Super_mil Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Looking around on buycycle and came across the Shimano AM45 and MP66 at good prices, however cant find much that compares them to the Five-Tens, so any experiences with the two and any comments or suggestions? They are fairly similar platforms and are quite stiff. I have the AM45's and they have been very good to me when clipping in. I personally would want to run them as a pure flat peddle shoe as I would find them to be too stiff (that said, I haven't tried them on pure flats).Probably 90-95% of the DH bunch who clip in (that is most of the riders) wear one of these two models, so these shoes have been thrashed and take the punishment very well.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Looking around on buycycle and came across the Shimano AM45 and MP66 at good prices, however cant find much that compares them to the Five-Tens, so any experiences with the two and any comments or suggestions? Are you going with cleats? If so then 5.10's Stealth is not really necessary. MP66 and AM45 are both good SPD options.
hayleyearth Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Can anyone PLEASE tell me where in SA I can buy a 34t NW chainring - I will even settle for a black one now.(My chain guide is going to drive me nuts!)
Iwan Kemp Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Can anyone PLEASE tell me where in SA I can buy a 34t NW chainring - I will even settle for a black one now.(My chain guide is going to drive me nuts!) BCD?
Sidewinder. Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 104 I'll swop you for a 36t if you have one.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 104 May have one for you. Will check tonight and confirm. If I do I can get it away to you tomorrow. hayleyearth 1
Jay_B Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Are you going with cleats? If so then 5.10's Stealth is not really necessary. MP66 and AM45 are both good SPD options. Im in two minds. I have always ridden with cleants and feel more comfortable, however after shattering my foot a year ago i am a bit nervous to ride clipped in as i find on my road bike i struggle to get un-clipped at times.
Guest Omega Man Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Im in two minds. I have always ridden with cleants and feel more comfortable, however after shattering my foot a year ago i am a bit nervous to ride clipped in as i find on my road bike i struggle to get un-clipped at times. I've you've always ridden clipped in you'll most likely hate riding flats. At least initially. Maybe don't spend a lot of $ on something you might hate. Rather borrow a set of flats from a mate and ride a trail you are very comfortable on to see if you can deal with the float and that "not attached" feeling before shelling out for flats & 5.10's Edited January 29, 2014 by Omega Man
RockCoach Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I've you've always ridden clipped in you'll most likely hate riding flats. At least initially. Maybe don't spend a lot of $ on something you might hate. Rather borrow a set of flats from a mate and ride a trail you are very comfortable on to see if you can deal with the float and that "not attached" feeling before shelling out for flats & 5.10's I raced road quite seriously for 15 years and went straight onto mtb cleats for the last 10 but I'm loving my flats and 5.10s.
hayleyearth Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I'll swop you for a 36t if you have one. A normal 36t? (I have such one in blue)
Guest Omega Man Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) I raced road quite seriously for 15 years and went straight onto mtb cleats for the last 10 but I'm loving my flats and 5.10s. Sure. Sure. But that's you. I'm also all about flats. But after riding clipped in for many years he will in all probability not enjoy his first encounter on flats. Nothing wrong with a tester is all I'm saying. Edited January 29, 2014 by Omega Man RockCoach 1
NicoBoshoff Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Otherwise Re-Cycles should have a Wolftooth 34t NW
Super_mil Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Looked what just popped up on PinkBike... http://www.pinkbike.com/video/349228/ Edit: I don't agree with all the points he makes (he's obviously pro clips) but it does give you an opinion. This issue has been trashed out on the Hub before so just do a search for more opinions. Then make a decision based on what you think will be best for you. Edited January 29, 2014 by Super_mil
RockCoach Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Sure. Sure. But that's you. I'm also all about flats. But after riding clipped in for many years he will in all probability not enjoy his first encounter on flats. Nothing wrong with a tester is all I'm saying. Yeah. Agree. But you also have to give it a week or two to adjust. Took me a couple of days just to get the bunnyhop sorted . Pedalling with flats took two weeks.
Nofearnofun Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Yeah. Agree. But you also have to give it a week or two to adjust. Took me a couple of days just to get the bunnyhop sorted . Pedalling with flats took two weeks. +1 You will never enjoy flats if you don't ride with them for quite a bit of time! I say a decent set of flats and shoes + two weeks riding almost everyday (short fun rides), then decide.
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