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Road bike shoes on MTB


NotSoBigBen

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I notice some Pro's and a few others riding MTB with road bike shoes, just wondering what the thinking behind it is?

 

I guess since the chance of them getting off and having to walk/run are quite slim they don't really worry about 'grip' on the sole of the shoe ....

 

I'm getting new road shoes and thought I could use the old road if even just for training rides :unsure:

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hmmmm, im not sure its such a good idea, havent seen it before, but u always have to put your foot down here and there, would probable get damaged.

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MTB shoes and pedal for road bike :thumbup:

Road shoes and pedal for MTB :unsure: :blink:

 

Are you a wannabe Dirt Roadie Sean Badenhorst was refering to :angry:

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MTB shoes and pedal for road bike :thumbup:

Road shoes and pedal for MTB :unsure: :blink:

 

Are you a wannabe Dirt Roadie Sean Badenhorst was refering to :angry:

 

Was just trying to maximise the use of my existing 'apparel' but ja i'm getting the message ;)

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On some courses you never unclip so why can you not use road shoes. It's lighter and stiffer then MTB shoes.

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On some courses you never unclip so why can you not use road shoes. It's lighter and stiffer then MTB shoes.

I still have to find those courses.

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I still have to find those courses.

 

In our case Scotty the course may not be the problem :rolleyes:

 

AndreZA that was my thinking, most of out training routes I know I don't have to put my feet down so they would be fine for those ...

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When I joined the mtb world I rode with road shoes on mtb. But that was because

I had old road shoes and no money for new mtb shoes (after the purchase of a mtb). The road shoes helps a lot with tech skill because you don't dare putting your feet out.

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