October 13, 20178 yr will these work with the peddles i have ordered? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-MT33-SPD-Mountain-Bike-Shoes-in-Black-Size-36-Black-/142535316424?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275
October 13, 20178 yr No idea if you can buy a cleat conversion from spd, but from what I can see, not being able to adjust the release tension on those pedals would put me off buying or using them.
October 13, 20178 yr Author bit late now lol so them shoes wont work then? got a link to some that will.
October 13, 20178 yr Not really I'm afraid. For pedals, I run a set of Shimano XT on each of the eMTB's and a set of Shimano XTR on the pedal mtb. XTR bought when on half price special offer. After receiving a refund on a pair of Shimano Goretex winter boots/shoes (same as Gubbins owns I think) that just fell apart after a year of use, I used some of the refund to buy two pairs of Shimano M089 shoes that were on offer at £40.00 and a pair of BB artic overshoes. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m089-spd-mountain-bike-shoes-wide-fit/?sku=5360667443 I have found the combination superior to the winter boots. All boots fill with water, so you might just as well have two pairs on rotation. I don't use flats, but the Funn Mamba seem to get good reviews.
October 13, 20178 yr Author so with the cb pedals i have to use there metal bits. dont i just take the ones of the shoes and use the above that will come with the pedals? the shoes have the same bolt pattern dont they just a case of swapping them over
October 13, 20178 yr Put the pedal compatible cleats on the shimano shoes you'll be fine. Sit on bike, hold on to wall and practice clipping in and out. All systems have their own float and tension.
October 13, 20178 yr Author Put the pedal compatible cleats on the shimano shoes you'll be fine. Sit on bike, hold on to wall and practice clipping in and out. All systems have their own float and tension. i thought so lol so just change the clips over adjust and try. i went for the cb ons as want to stomp down rather than toe in first and have a flat side so can use the shoes or just normal trainers. plus the cb ones were the only ones i liked but out of stock every where and had to get some from Germany lol.
October 13, 20178 yr ...an I just don,t feel right clipped in..not that iv,e ever tried them..im thinking if you go for a tumble you gonna be stuck to bike no??..me mtb mate swears by them......
October 13, 20178 yr Author ...an I just don,t feel right clipped in..not that iv,e ever tried them..im thinking if you go for a tumble you gonna be stuck to bike no??..me mtb mate swears by them...... yes they will come off bit like ski boots i guess but i also have never tried them but i want to be able to lift the bike more easy in to the air so not much option. some bargains on ebay 2nd hand but not the ones i wanted ;(
October 13, 20178 yr No, they were developed from ski bindings. which were invented to stop broken legs when attached to ski's. Every crash I've had I haven't even noticed being clipped in. I was out for a spin over Cwm Cadlan, came round a corner head on with a tractor, steer left front wheel disappears into rut, unclipped, stepped off bike, bike somersaults over my head, and I'm stood there giving the tractor driver the thumbs up. Just make sure the tension is set right . [mention=13404]Paul smith[/mention]
October 13, 20178 yr It's a bit scary at first but you do get used to it ... I wouldn't go without them but have them set on the lowest setting for a quick release. No more slipping off the pedals and snagging your ankle bone.
October 13, 20178 yr Author It's a bit scary at first but you do get used to it ... I wouldn't go without them but have them set on the lowest setting for a quick release. No more slipping off the pedals and snagging your ankle bone. i have crashed a fair few times at the ski centre tho it was a dry slope and a fair few years ago at school broke my thumb but skies always came off got banned from that lol said our group was to dangerous
October 13, 20178 yr i have crashed a fair few times at the ski centre tho it was a dry slope and a fair few years ago at school broke my thumb but skies always came off got banned from that lol said our group was to dangerousYou! Dangerous! Really?
October 13, 20178 yr Author https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dzEJH8H7BI he has clip less and came undone ok just the 10k plus bike died hitting a twig pmsl:eek:
October 14, 20178 yr For the first time in 30 odd years I am using toe clips, the strapless MTB variety from Zefal. So I no longer slip off the front and scrape my shins on the agressive pedals they do hold the foot on the pedal quite well. I will continue my project to add a bungee cord heel strap. That is just so that I can relax my muscles when zooming downhill at SW speeds without even pedaling! And so that my feet will come out when I eventually put it on the roof because of not slowing down enough for a corner... Apparently you aren't a real trike rider until you've rolled one I would really like to set the bike up with ergotec pedals with toe clips and a sprung heel clip but that would require some design work and 3D printing...
October 15, 20178 yr I've spds but didn't persist with them as I had knee issues at time, not related to spds. Use cages till recently, now switched to flats. Not had any problems with flats with FS eMTB, even on roughest terrain, did loss contact on big jump (for me) luckily they reconnected before touch down. Justed fitted to HT will see how they go as feet get bounced around lot more. Cages are pain MTBing as need to flick pedal round to engage, hard to do when trying to climb. With flats check if they serviceable. First pair of giants werent, replacement Shimanos are. See youtube on servicing.
October 15, 20178 yr Author well got a pair of these as only 23 quid. http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/D-8AAOSwXGtZnE~s/s-l1600.jpg http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-Cadet-Shoes-Black-Grey-Buy-Online/332353395308?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=541355205252&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 just need the carbon cranks now
October 15, 20178 yr Author i think the lack of normal looking spd shoes is shocking tbh not much to look at at all. we need ebike shoes pmsl nike air ti with clips will do
October 16, 20178 yr I don't mind the look of the 5/10's or the shimano am5's. There are a few skate style shoes out there. The biggest problem is that they have to have very stiff soles to be able to release the bindings, this is why they are like clown shoes to walk in. If you had a soft sole to walk in they wouldn't release well, leading to car park wobble and topple
October 17, 20178 yr Author there 47g less than my old ones:rolleyes: and they sent me a magazine and some leaflets all in german lol Edited October 17, 20178 yr by soundwave
October 17, 20178 yr [ATTACH=full]21746[/ATTACH] there 47g less than my old ones:rolleyes: and they sent me a magazine and some leaflets all in german lolAll good but have you tried them yet?
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