The Cycling Thread

[carelesschucca]

Thanks Mav I've reserved myself a pair...

[maviczap]

If you have trouble fitting tyres, get one of these

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/simson-tyre-mate-prod22353/

Or this copy

http://www.pedal-pedal.co.uk/koolsto...wY0aAiTZ8P8HAQ

[carelesschucca]

If after I get bloody fingers giving one of those bad boys a try... As said in the PM I need to get well again and soon... If I don't its gonna cost me a fortune and I'm gonna have more cycling shoes than any man needs... And I suppose all shoes need matching pedals

I thought you'd be feeling better by now. The humour is still there at least... How many pairs of shoes now?

No riding for me today... It was another good week with just over 580km and 13,400m. 21 laps, 10 CW / 11 CCW of this in 6 days... https://goo.gl/maps/gMs3CPKyHSs I'm doing the climbs in about 25 minutes and each lap in about 48 minutes.
The climbs... https://goo.gl/maps/4AwJ2HJZrfF2 and https://goo.gl/maps/2GJByH12qbU2

[carelesschucca]

I thought I'd be better too, I got sent home by my boss on Wednesday whose first words to me were, Oft you look contagious and awful.

I've been looking at these shoes Shimano R107's (white) Louis Garneau Revo XR3's (black) I also like the more touring based shimano RT82, I'm going to pop into Evans when I got back to work and try them on.

I also was advised to have a look at a pair of SiDI levels but they don't have both types of pedal fitment. The gaffer has said I'm just getting money for my Christmas so I can spend it where I like

I'm desperate to get out and I've found a wee short sharp climb that I want to do that gets me up to Stirling Castle via Ballengeich Pass. Strava says it averages 10% but its only 1km long, but its so worth it to get up to the Castle.

Hey Dean,

Which cleat system do you plan to use?

[carelesschucca]

I was thinking about going for SPD-A520 touring pedals. But I'm not 100% the SiDI's would mean a change to a more race oriented pedal.

Any particular reason for that particular style of pedal?

I'd have suggested PD-M520 pedals and mountain shoes. They work the same, but the shoes are easier to walk on.

You're right, the Sidis will want something like PD-R550L pedals with SPD-SL cleats. Some of the other shoes you mention look like they are compatible with both.
This cleat style will give you better foot stability which is a very strong reason for choosing them.

...If it was me looking for road gear and wanting to avoid MTB gear, I'd take the Sidis with R550 road pedals.

[carelesschucca]

I'll be honest I'm going round and round in circles, I like the SPD touring type pedals for the walking part and the fact I'll still be able to use the shoes I have, but I don't do much in the way of walking when I'm out riding.
As I don't know personally what the benefits of the more road type pedals. Its that way I'd like to give them a try and make my choice.

But I'll admit I'm tying myself in knots with it all. There are too many options and even reading Cyclingweekly's info is confusing

[maviczap]

Yes, it can be like that. When I went clipless there was only Look pedals, so I've stayed with that system.

I haven't even changed to Look Keo's, I'm still using the original Look Delta system with the red cleats!

SPd's are fine, but the road pedals, such as look Keo, Look delta, Shimano Spd SL (bloody confusing giving it the same name!), etc etc give you a broader platform to pedal on, so might give you more comfort over longer distances.

But with a stiffer soled shoe, you probably wouldn't notice the difference?

With the road based SPd system, it's easy to engage, as the pedals are double sided. I wouldn't buy any of those Spd pedals that only have the mechanism on one side, you'll be forever flicking your pedal over to get the SPD side up.

I haven't included Speedplay pedals, as they are too expensive for your needs!