I'd have to wash my car though, FFS
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I'd have to wash my car though, FFS
I'll need to dial up Tex, I don't actually own a gun
Only in Carlos' thread
Unfortunately the dog's got that chase instinct...problem's the owner.
Running over the owner wouldn't solve the dog problem and would leave a huge mess on my car
tommye
Player Valuation: £120m
Run the owner over too
tommye
Player Valuation: £120m
I respect the fact I didn't have to suggest it...
this isn't my first sawdust rodeo
He's showing a lot of respect for his car...I'm not getting true cyclist vibes here. Acceptance in to the cycling community will be a long road.
I don't think I'll ever be accepted, I don't shave my legs
Is right...real men break records in a pair of 501's.
graeme2911
Player Valuation: £2.5m
I've a road bike that I've had for about 7 years. It's a basic enough bike (Giant Defy 3, I think it is), I don't get out anywhere near enough to warrant spending big on a bike or parts/kit for it. The pedals are the standard ones that came with it...just like flat pedals with some fabric straps/cage things to keep your feet a bit more in contact. Not clip-in ones.
I want to get some cycling shoes and new pedals so I can clip in. Any recommendations for shoes and pedals I'd need? How do I know what pedals and cleats I'd need? Probably want to spend no more than £100/150 at the most for the shoes.
I want to get some cycling shoes and new pedals so I can clip in. Any recommendations for shoes and pedals I'd need? How do I know what pedals and cleats I'd need? Probably want to spend no more than £100/150 at the most for the shoes.
Black Belt Jones
Player Valuation: £25m
You need to choose some road pedals, which will come with their own cleats (usually, need to check when you buy), which then screw into any pair of road cycling shoes.
There are small differences in how different brand cleats engage / disengage the pedal but it's personal preference and doesn't matter at this stage - Shimano are fine, I use a type called Look. You need to try the shoes on really (ie not just order online) as the width around the toes can vary a lot and the shoe is quite rigid - I take a shimano 44 but the same size in some other brands is a complete non-starter.
Road cleats have a three point fixture into road shoes, but you could instead choose a mountain bike SPD pedal and some mountain bike shoes (They are not cross compatible with each other, as the cleat goes into a MTB shoe on two screws). You can walk in MTB shoes easily but road shoes are a bit awkward (think road cyclist hobbling across a cafe bandy-legged) plus road cleats get damaged walking in them.
The wider road cleat is meant to give a more stable platform for power transfer etc, but it really doesn't matter at all unless you're racing - Mark Beaumont cycled round the world (fast) on spds.
Might give you more options on price if you consider both road and MTB options.
sbbefc
Player Valuation: £30m
I use both MTB and Road SPDs on my road bikes and there's not much in it. I would recommend MTB SPDs when starting off. Being able to walk around is a huge plus, easier to clip in at junctions, lights etc.
Decent article on the pros and cons:
Shimano SPD vs. SPD-SL pedals: what’s the right system for you?
BikeRadar guides you through the ins and outs of Shimano’s two main pedal systems
www.bikeradar.com
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