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Anybody out there that rides road shoes on their mtb? Really keen to do so.

What pedal,shoe combination should i go fpr?

Will i have to make any modifications to the sole of my shoe, such as an extra rubber surface on the bottom?

Posted

Anybody out there that rides road shoes on their mtb? Really keen to do so.

What pedal,shoe combination should i go fpr?

Will i have to make any modifications to the sole of my shoe, such as an extra rubber surface on the bottom?

 

A lot of the top pros ride road shoes on mtb. The Burry's and Schurter's and so on.

 

Of course they don't get off at an obstacle to walk.

 

If you're in that league, go ahead.

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A lot of the top pros ride road shoes on mtb. The Burry's and Schurter's and so on.

 

Of course they don't get off at an obstacle to walk.

 

If you're in that league, go ahead.

 

Actually Burry rides with these:

Specialized S-Works MTB

http://webstore.cde.co.za/Products/94/519144.jpg

 

Maybe this rule can be used in reverse too?

 

Rule #34

// Mountain bike shoes and pedals have their place.

 

On a mountain bike.

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Actually Burry rides with these:

 

 

 

 

 

Nice try. I was very specific in saying people like Burry. Not, specifically, him...

 

PS, as with all top end pro's, you and I have no f**king clue what the use and don't use.

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It will work but it's a mission walking on road shoes. The pedals are also not made for those conditions. Might not clip in if caked in mud.

 

will obviously not use road pedals...

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Anybody out there that rides road shoes on their mtb? Really keen to do so.

What pedal,shoe combination should i go fpr?

Will i have to make any modifications to the sole of my shoe, such as an extra rubber surface on the bottom?

 

I tried this in 1991 when I started MTB. There was nothing else available at the time. It wasn;t very suitable for offroad use depsite the fact that I used Time TBT shoes and pedals (metal cleats, metal pedals).

The cleats were incredibly difficult to walk in when needing to portage.

The pedals were pretty difficult to clip into and out of once they were clogged with mud.

 

There are very cost effective MTB pedal and shoe combinations available. I'd suggest you opt for those

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