ones for sale...

 

[Stu9]

Thanks for the links, plenty of reading

So you've got a pair for sale, pity you're in Sutton, I'm Glasgow, so not "down the rd n round the corner" so to speak

 

[vickster]

Royal Mail still works ok

 

[jowwy]

Thanks for the links, plenty of reading

So you've got a pair for sale, pity you're in Sutton, I'm Glasgow, so not "down the rd n round the corner" so to speak

ive got a brand new pair for sale in the classifieds - size 9 wide fitting - never worn.

 

[vickster]

Oi! I'll do mine for £35 delivered including pedals and cleats

Jowwy why not just return yours to crc?

 

[Stu9]

Royal Mail still works ok

I wouldnt buy clothing by post, if it has to go back it's a hassle...thanks for the offers but I'll try the local shops, or second hand local

 

[vickster]

Fair enough - I am not a shop anyhow and don't take returns


Shops wise, Evans have a great range online, you can get delivered to store, try on ad return there and then if needed - there's one at Braehead

 

[Stu9]

And they're also one of the dearest

 

[vickster]

Yes, but they also price match about 30 retailers I should have added that if you weren't aware

http://www.evanscycles.com/help/price-match

I bought some Shimano shoes from Evans, got a match against Parker International and saved £20. I got the same price on the larger size which replaced them even though the cheapest web price had gone up in the meantime

 

[Stu9]

Ok, I might go later and see what they've got

 

[vickster]

Take your smart phone, if you find some shoes, you can do a quick google, find a cheaper price at one of the match retailers and they'll reduce the price there and then

I probably wouldn't buy a bike from Evans but they are fab for kit

 

[Stu9]

Ok cheers

 

[jowwy]

Oi! I'll do mine for £35 delivered including pedals and cleats

Jowwy why not just return yours to crc?

mine are going back on monday if i get no takers in the classifieds.

 

[Stu9]

What's wrong with them