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BIKE THREAD

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Mrs BooBoo LaBoy Jul 2007 5:09pm, 26 Jul 2007 4,818 posts	Quote Pin Mrs BooBoo LaBoy Weeeeheeeee. This is great isn't it KG? I can't wait to get out on my new silver bike...hope it won't fold up when I am riding on it though!
mad4purple Jul 2007 5:12pm, 26 Jul 2007 14,177 posts	Quote Pin mad4purple It's fab BB, I'm veyr happy, and can't wait to get out on it. Don't think your bike will fold up
hammerite Jul 2007 5:21pm, 26 Jul 2007 1,878 posts	Quote Pin hammerite I got mine to fit so they are reasonably snug (but comfortable) because as the guy said you don't want your feet sliding around. Even though you've bought a road bike it might be worth looking at touring or MTB shoes. The have flat soles so you can walk about in them. Road shoes tend to be raised where the cleat is so make it quite difficult to run (I passed loads of people in transition in the triathlon cos I could run, and they could only hobble!)
hammerite Jul 2007 5:21pm, 26 Jul 2007 1,879 posts	Quote Pin hammerite Wiggle is usually pretty good and you can sometimes get a bargain.
mad4purple Jul 2007 5:22pm, 26 Jul 2007 14,179 posts	Quote Pin mad4purple Aaah H that's a good point. I will literally only be using the shoes for biking in, but I did have a thought today, if for some reason I had to get off and walk then I would have difficulty if I was in Road shoes. And I am thinking of triathlons next year, so I may get some other shoes. What sot do you have?
hammerite Jul 2007 5:24pm, 26 Jul 2007 1,880 posts	Quote Pin hammerite wiggle.co.uk wiggle.co.uk
JulesR Jul 2007 5:25pm, 26 Jul 2007 190 posts	Quote Pin JulesR mtb shoes are more comfy as Hammerite says, but all serious cyclists use cleats that stick out and then walk on their heels like ducks. You'll enjoy learning how to unclip cleats but they're definitely worth it for getting up hills. SPD's are fine, as are the other main brands
hammerite Jul 2007 5:26pm, 26 Jul 2007 1,881 posts	Quote Pin hammerite I have some really cheap Lidl shoes!! They do the trick at least until I start riding a hell of a lot more. One thing to consider about walking in them though is if you need to stop at a shop, or ride to work before you can change into proper shoes.
mad4purple Jul 2007 5:29pm, 26 Jul 2007 14,181 posts	Quote Pin mad4purple I saw these the other day and thought yummy
mad4purple Jul 2007 5:29pm, 26 Jul 2007 14,182 posts	Quote Pin mad4purple Jules I'm not sure I would ever be able to class myself as a serious cyclist

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