Road pedals

[marcski]

why don't you use a different pedal for each foot for the test?

potd.

[MR. evil]

REALLY like the Speedplays, doubt I am even going to try the Shimano 105s. They are going back or getting sold. Love the free float on the Speedplays, they feel a lot like my CrankBrothers MTB pedals oonly better. I really wish i did the road shoes and pedals sooner. It could be a placebo effect from new gear, but it just ft like it took less effort to maintain the same speeds as on the MTB setup I was using.

In addition to today being my first ride on road pedals it was also my first half century. Rolled jut over 50 miles on a very hill route in just over 3 hours. Time to sit on the couch and veg.

[marcski]

REALLY like the Speedplays, doubt I am even going to try the Shimano 105s. They are going back or getting sold. Love the free float on the Speedplays, they feel a lot like my CrankBrothers MTB pedals oonly better. I really wish i did the road shoes and pedals sooner. It could be a placebo effect from new gear, but it just ft like it took less effort to maintain the same speeds as on the MTB setup I was using.

In addition to today being my first ride on road pedals it was also my first half century. Rolled jut over 50 miles on a very hill route in just over 3 hours. Time to sit on the couch and veg.

Nice time, for a hilly 50. I've been espousing the speedplays for years.

I was at windham last weekend for the world-cup. Those guys are cool!

[BackLoafRiver]

Took the plunge today and went with Sidi Genius 5's (which fit just like my dominators) and Speedplay Zero's. Since last year I have been battling patellar tendinitis and my therapist thought using mountain spd's on the road might be more harm than anything. It was a hefty chunk of change but after 22 miles, I am damned glad I did it. I need to give a little more float in the pedal but overall, I like them a lot. I have some issue getting clipped in as it usually takes a few tries.

[marcski]

Took the plunge today and went with Sidi Genius 5's (which fit just like my dominators) and Speedplay Zero's. Since last year I have been battling patellar tendinitis and my therapist thought using mountain spd's on the road might be more harm than anything. It was a hefty chunk of change but after 22 miles, I am damned glad I did it. I need to give a little more float in the pedal but overall, I like them a lot. I have some issue getting clipped in as it usually takes a few tries.

You will love both. I've had the Speedplay X-2's (free-float) in SS for about 6+ years and the same shoes for the past 3+. A cool, old-timer once told me, "You never want to cheap out on shorts or bike shoes." I've taken that advice to heart. IMHO, the extra money up front will go a long way. Enjoy.

[BackLoafRiver]

You will love both. I've had the Speedplay X-2's (free-float) in SS for about 6+ years and the same shoes for the past 3+. A cool, old-timer once told me, "You never want to cheap out on shorts or bike shoes." I've taken that advice to heart. IMHO, the extra money up front will go a long way. Enjoy.

Someone gave me the same advice once. Spent a bit on a pair of RBX shorts that my repair guy swears by. I absolutely love them. So much so that I want a second pair.

Is it strange that I went a half size smaller on my road shoe? They are slightly more snug than my MTB shoe but I was told that, since they stretch, it will be better in the long run. The big toe isn't cramped and there is enough room in the lower few toes to wiggle.

[marcski]

Someone gave me the same advice once. Spent a bit on a pair of RBX shorts that my repair guy swears by. I absolutely love them. So much so that I want a second pair.

Is it strange that I went a half size smaller on my road shoe? They are slightly more snug than my MTB shoe but I was told that, since they stretch, it will be better in the long run. The big toe isn't cramped and there is enough room in the lower few toes to wiggle.

Those Sidi's do stretch a bit. It's their synthetic leather, Lorica. I got mine in the Mega width...and they still fit great. You do want them snug, as long as they are comfy and not pinching anywhere. You'll be in them for a few good hours.

[mlctvt]

Good choice, you should be happy with them.

I've also Sidi Genius 5 Megas for road. These are the best road shoe I've ever used. I've got just over 21,000 miles on mine and they're still just as good as new. I did have to replace the heal pad a few times but that's undrestandable. You can also get replacement buckles at most good bike shops but I haven't had the need to so far. When the shoes get wet they dry out quickly and don't bleed color or change size/shrink after drying like some other shoes I've had.



I also have the Dominator Megas that I use on my cross bike, it's basically the same show except with a MTB sole. These have been great too.

[BackLoafRiver]

Logged about 150 or so miles on them so far. I have been VERY happy. Every once in a while my toes get numb but I notice that I am not really paying attention to my stroke. The Speedplay's feel awesome...definitely a different feel from my spd's. (as they should be)

My MTB shoes are amazing. I haven't had one issue with them yet. (knock on wood) Makes me wonder what the top of the line stuff feels like.

[mlctvt]

I had the same problem with my big toe going numb but only on very long rides. I replaced the stock insoles with Superfeet Yellow insoles which are recommended for cycling and I also went to a thinner sock (smartwool ultralights). No more numb toes now.

The thinner sock seems to be counter intuitive but I think my thicker socks were cutting off circulation.