A quick pedal query
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A quick pedal query
Postby tuco » Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:04 pm
We're about to go clipless.
The Shimano - PD-R540 - SPD-SL should do the job?
The shoes we're looking at are Shimano so I shouldn't imagine they'll be a problem.
Cellbikes have them at $69 (I assume that's a pair) and only $7 postage which is far cheaper than around town.
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Postby tuco » Mon Mar 12, 2007 1:44 pm
Here lies the problem. I haven't found any to fit me here in town. There was a mountain bike looking pair but that's it. All we get is the, "We're getting more stock in soon." story.LuckyPierre wrote: . . You would have to annoy your lbs and get the right shoe fitting, because I've found that manufactuers' sizing charts only tell a small part of the story.
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Postby tuco » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:12 pm
Aaaaahhhhhh, but who's hick town has a beautiful warm average 26C in winter. I'll go out on a limb and say mine.MJF wrote:That will teach you to live in a hick town, unlike Canberra.... hang on - none of the shops here have a decent stock range either
It must be hard for small LBS to hold a lot of stock. It's so expensive. I find it hard to believe I could buy a couple of family cars with what I have in stock in my store.
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Postby moosterbounce » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:11 pm
Anyway, all the shops I've been to have cheap ones, and expensive ones!! I wonder if they are "pushing" me to expensive ones? And yes, the SIDI hand made carbon jobs did fit like gloves...but the price made me fall over!!
I feel your pain Tuco. I have common sized 41s in the Diadora's, and the shimanos in the same size made me walk like a hobbit. Why is shoe shopping so difficult?!
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Postby tuco » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:17 pm
But aren't women suppose to like shoe shopping?moosterbounce wrote:I have been shopping for a new set of shoes too. I use Time pedals and currently have some basic shoes (diadora) but want something better, but not the full carbon soled ones that sell for around $400. So, something about $250 ish.
Anyway, all the shops I've been to have cheap ones, and expensive ones!! I wonder if they are "pushing" me to expensive ones? And yes, the SIDI hand made carbon jobs did fit like gloves...but the price made me fall over!!
I feel your pain Tuco. I have common sized 41s in the Diadora's, and the shimanos in the same size made me walk like a hobbit. Why is shoe shopping so difficult?!
Moo...
Bugger, only tried them on yesterday and I forget my size. I think it was 46. I remember it had an 11 on he box.
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Postby LuckyPierre » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:56 pm
I have some Exustar SR 202's carbon-soled shoes that look like Sidi's that are mid-range (still lots, I think) in price. I like them - even if I do have to tape up their under-foot vents during winter!moosterbounce wrote:Anyway, all the shops I've been to have cheap ones, and expensive ones!! I wonder if they are "pushing" me to expensive ones? And yes, the SIDI hand made carbon jobs did fit like gloves...but the price made me fall over!!
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:11 pm
And get drenched by 7 days of continuous cyclonic rain!tuco wrote:Aaaaahhhhhh, but who's hick town has a beautiful warm average 26C in winter. I'll go out on a limb and say mine.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:14 pm
The common justification for Sidi is that they last and last for years. That may not be a good thing for some, but for others, it's enough to invest and get comfy for years to come.moosterbounce wrote:And yes, the SIDI hand made carbon jobs did fit like gloves...but the price made me fall over!!
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:23 pm
Going clipless is a real rite of passage. I'm sure you will enjoy the transition, the extra power and control is worth every cent, (and possible stick stack early on ) Just remember to back the pedal tension off a bit till you learn the skill.
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:36 pm
Proabably harder for a female to get bike shoes as the male ones would be too wide.moosterbounce wrote:I have been shopping for a new set of shoes too. I use Time pedals and currently have some basic shoes (diadora) but want something better, but not the full carbon soled ones that sell for around $400. So, something about $250 ish.
Anyway, all the shops I've been to have cheap ones, and expensive ones!! I wonder if they are "pushing" me to expensive ones? And yes, the SIDI hand made carbon jobs did fit like gloves...but the price made me fall over!!
I feel your pain Tuco. I have common sized 41s in the Diadora's, and the shimanos in the same size made me walk like a hobbit. Why is shoe shopping so difficult?!
Moo...
With the Diadora's I don't recommend the leather ones, as they will stretch when they get wet. 100% synthetic is the way to go.
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Postby tuco » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:39 pm
He only had two pairs to try on and one was too big and the other I couldn't even get my toes in and they were only one size difference!
I'm hoping to be clipless before the next time trial in two weeks. I have a straps time to compare to over the same distance and course.
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:21 pm
A know that Sidi has a special series for people with wide feet. I am sure other brands have similar too. Suggest that you check them out. Don't compromise with those tri shoes, you'll be seriously disappointed as the strapping just aren't in the same league as proper cycling shoes.tuco wrote:I have a wide foot (well both feet are wide, not just one) and the lbs guy suggested triathlon road bike shoes.
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Postby moosterbounce » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:57 pm
Yeah well, I wasn't born with the shopping gene - unless it is something sport related and then I go crazy (just ask my husband!! ). I could live with it if there was the range in stores, but each store I go into makes me feel that I'd be compromising. I too have broad feet (for a chick!!) so am better in men's shoes - I feel sorry for women that need to be in a women's specific shoe as 2 of the four stores I've been in so far haven't had any!!tuco wrote:But aren't women suppose to like shoe shopping?
I should go into business!! If I ever do, I'll make sure I stock something to fit you Tuco...despite that comment
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:15 pm
I have Shimano SH-R151 and they have a wide toe box, worth trying if you can get them local. Other Shimano's are narrower.tuco wrote:I have a wide foot (well both feet are wide, not just one) and the lbs guy suggested triathlon road bike shoes.
He only had two pairs to try on and one was too big and the other I couldn't even get my toes in and they were only one size difference!
I'm hoping to be clipless before the next time trial in two weeks. I have a straps time to compare to over the same distance and course.
Burn plenty of Glycogen
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Postby MichaelB » Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:36 am
Was having a browse at a LBS the other day and got talking about bike shoes for wide feet, and was also pointed in the SIDI direction. Funnily they had some on special for $355, normally $415.sogood wrote:A know that Sidi has a special series for people with wide feet. I am sure other brands have similar too. Suggest that you check them out. Don't compromise with those tri shoes, you'll be seriously disappointed as the strapping just aren't in the same league as proper cycling shoes.tuco wrote:I have a wide foot (well both feet are wide, not just one) and the lbs guy suggested triathlon road bike shoes.
I'll wait a bit and save me thinks...
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Postby tuco » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:38 am
Did they throw in a free bike at that priceMichaelB wrote:Was having a browse at a LBS the other day and got talking about bike shoes for wide feet, and was also pointed in the SIDI direction. Funnily they had some on special for $355, normally $415.sogood wrote:A know that Sidi has a special series for people with wide feet. I am sure other brands have similar too. Suggest that you check them out. Don't compromise with those tri shoes, you'll be seriously disappointed as the strapping just aren't in the same league as proper cycling shoes.tuco wrote:I have a wide foot (well both feet are wide, not just one) and the lbs guy suggested triathlon road bike shoes.
I'll wait a bit and save me thinks...
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Postby MichaelB » Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:03 am
Nope, but they have some nice gear. The cheapest road bike in the shop is one that is reduced to $2899 !!!tuco wrote:Did they throw in a free bike at that priceMichaelB wrote:Was having a browse at a LBS the other day and got talking about bike shoes for wide feet, and was also pointed in the SIDI direction. Funnily they had some on special for $355, normally $415.sogood wrote: A know that Sidi has a special series for people with wide feet. I am sure other brands have similar too. Suggest that you check them out. Don't compromise with those tri shoes, you'll be seriously disappointed as the strapping just aren't in the same league as proper cycling shoes.
I'll wait a bit and save me thinks...
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Postby mikesbytes » Tue Mar 13, 2007 10:03 am
Its the old case of getting what you pay for. The Sidi's are one of the best, as is a Merc or a Ferraituco wrote:Did they throw in a free bike at that priceMichaelB wrote:Was having a browse at a LBS the other day and got talking about bike shoes for wide feet, and was also pointed in the SIDI direction. Funnily they had some on special for $355, normally $415.sogood wrote: A know that Sidi has a special series for people with wide feet. I am sure other brands have similar too. Suggest that you check them out. Don't compromise with those tri shoes, you'll be seriously disappointed as the strapping just aren't in the same league as proper cycling shoes.
I'll wait a bit and save me thinks...
The Shimano RH-151's are $210 in Sydney.
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