XC spikes - can they be changed to track spikes?

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southcoastclaret Nov 2012 3:42pm, 16 Nov 2012 129 posts	0 southcoastclaret Spikes aren't that expensive, so I'd get a range of sizes, so you can adjust them for any conditions - eg. you really don't want to be using long spikes in frozen ground.
RichHL Nov 2012 6:30pm, 16 Nov 2012 5,350 posts	0 RichHL You can get spikes as long as 15mm. I can't imagine when you'd use them. If the mud is that deep then you'd be better off in wellies! I've used my Nike Zoom Waffles on track with 6mm spikes for Fetch miles. I love them.
Willymo Nov 2012 6:53pm, 16 Nov 2012 1,031 posts	0 Willymo Spikes have got more expensive this year? Or maybe I'm just more flash than I was in 2011, seem to have the most garish on offer! Anyway, I wear 6mms for track, 9s for dry cross, 12s for mud and just bought some 15s just in case. All the gear and no idea!
SPR Nov 2012 6:56pm, 16 Nov 2012 17,672 posts	0 SPR "9mm is good enough for dry grass or a little wet." was all I was going to add, but Willymo's post covers it (I do exactly the same), and everything else has been covered. I've never understood why XC spikes come with 6mm spikes, lol.
mxhornet Nov 2012 6:58pm, 16 Nov 2012 32,131 posts	0 mxhornet 6mm spikes are useful on a frozen course
SPR Nov 2012 6:59pm, 16 Nov 2012 17,673 posts	0 SPR They don't stay frozen for long though, after 200+ men go round 3 times, lol.