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[DCLane]

@Kbrook - they should fit any standard road bike cantilever brakes. The standard ones on my Shimano 105 brakes were awful. These work ... and worked today when I needed to stop at speed when a driver cut straight across me.

 

[helston90]

thanks @DCLane, I was waiting for a reply to that question- I'll order some tonight in prep of my winter commute!

 

[Slaav]

I am usually a size 11 in normal shoes but I tend to choose a slight size up for cycling shoes. Maybe a 47 would be good for you. All I can say is the sizing is spot on, the toe box has plenty of wiggle room, should help on those colder rides in Autumn.

Damn - just realised I use MTB pedals and cleats currently, not full roadie SL stuff. ANy idea if these will fit/take my weird habits???? (So I have SPD but not SPD SL? Correct????)

 

[Kbrook]

Thanks for the reply DClane

 

[dodgy]

Damn - just realised I use MTB pedals and cleats currently, not full roadie SL stuff. ANy idea if these will fit/take my weird habits???? (So I have SPD but not SPD SL? Correct????)

These shoes are 3 bolt pattern so aren't suitable for MTB type cleats.

 

[Kbrook]

Sorry another stupid question about the brake pads, when they say a pair is that for front and back ie 4 pads?

 

[roadrash]

lidl at pemberton in wigan have about a dozen pair of LADIES spd cycling shoes £9.00

 

[potsy]

Sorry another stupid question about the brake pads, when they say a pair is that for front and back ie 4 pads?

1 pair is 2 pads ie enough for 1 wheel

 

[Kbrook]

Thanks just looked at mine mine are just rubber there are no metal holders like the white bits in the picture does that make a difference, or is that why they are better ie less give in them. Apologies once again for being numb!

 

[stumpy66]

Kbrook - yes they will fit, the metal cartridge means u just change the pad by removing a pin, easier than the all rubber type

 

[Milzy]

1 pair is 2 pads ie enough for 1 wheel

Well the other posters have put £6.99 2 pairs. So Now I'll have to spend another 6.99 to cover the other wheel! :/

 

[potsy]

Well the other posters have put £6.99 2 pairs. So Now I'll have to spend another 6.99 to cover the other wheel! :/

2 pairs = 4 pads, enough for both wheels

Edit- Assuming you already have the cartridge holder and just need the pads, otherwise you would need 2 sets, but you'd then have spare pads for each wheel.

 

[Slaav]

These shoes are 3 bolt pattern so aren't suitable for MTB type cleats.

That is what I feared.... maybe not such a bargain if I have to then change pedals as well

 

[Peter88]

Great to hear that you're enjoying the shoes Grizzly, amazing that shoes could make so much difference to your average speed.
In case anyone else is tempted to take the plunge though, be aware that Planet-X have these on offer at the moment for £59.99
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/SHFIRSRCS/fizik_r3_road_cycling_shoes

Thanks Steve there is another £60 I have to justify to the wife

 

[DCLane]

Just one suggestion re. the Clarks pads; loosen the little screw which holds the pad in a little bit before you fit them. They're very tight and whilst it doesn't make much difference now, it will when it comes to trying to remove the screw to fit the extra set of pads in.

Mind you, I tend to get 5000 miles out of a pair of pads and I'm hard on the brakes.