Ginger MTB Mommy Posted August 13, 2012 Share Will cleats really make a big difference? I'm a bit of a klutz, so I'm reluctant to take the leap of faith from my trust trail running shoes I use for MTB'ing to cleats. Your views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Yes. They make a huge difference. They let you make a complete pedal stroke. For 99% of riding they are better than not having them Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witkop Posted August 13, 2012 Share It makes a big difference and trial running shoes are for trail running and orienteering, and not for cycling. Go buy cycling shoes and be done with it. After all you don't shop in your slippers do you?! Let's Ride and Ginger MTB Mommy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share After all you don't shop in your slippers do you?! She might be from Brakpan... Ginger MTB Mommy, Blackadder and Let's Ride 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 13, 2012 Share Make sure you get mtb clips, easier to get in and out of Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHWINN LOVER Posted August 13, 2012 Share Yes it will make a huge difference.One thing people forget to tell you is to adjust the pedal so that your foot battles to stay clipped in and then as you get used to them tighten the screw till your foot only just stays in.Nobody gave 99% of us this advice thus we all fell over like dumb asses!! DaLoCo and Ginger MTB Mommy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownhillingKing Posted August 13, 2012 Share Make a huge difference, but riding with flats will make you a better rider. Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelass Posted August 13, 2012 Share I only ride a xc race in cleats,and then only when on non tech sections,so I ride mostly uncleated.Giba I never ride cleats.I prefer no cleats. I did used to ride cleats,all the time and it is not for me.If you are uncomfortable cleated in, ride without them.you will learn to stay connected with the bike , an excuse most people who ride cleats will tell you is why you need them in the first place which is only because they lack the basic skills of this. Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted August 13, 2012 Share NO NO NO!!! Don't listen to these clueless clipless planks. Just get a pair of proper platform pedals, and then invest in a pair of decent riding shoes. Cant go wrong with some FiveTen Minnaar's. Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted August 13, 2012 Share She might be from Brakpan... Or an officer in the Air Force. Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 13, 2012 Share A good grippy set of platforms and decent shoes with some technique will give you 95% what cleats will get you. But wear shin guards cause grippy platforms eat shins for breakfast lunch and dinner , big mouthfuls Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 13, 2012 Share A good grippy set of platforms .. What like these? http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6ZxL7Jg2IXU/T2G30VCDWUI/AAAAAAAAAEs/sBVHrNg6oSs/s1600/Platform+Shoes.gif Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger MTB Mommy Posted August 14, 2012 Share She might be from Brakpan... Erm . . . only wear the slippers when it is paired with my stretched out tracksuit pants from materinty days?? does that count?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger MTB Mommy Posted August 14, 2012 Share Yes it will make a huge difference.One thing people forget to tell you is to adjust the pedal so that your foot battles to stay clipped in and then as you get used to them tighten the screw till your foot only just stays in.Nobody gave 99% of us this advice thus we all fell over like dumb asses!! Good advice, thanks. I fall over like a dumb ass in anyway, so dont need to increase the odds of that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 14, 2012 Share Erm . . . only wear the slippers when it is paired with my stretched out tracksuit pants from materinty days?? does that count?? He's quite wrong. Peeps in Brakpan don't wear shoes at all. Get the cleats. Maybe look at getting a set like this if you're nervous at first: Ginger MTB Mommy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel Posted August 14, 2012 Share You can't go wrong with Candy's. You will never look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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