spd or road pedals.
08-02-12, 08:29 PM
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I ride in traffic using road pedals/shoes with no problem; practice makes perfect. I know some riders who commute and use mtb pedals so it's what works for every rider. I don't walk much when I ride so it's a non-issue being able to do so.
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08-02-12, 10:13 PM
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Only lower end of road shoes comes with 3 hole + 2 hole combination. I've used the on my Shimano R87 for 6 months before moving on myself. Once I started looking for stiffer insole, the option vanished real quick. Either get proper MTB shoes, or go road pedal. I have bunch of those "adapters" laying around at home now. 2 shimanos (yes, they have 2 variants), one sidi, another from somewhere.
As for clipping in in traffic, I find Speedplay works fantastic (even better than SPD). Only weakness is walking in it (especially sucks going up and down on stairs in train station). I might want to give it a whirl with their frog... not sure how recessed the cleat is though.
As for clipping in in traffic, I find Speedplay works fantastic (even better than SPD). Only weakness is walking in it (especially sucks going up and down on stairs in train station). I might want to give it a whirl with their frog... not sure how recessed the cleat is though.
08-02-12, 10:28 PM
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I've got the Shimano R-315 and M-315...
Both high-end carbon soled shoes...both stiff as a board.
I was always super comfortable in the road shoes, but after an hour or so on the MTB with lesser quality SPD shoes I'd develop a hotspot on the outside of my right foot...nasty.
So I got the MTB version of 315s and problem solved.
So, yeah...a higher-end MTB shoe will perform as good as a higher end road shoe. Albeit they're a tad heavier.
Both high-end carbon soled shoes...both stiff as a board.
I was always super comfortable in the road shoes, but after an hour or so on the MTB with lesser quality SPD shoes I'd develop a hotspot on the outside of my right foot...nasty.
So I got the MTB version of 315s and problem solved.
So, yeah...a higher-end MTB shoe will perform as good as a higher end road shoe. Albeit they're a tad heavier.
08-05-12, 10:17 AM
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Was gonna swap, but riding city streets, sometimes you simply cannot get clipped in fast enough. With a MTB shoe I can use the tread of the shoe to stabilize my foot on the pedal, get moving, and then clip in. My understanding is that with road shoes, this would be very difficult and possibly dangerous as without the tread, your foot can slip off the pedal if you try this.
Anybody care to chime in with their experiences?
Anybody care to chime in with their experiences?
08-05-12, 03:16 PM
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I converted over to Road due to bad back issues and always rode with SPD's (shimano 540)so just kept using them when I went to a road bike. I did upgrade my MTB shoes to a pair of lower end Shimano's 087's but recently picked up the attached Giro's for $109 (list $150) on sale at Campmor. They are much stiffer than the Shimano's and while they do not have a carbon sole they don't bend/flex when walking around. Very comfortable and true to size.
https://www.giro.com/us_en/privateertm.html
https://www.giro.com/us_en/privateertm.html
08-05-12, 06:51 PM
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Only lower end of road shoes comes with 3 hole + 2 hole combination. I've used the on my Shimano R87 for 6 months before moving on myself. Once I started looking for stiffer insole, the option vanished real quick. Either get proper MTB shoes, or go road pedal. I have bunch of those "adapters" laying around at home now. 2 shimanos (yes, they have 2 variants), one sidi, another from somewhere.
As for clipping in in traffic, I find Speedplay works fantastic (even better than SPD). Only weakness is walking in it (especially sucks going up and down on stairs in train station). I might want to give it a whirl with their frog... not sure how recessed the cleat is though.
As for clipping in in traffic, I find Speedplay works fantastic (even better than SPD). Only weakness is walking in it (especially sucks going up and down on stairs in train station). I might want to give it a whirl with their frog... not sure how recessed the cleat is though.
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I used to ride all year round back in the day. I found the MTB shoes that I have had a better grip on ciy roads specially when you stop on intersection during winter. The treads really helped on standing and would give you the push you need on green light. I guess that's why I love 'em because of this situation. It's true the tread helps in getting a foothold before you get the cleat in.
Looks like I'll upgrade from my lower level Sidi MTB shoe to a higher level MTB shoe. After posting my question I really paid attention to how often and for how long I sometimes go before I can safely clip in, and it would definitely be an issue for where and how I ride. Thanks for the input.
