HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[tyrion]

I did not look at your link.  I was just commenting on the fact that there are covers you can use to spare your cleats from abuse.  

[n_maher]

Once again I'm the simpleton of the bunch.  I run poopy $50 Shimano SPD MTB pedals on my road bike.  I don't think I have issues with power transfer and I definitely appreciate that they're 2-sided.  Double bonus is that I can run the same shoes on my road and MTB bikes.

[VPI]

That is what I have been doing Nate.  I can actually walk in my Sidis and the pedals seem fine.  I just like buying new toys but I might wait a bit to see if I get sick of the Sidis.  The Specialized shoes were dramatically more comfortable than the Sidis.

[n_maher]

Jeff,

 

If you like specialized shoes and are ok running spd pedals you might look at the higher-end mtb shoes which often use the same uppers as the road shoes but just have the modified sole to allow for running/walking on the trail. I run a pretty basic pair of specialized mtb shoes that are super comfy, very well ventilated and also very easy to walk in. The S-Works EVO or S-Works MTB shoes would fit the shiney requirement, work with your existing pedals and not rape your floors.

 

[edit]I'll probably try to move up to something like the Pro MTB shoe this year.  Two years on my shoes is probably enough stink to warrant a new pair.   Hmmm, sounds like a good birthday idea...

[pigmode]

I have my official fitting Wednesday so I wanted to settle on pedals so I could be fitted with the proper pedal.  I think I will get the new Specialized S works shoe and I am thinking some kind of Look pedals.  

 

What are the HC approved road pedals these days?

Dura Ace, which uses a refined Look cleat. I have 2 sets and last years S-Works shoes.

[VPI]

Interesting, I was wondering about the Shimano pedals as I never hear people saying they are using them.  I have MTB pedals from Shimano that work pretty well.

[Dreadhead]

I know quite a few people that use the Dura-Ace/Shimano pedals and love them. Very similar to the Looks in the end though.

[MoonShine]

 

My commute. SO out of shape.

Edited December 4, 2012 by MoonShine

[jp11801]

Unfortunately I agree with you Ken. If I stopped drinking beer I know that I too will drop weight without any increase in exercise frequency or the need to eat less. Of course that is easier said than done.

Raffy it's time for you me and John to stop drinking. Think of all the bike stuff we could buy with the extra cash plus the weight loss. I'm in, just say the word

I always think of how much better on the bike I could be if I weighted around 130 lbs (meaning I'll have to lose around 27). I'll lose all access to good beer when I go home for vacation in the Philippines for 3 weeks on the 14th so that'll be a good start for me.

Now we have to wait for Jp. In the meantime, anyone want to buy a beer collection?

Well if we start after Feb 3rd I'm in

[boomana]

Well, I've been in for 16 years so I'll support you pausing the drinking thing. You'll definitely be able to buy more cool bike things.

[shellylh]

Wanted to start biking (mountain bike and spinning) a bit since my shoulder has improved.  However, I can't find my biking shoes and think I left them at the gym a couple of months ago.  Sucks since I liked those ones.  

[VPI]

Did my 3D fit this afternoon. I definitely did not have it set up right on my first couple of rides. The seat came up almost two inches and the 110 stem was replaced with a 70. Seems much more comfortable but part of that is the new Specialized seat they put on it after I sat on their butt pad. Much better than the 135 seat that was on it. Did all kinds of stuff with my feet to get the right setup for the new Specialized S-Works shoes. They are really comfortable. End up trying Speedplays and Looks and he showed me how the float on the Speedplays was taking my pedal-foot-hip alignment out of wack while the Max 2 Carbons kept me perfectly in line.

Did a lot of riding with cameras in every direction including one that watched ankle twist and one that looked at my terrible pedal stroke.

I hope it all adds up to a better ride because it did feel great on the trainer.

Edited December 5, 2012 by VPI

[Dreadhead]

Great! Glad things worked out. That's a very short stem but maybe as you get more used to it you can stretch out a bit. Odd that the pedal type made any difference but maybe you were riding 0 float cleats on the Keo. I ride the 9 degree float ones.

[pigmode]

The Look/Shimano pedals rotate differently than Speedplay.

[VPI]

Evidently my ankle was twisting out on the down stroke.

 

I think they mostly just wanted to sell me the more expensive pedals.  I almost got the carbon blades like you have Chris as they had some at 320 but I figured plain old springs were fine for me.

[parris]

Do/did you have an injury that may be causing the ankle to twist a lot? is it one or both ankles that are twisting?

[MoonShine]

Holy Freaking Alzheimers Batman.... I left my new bike outside in front of my house all night last night.

I was so sick/afraid it was not going to be there when I went outside to look this morning after realizing what I had done after I woke up.

It was there, though.

Thankful I live in a nice neighborhood. Lucky, though.

Won't be doing that again.

[Dreadhead]

Wow. Glad that worked out.

[VPI]

Do/did you have an injury that may be causing the ankle to twist a lot? is it one or both ankles that are twisting?

It was not a noticeable twist to me but the line shows the foot moving a bit in the looser zero pedals.  I also have fairly terrible pedaling motion that I will have to work on as it is clunky as hell right now.  The Keos were pretty solid and I thought easier to get out of than the Zeros.

[parris]

Good pedaling technique takes a little bit of time to develop but is well worth the effort. Did you go with the Look pedals or something else?

[VPI]

Look Keo 2 Max Carbons. I hope to actually get to try them out tomorrow and then have a nice ride with Dreadhead this weekend.

Edited December 6, 2012 by VPI

[jp11801]

At the Highlands Bike Fest, 3 days of rides in Sebring Fl (think middle of nowhere). Did the short ride today 36 plan on doing the metric century tomorrow with Mike and Raffy with Sunday's ride being a game day decision. Missing Vicki though, hope your back on your bike soon!!

[VPI]

Sounds fun/painful.  Your short ride would probably be around my longest possible ride at this point.

[pigmode]

^ Don't rush it unless you're really young, especially with new cleats/shoes set up by someone else. A moderate ramp-up is always good.

[boomana]

At the Highlands Bike Fest, 3 days of rides in Sebring Fl (think middle of nowhere). Did the short ride today 36 plan on doing the metric century tomorrow with Mike and Raffy with Sunday's ride being a game day decision. Missing Vicki though, hope your back on your bike soon!!

Sooooooo jealous.

Have a great time, guys!