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Post by wlee on Mar 25, 2005 13:10:15 GMT 8
hi guys,
just wanna ask if you have any suggestions for a good mountainbike shoe and clipless pedal system. any reviews out there?
by the way is it possible/convenient to use mountainbike shoes and clipless pedals on roadbikes?
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Post by woofers on Mar 25, 2005 15:02:47 GMT 8
by the way is it possible/convenient to use mountainbike shoes and clipless pedals on roadbikes? Sure. I rode my road bike for about a year using Shimano SPDs.
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Post by donbautist on Mar 25, 2005 18:52:24 GMT 8
Sidi for me is still top notch......
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Post by clutchshooter on Mar 25, 2005 21:23:03 GMT 8
Sidi for me is still top notch...... Yes, Sir!!! Yes, Sir!!! Sidi Dominator!!! And get your frigging self Crank Bros Candy Ti... Only weighs 252grams but a who0ping $220. Say that!?!
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Post by oilman on Aug 26, 2005 18:29:29 GMT 8
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Post by cobym on Aug 26, 2005 18:40:33 GMT 8
I use Shimano 424 spd pedals and Adidas Minnret shoes. Very comfy and they look like normal sneakers. I can use them at work, in fact, on casual fridays. Been through extreme mud and they still engage and disengage reasonably well. The shoe is also ok for hike-a-bike.
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Post by omel on Aug 26, 2005 20:33:28 GMT 8
m planning to get a sidi ( forgot d model) coz people say that the sidi s ur best bet, but i have been using my trusty old shimanos for years. ( time to retire them) .recently got eggbeaters and theyre doing ok( but my old spd's felt more secure, eggbeaters releases more easily)and they r really light and looks cool on d bike. (btw, wat kind of riding do u do?coz dat wil dictate the type of pedals u wil need))
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hingal aso
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Post by hingal aso on Aug 28, 2005 20:56:04 GMT 8
does anybody know of a pedal (for mtbs of course) which has the biggest "float".
correct me if i am wrong but I think the term "float" refers to the degrees by which you have to rotate your foot/feet before you can "clip- out".
having a larger float makes it harder for anyone to clip out since the foot/feet needs to rotated/twisted more for the cleats to disengage from the pedals. which is why it is not recommended for begginers.
but having a wider "float" degrees also enables your foot/feet to have freedom to move while "clipped-in". which should suit me fine becasue I have noticed that my foot/feet tends to twist depending on the kind of pedaling I am making. which at times put pressures on my ankles and my knees.
so i am evaluating and studying about pedals with wider floats (considering that the disadvantage is that it is harder to clip-out meaning more spills for me....ako pa takot na takot pag naka clip-in....i spend half the time clipped-in and clipped -out)
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redline
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Post by redline on Aug 29, 2005 6:55:44 GMT 8
any user reviews for the PD M424 pedals? is it true what they say on mtbr.com that they easily break? would the M545 pedals be better? any feedback would help. thanks.
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Post by woofers on Aug 29, 2005 10:31:10 GMT 8
does anybody know of a pedal (for mtbs of course) which has the biggest "float". correct me if i am wrong but I think the term "float" refers to the degrees by which you have to rotate your foot/feet before you can "clip- out". I think Speedplay Frogs (http://tinyurl.com/d6xta) have the most float. I'm not a big fan of excessive float. Excessive float lets your knees and feet point outwards instead of forwards which is where they should be pointing for maximum power transfer and efficiency. On the MTB, I'm sticking to SPDs for now -- a pair of Shimano PD-540's.
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Post by woofers on Aug 29, 2005 10:33:36 GMT 8
any user reviews for the PD M424 pedals? is it true what they say on mtbr.com that they easily break? The 424s are fine pedals. Had them for a year, no problems. The resin cages never broke, but they scratch up very easily if you lay the bike down.
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Post by redline on Aug 29, 2005 20:31:09 GMT 8
woofersthanks brad. now to save up for the pedals na. i was kinda inclined to get the 424. the 545s are darn expensive for me.
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Post by nairda on Aug 29, 2005 23:28:59 GMT 8
My 424's broke with less than a year of XC use. Don't know how because I was not the who used it BTW, have anyone of you used a PD-M505 clipless pedals? Recently bought one because it's cheap but cannot find any info about it on the Shimano site. It's a bit heavier compared to the 424's. Cannot compare them because I haven't installed it yet.
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Post by cobym on Aug 30, 2005 10:28:03 GMT 8
my 424's are still intact after around 8 mos of use. They get banged up a lot and have been through exteme mud. but they still work and engage and disengage as expected. However, as a previous post stated, the resin cages get scratched and gouged easily. and now, teh cages squeak a bit. but, overall, for the price, they're a good buy. BTW, I love the adjustable spring tension, something the eggbeaters don't have. So I'll probably stick to Shimano SPD's.
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Post by bongaph on Sept 12, 2005 17:47:09 GMT 8
My Nike Nguba SPD's gave up on me yesterday the sole came off from the shoe, after crossing a creek. I am looking for an Adidas El Moro to replace it.It is similar to Adidas Minrett but with a velcro strap on top. There is one in John Wilkie but size is too big. They had it in Sabak but they said it was already pulled. Guys give me a heads up if you see it in one of the shops. Thanks
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Post by BrusKO on Sept 22, 2005 21:10:05 GMT 8
bongaph,
i bought my el moros at newton for 33++ about a month ago. pretty reliable. pogi pa!
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Post by minotaur on Sept 22, 2005 22:54:20 GMT 8
Exustar SM 100 Not that pogi but for 1400Php it does the job.
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Post by mountguitars on Sept 23, 2005 5:03:59 GMT 8
My 424's broke with less than a year of XC use. Don't know how because I was not the who used it BTW, have anyone of you used a PD-M505 clipless pedals? Recently bought one because it's cheap but cannot find any info about it on the Shimano site. It's a bit heavier compared to the 424's. Cannot compare them because I haven't installed it yet. sir nairda, the 505's are around more or less 40grams lighter each than the 424's. this is due to the resin cage and the materials/metal used to make 424s compared to 505s. if you compare the 515 with the 424, they actually look the same except for the cage and the 515 is a bit lighter by 5-10grams compared to the 505. my 424 got mis-aligned after using it more or less 10x. also, it does get scratched easily. but what you can do is try stripping the cage and voila....an instant 515 pedal but with a plastic 'thingy' on the sides instead of the usual shimano metal logo. still useful in anyway. i've used the 424s (i actually sold it to minotaur) and i'm currently using the 515s and 505s on my 2 bikes.
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Post by Onie on Sept 23, 2005 8:02:57 GMT 8
I'm not a big fan of excessive float. Excessive float lets your knees and feet point outwards instead of forwards which is where they should be pointing for maximum power transfer and efficiency. Just to add some more... adapted from my colleague's notes/ Illustrated by yours truly. Working abroad as a Sports Doctor... What Sir Brian is trying to say also when he said that position is our foot's natural canted position [fig. A, slight angulation of the forefoot]. But with pedals with excessive float what happens is reversed, i.e. our feet pointing outwards instead of the natural forward position.Visually... Getting away from excessive float, this brings the foot into full contact with the pedal and eliminates the rotational movement of the knee (knee "dive"), shin and forefoot (left: B & C). The resulting pedal stroke (left: D) is smoother and better aligned; eliminating knee pain and strain and improving power. You'll notice the difference right away. Just sharing. Thanks! Errrr... I'm getting the knock-off from my state boards review... Not the usual "high" i get from MTBiking, Hehehehe!
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Post by duldog on Sept 23, 2005 8:50:37 GMT 8
Exustar SM 100 Not that pogi but for 1400Php it does the job. I've been using this shoe with pd-m520 for 6 months already. performs well even in wet, muddy terrain medyo heavy nga lang especially when wet.
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Post by plankton_dash on Sept 23, 2005 11:56:11 GMT 8
Exustar SM 100 Not that pogi but for 1400Php it does the job. I've been using this shoe with pd-m520 for 6 months already. performs well even in wet, muddy terrain medyo heavy nga lang especially when wet. i am planning to buy this specific pair. hope they're still still in stock. are the Exustar brand of shoes really a good deal? how do you compare it with other brands? also: has anyone tried LG (Louis Garneau) shoes? how do you rate them?
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Post by xtranss on Sept 23, 2005 12:44:08 GMT 8
I'm using the Nike Lance All-road, looks good for MTB and Roadbike. Both bikes with PD-M959.
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Post by minotaur on Sept 23, 2005 14:42:59 GMT 8
i am planning to buy this specific pair. hope they're still still in stock. are the Exustar brand of shoes really a good deal? how do you compare it with other brands? also: has anyone tried LG (Louis Garneau) shoes? how do you rate them? These are my first pair MTB shoes so I can't really compare them to any. But it feels and looks tough and can take in some real abuse. Plus I like the snug fit make feel like a pro. ;D www.exustar.com
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Post by SMBDealer on Oct 5, 2005 12:20:08 GMT 8
My Nike Nguba SPD's gave up on me yesterday the sole came off from the shoe, after crossing a creek. I am looking for an Adidas El Moro to replace it.It is similar to Adidas Minrett but with a velcro strap on top. There is one in John Wilkie but size is too big. They had it in Sabak but they said it was already pulled. Guys give me a heads up if you see it in one of the shops. Thanks They're available at Velocity Cartimar.
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Post by nairda on Oct 5, 2005 13:06:13 GMT 8
sir mountguitars, d@mn! did'nt know you can still use the 424 without its the resin cage
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