BIKE THREAD
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Jul 2007
5:09pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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! 
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Jul 2007
5:12pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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
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Jul 2007
5:21pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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!) |
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Jul 2007
5:21pm, 26 Jul 2007
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hammerite
Wiggle is usually pretty good and you can sometimes get a bargain.
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Jul 2007
5:22pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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?
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Jul 2007
5:24pm, 26 Jul 2007
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hammerite
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Jul 2007
5:25pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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
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Jul 2007
5:26pm, 26 Jul 2007
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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. |
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Jul 2007
5:29pm, 26 Jul 2007
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mad4purple
I saw these the other day and thought yummy
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Jul 2007
5:29pm, 26 Jul 2007
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mad4purple
Jules I'm not sure I would ever be able to class myself as a serious cyclist
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