Rad bike shoes

[andrew_rc46]

I had my spd pedals fitted today along with my new road bike shoes, ive only ridden about 2 miles.......but boy o boy what a difference it makes, definitely a great purchase.
I shall report back once i get out and pop in the miles

 

[MikeW-71]

Took me a few months to take that step, but I wouldn't go back now

 

[rd83]

I'm very new to these but feel natural. Just having your feet in the right place for every turn makes a real difference to me

 

[cyberknight]

remember to unclip your foot before you stop

 

[rd83]

It will happen at some point no doubt!

 

[Octet]

remember to unclip your foot before you stop

That scream, arg!

@andrew_rc46, clipless are great! The only thing I've found is that when commuting into work it is a pain in the behind to take a second pair of shoes (I have nowhere I can keep them at work).

I personally use clipless when I'm out on a weekend ride, or for anything long distance however if it's to the shops and back or into work I don't bother.

 

[cyberknight]

That scream, arg!

@andrew_rc46, clipless are great! The only thing I've found is that when commuting into work it is a pain in the behind to take a second pair of shoes (I have nowhere I can keep them at work).

I personally use clipless when I'm out on a weekend ride, or for anything long distance however if it's to the shops and back or into work I don't bother.

I have a530s on one bike i use for going out with the kids etc in normal shoes but i can ride them with spds if i want
http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals-55923.html

 

[andrew_rc46]

Went out today and tbh i think they're greattttt

 

[Smokin Joe]

remember to unclip your foot before you stop

How the hell do people "Forget" to unclip?

 

[Octet]

I have a530s on one bike i use for going out with the kids etc in normal shoes but i can ride them with spds if i want
http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals-55923.html

They don't like too bad, might need to get myself some of those.

How are they in the wet? They look like they could be potentially slippy.

 

[ianrauk]

Don't listen to people who say that 'you will' have a clipless moment. Many people don't.

 

[Octet]

Don't listen to people who say that 'you will' have a clipless moment. Many people don't.

+1, Never had a clipless myself.

 

[MikeW-71]

They don't like too bad, might need to get myself some of those.

How are they in the wet? They look like they could be potentially slippy.

I use some "walking" style trainers on mine, they are surprisingly grippy.

Don't listen to people who say that 'you will' have a clipless moment. Many people don't.

I am not one of those people 4 so far.