Stupid pedals!

[Electric_Andy]

cool thanks for the advice guys . i think ill just stick with the pedals that came with it until the weather warms up again. anybody else have the same bike as me ?

Yes I bought an old Carrera off e-bay. I was pleased with everyting on it apart from the toe-clips. I did get used to getting in and out of them, but on a 20+ mile ride they hurt my feet (probably wrong size clips so the wrong part of my foot was contacting the pedal). i bought clipless 3 months ago and am now a complete convert. I still use the MTB style shoes as they are easier to walk in. Clipping in and out is easy once you get used ot it.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I still can't clip in first time to my R540 pedals and I've been using them for a few months now

 

[Spooly]

the shoes i got are touring shoes so i can walk in them when i get off easily

 

[Spooly]

shoes and pedals turned up today had a couple of goes round the block to get used to clipping in and out... dont know what all the fuss is about clipping out lol. they make pedalling alot easier!

 

[Spooly]

just a quick question how long do the clips last on the shoes as they grind a bit when i walk on them

 

[ianrauk]

just a quick question how long do the clips last on the shoes as they grind a bit when i walk on them

If you are talking about MTB SPD cleats, then yes, they will outlast your shoes.
Even after a lot of walking.

 

[Spooly]

If you are talking about MTB SPD cleats, then yes, they will outlast your shoes.
Even after a lot of walking.

yeah those are the ones cheers they are sunk into the sole alot so doesnt grind that much but can hear it like standing on broken glass

 

[ianrauk]

yeah those are the ones cheers they are sunk into the sole alot so doesnt grind that much but can hear it like standing on broken glass

Yeah, no need to worry. They will be fine.

 

[Spooly]

did notice the wind goes right through the shoes which would be nice in the summer not so much now !

 

[Leaway2]

did notice the wind goes right through the shoes which would be nice in the summer not so much now !

Buy thicker socks

 

[Spooly]

Buy thicker socks

yeah ill get some thermals lol

 

[ianrauk]

Buy thicker socks

Indeed.. Sealskinz for example.

 

[mrandmrspoves]

...or some neoprene overshoes........or both.

 

[Spooly]

Indeed.. Sealskinz for example.

they are a bit pricey

 

[Tight Git]

Planet x neoprene overshoes - bargain!