New shoes and pedals

[Deleted member 1258]

What are you using to measure it?

This is just observing what I am doing.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Well just been doing my first riding on clipless pedals. I haven't fallen off yet, though I did have one 'clipless moment' where I only just unclipped in time before I fell over. One thing I noticed is that my right foot is harder to unclip than my left foot, even though the release tension on both pedals is about the same. I was impressed how much faster I could go uphill.

 

[Roadhump]

Well just been doing my first riding on clipless pedals. I haven't fallen off yet, though I did have one 'clipless moment' where I only just unclipped in time before I fell over. One thing I noticed is that my right foot is harder to unclip than my left foot, even though the release tension on both pedals is about the same. I was impressed how much faster I could go uphill.

The right foot has been more of an issue with me too. Rather that if any as it's less dangerous because with most people their left foot will be on the ground before they unclip their right. For some reason I always remember to unclip my left foot before stopping but when I go to dismount, I forget my right foot is clipped in and look a bit daft as I try to bring my leg over the seat.

 

[antnee]

Well I came into a bit of dosh by selling something ,no not my sole but a few bit and pieces of old kit and splashed out on some Girio empire carbon shoes at a give way price and some Time espresso carbon 10 SPD-SL pedals (as have been riding SPD till now) needless to say the shoes didn't fit, thats the only problem getting stuff on line well one fitted and the other pinched across the toes as since we all have slightly miss matched feet Plus the shoes were bright red And my other half said I looked like a clown! So what I don't care. So now am after some lace ups with wide fitting for around £100 to £130.00 carbon soled any thoughts anyone included some pics of shoes and time pedals for your interest

 

[vickster]

Look at Sidi mega, although not lace ups (why needed, risk of catching around pedals etc)

There’s a retailer called bike chain cafe that have Sidis at great prices, albeit in limited sizes

https://www.bikechaincafe.com/cycling-shoes/mega-wide-fit-shoes-82

Otherwise Northwave come up wide apparently, Gaerne and Shimano also have wider options

 

[Ajax Bay]

The times I almost fell were always with both shoes clipped in.

The (3, I think) times I have fallen over (zero speed) were always with one shoe clipped in: the one which ended up underneath. All unobserved sfaik. All after at least 100 miles that day.

 

[antnee]

Hello Vickster It may be me if fact it probably is but I can't seem to find any guide to sizing on the web page of the two more expensive ones I normally take a 47 in Shimano shoe. will look into Northwave and Gaerne shoes though but on looking fear perhaps I will go for the Shimano RP9

 

[nickAKA]

Hello Vickster It may be me if fact it probably is but I can't seem to find any guide to sizing on the web page of the two more expensive ones I normally take a 47 in Shimano shoe. will look into Northwave and Gaerne shoes though but on looking fear perhaps I will go for the Shimano RP9

I've found northwave sizing to be a bit more realistic than most other road shoes I've tried; always took the advice to go half a size up prior to my current shoes which are 'roomy' but comfortable.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I've found northwave sizing to be a bit more realistic than most other road shoes I've tried; always took the advice to go half a size up prior to my current shoes which are 'roomy' but comfortable.

I’ve just bought a pair of Northwave winter road boots. The sizing is on the large side. I’ve come from a pair of size 44 Specialized Defrosters, the Northwaves are ‘generous’ fitting. I’ll need the thick thermal socks to stop my feet moving around.

 

[nickAKA]

I’ve just bought a pair of Northwave winter road boots. The sizing is on the large side. I’ve come from a pair of size 44 Specialized Defrosters, the Northwaves are ‘generous’ fitting. I’ll need the thick thermal socks to stop my feet moving around.

Same, thicker socks which is fine when it's cold. See how I get on if/when it warms up a bit...

 

[vickster]

Hello Vickster It may be me if fact it probably is but I can't seem to find any guide to sizing on the web page of the two more expensive ones I normally take a 47 in Shimano shoe. will look into Northwave and Gaerne shoes though but on looking fear perhaps I will go for the Shimano RP9

Go to some shops