The XC thread

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ndellar Nov 2012 7:26pm, 11 Nov 2012 1,856 posts	0 ndellar Vicky - yes, you are probably right there. Lisa, yep I'm a big mudclaw fan
Carlos Fandango Jnr Nov 2012 8:37pm, 12 Nov 2012 23 posts	0 Carlos Fandango Jnr Agree that Mudclaws are good. Personally I prefer spikes but thats a speed thing - if you look at the top 100 at the Nationals then I'd think 99 would be in spikes. But for Sunday club races that often have rougher courses (roots, steps and shiz), Mudclaws are pretty good.
Lisa T Nov 2012 8:39pm, 12 Nov 2012 1,117 posts	0 Lisa T You saying I'm slow Carlos!??! I used to love running in spikes, unfortunately my feet didn't!!
Garfield Nov 2012 8:52pm, 12 Nov 2012 2,134 posts	0 Garfield Many thanks again for your advice.:)
ndellar Nov 2012 8:55pm, 12 Nov 2012 1,857 posts	0 ndellar Carlos I think you are probably right about those numbers. I'd be interested to try out some spikes to see how they are but I'm too chicken to buy a pair. A few people at the club have worn them in the past and have blisters / calf issues as a result. Most of our courses are full of shiz so mudclaws are great.
Lisa T Nov 2012 10:12pm, 12 Nov 2012 1,118 posts	0 Lisa T I worsened my calf achilles & plantar probs with spikes. I love how low profile & light they feel but the lack of support just doesnt work for me. I also found an advantage on the really muddy courses with mudclaws as spikes just couldnt handle all the mud!!
SPR Nov 2012 10:21pm, 12 Nov 2012 17,663 posts	0 SPR That's when you get out the 15mm spikes
RichHL Nov 2012 10:58pm, 12 Nov 2012 5,326 posts	0 RichHL Spikes are da bomb! If you can cope with racing flats you can cope with XC spikes. I love mine like I loved my first bike and I loved that more than I loved my first girlfriend.
Garfield Nov 2012 1:20pm, 14 Nov 2012 2,136 posts	0 Garfield The spikes sound like something my achilles and calf would hate.
CStar Nov 2012 10:48pm, 14 Nov 2012 1,017 posts	0 CStar Want some Mudclaws now, but my road shoes are wearing out and need replacing. Can't afford both - boo hoo. Anyone bought some size 9.5/44 Mudclaws and found they are too big/small and would like to rehome them??!