Team BKool CycleChat

[Add]

I can't really lose much more, down from 15st 5lbs to 12st 12 lbs, at 6' 3". The only choice I have is to increase power to get a better Bkool level.

We share vital statistics Kip. I am the same height, and weight. Although I have lost weight since I started on BKool, I have never adjusted it. Might get a big leap if I do.

 

[kipster]

Do you use proper road racing pedals and shoes?

MTB pedals and shoes at the mo, looking to get proper road shoes and pedals at some point this year.

 

[Rob H]

And now the truth????
"There is only one acceptable excuse for not finishing a ride ......."

Cardiac Arrest

 

[BILL S]

MTB pedals and shoes at the mo, looking to get proper road shoes and pedals at some point this year.

I had the same up until about a year ago. Big difference moving to the road stuff.

 

[burndust]

I had the same up until about a year ago. Big difference moving to the road stuff.

is there really that much difference between Spds and other clippless systems?, would have thought pedal technique was more important?

 

[Rob H]

I use speedplays.. just to confuse things

 

[kipster]

is their really that much difference between Spds and other clippless systems?, would have thought pedal technique was more important?

From my limited knowledge, road pedals gave a bigger platform and the shoes tend to have stiffer soles so you can get more power down. I'm looking at specialized expert shoes, undecided on pedals at the moment. Geoff has some nice Dura Ace carbon pedals for sale, but the poser in me doesn't want to put Shimano on the bike when everything else is campagnolo. I'm still arguing with my poser side.

 

[Runexeter]

MTB pedals and shoes at the mo, looking to get proper road shoes and pedals at some point this year.

I'm the same Kip but I wont be changing anytime soon, much better having MTB pedals and touring shoes than having road ones and walking like a friggin duck, and you obviously have the benefit of clipping in/out on both sides of the pedals

 

[burndust]

never been keen on proper road pedals tbh, I get the stiff sole thing, my shimano shoes are very similar to a road shoe but will accommodate Spds. I've been working on my pedal technique to trying use the up stroke too

 

[BILL S]

is there really that much difference between Spds and other clippless systems?, would have thought pedal technique was more important?

In a sprint the mountain bike pedals won't even get close. As well as what Kip says you can pull as well as push with the road pedals. I know you can with the mtb ones too, but with the road ones you don't need to worry about pulling your shoes out of the pedals. The road ones are also much more comfortable in my opinion.
Having said that, I would never try to use my road shoes on my mountain bike. That would just be silly

 

[GuySJ]

And now the truth????

You set out up the d'Huez thinking to yourself, "Ok lets see how much power I can make for half an hour and if I can keep going I will". Then half an hour later you're thinking "Yee Haa Active 8 That'll do me, and I'm way too knackered to finish this". Yeah, we've all been there and we'd all do the same again if we could.

If there were bkool rules, this would be one of them. Something along the lines of "There is only one acceptable excuse for not finishing a ride ......."

LOL I put all the Goats ghosts in and decided to wheel suck whoever was first...big mistake!!!

 

[burndust]

In a sprint the mountain bike pedals won't even get close. As well as what Kip says you can pull as well as push with the road pedals. I know you can with the mtb ones too, but with the road ones you don't need to worry about pulling your shoes out of the pedals. The road ones are also much more comfortable in my opinion.
Having said that, I would never try to use my road shoes on my mountain bike. That would just be silly

noted...ive never tried proper road pedals might be worth a bash...on the trainer at least

 

[BILL S]

Well this coming week's chain gang has just gone live, so I'm looking forward to seeing those fitness levels shooting up. It's ideal for levels up to around Active 5 to put in a good average power for just over 30 mins. With the motivation of racing it should bring out a few new highs!

Well I do hope there's not too many DNF's for "lost connections" at about 30 mins and 3 seconds

 

[BILL S]

noted...ive never tried proper road pedals might be worth a bash...on the trainer at least

I recently stuck my old racer on the trainer with its mountain bike pedals. Had to go online afterwards and buy another set of road pedals as the difference felt significant.

 

[burndust]

From my limited knowledge, road pedals gave a bigger platform and the shoes tend to have stiffer soles so you can get more power down. I'm looking at specialized expert shoes, undecided on pedals at the moment. Geoff has some nice Dura Ace carbon pedals for sale, but the poser in me doesn't want to put Shimano on the bike when everything else is campagnolo. I'm still arguing with my poser side.

oh you fan boy you lol