MTB cleats \ pedals advice

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

A given. Considering the bike. Must have been loads of fun still.

 

Yeah. Still testing out the 5-10's but so far so good. Was also an exploration mission for future potential commute routes.

 

And it was fun. Bleddy hard work with Hans dampf super enduro trailstar on the front and a wtb werewolf freeride super tacky at the back though. Anything other than dirt and they drag harder than a Boksburg liefie on a Friday night.

[Dirty Sanchez]

 

Yeah. Still testing out the 5-10's but so far so good. Was also an exploration mission for future potential commute routes.

 

And it was fun. Bleddy hard work with Hans dampf super enduro trailstar on the front and a wtb werewolf freeride super tacky at the back though. Anything other than dirt and they drag harder than a Boksburg liefie on a Friday night.

Loving the 5-10's. Worth every penny.

[Pipsqueak]

I have 5-10's and a set of wellgo b198's (I think)

 

But nuke proof electrons and 5-10's / tevas are bulletproof.

Hm. Looks like I'm gonna have to buy the baggy trousers too.

[NicoBoshoff]

So I got the Electrons on today an went for a three hour ride on Table mountain including the single track bits.

 

First impressions -

 

climbing (both gravel and more technical root and rock versions) felt fine after I got my seat adjusted correctly;

 

rocky descents with big bumps got tricky because I realised I wasn't absorbing bumps as much with legs and arms as I thought with cleats so I was loaig my footing a bit. However it will improve as I get my technique sorted;

 

Little jumps ad drop-offs felt fine as I had my weight correct after a while;

 

Corners and berms feel sooo much better and faster because I know I can just stick a foot out;

 

Bunny hops feel impossible.

 

All and all I will obviously have to give it quite a few more rides before I can truly say which I prefer, but the supposed negatives (power, climbing etc) did not present themselves.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

So I got the Electrons on today an went for a three hour ride on Table mountain including the single track bits.

 

First impressions -

 

climbing (both gravel and more technical root and rock versions) felt fine after I got my seat adjusted correctly;

 

rocky descents with big bumps got tricky because I realised I wasn't absorbing bumps as much with legs and arms as I thought with cleats so I was loaig my footing a bit. However it will improve as I get my technique sorted;

 

Little jumps ad drop-offs felt fine as I had my weight correct after a while;

 

Corners and berms feel sooo much better and faster because I know I can just stick a foot out;

 

Bunny hops feel impossible.

 

All and all I will obviously have to give it quite a few more rides before I can truly say which I prefer, but the supposed negatives (power, climbing etc) did not present themselves.

 

Bahahahaha!!!

 

Yeah, I had that as well. Just practice and practice and practice. You'll get it right eventually. You have to lift the front first though Trying to boost both wheels at the same times is a bit of a logistical ass-fest.

 

But yeah. As if you're doing a manual, but crouch and then boost with your feet. It really does work. Almost as if you're doing butterfly, in fact. Which I suck at.

[GoLefty!!]

Hi

 

Had a great day MTB on some rought terrain but went down twice :-) because could not get my foot cleat out of the pedal in time.

 

Anyone got some tips/advice for a noob - I like riding with cleats but after today I am considering going with cleatless pedals,

 

 

You need to relax. It will come with time on the bike but it helps to focus on relaxing. What you currently doing to trying to lift your foot off the pedal as you twist. That will not release you unless you're hitting an immovable object. Relax and twist, relax and twist. Practice at home

[DR ◣◢]

5-10s ordered. Thank you CRC sale! Should have ordered a pair of Nukeproof Neutrons but ja... My FireEye Hives will need to keep trucking a little longer.

 

As for mastering the hop, skip and jump on flats. Give it time. Also, learn to pick up the back wheel first before learning to hop. Practice on a low curn or put down a piece of wood on your lawn.

 

Some people get it within 15 minutes, some 15 years. Me? Im still learning to not fall off my bike on every ride.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

LOL.

 

thought i may have missed a good deal, but theyre still the same price as I paid. Whew!

[DR ◣◢]

LOL.

 

thought i may have missed a good deal, but theyre still the same price as I paid. Whew!

 

Was R200 cheaper than normal. To me that is 50% of my duties.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

So I got the Electrons on today an went for a three hour ride on Table mountain including the single track bits.

 

First impressions -

 

climbing (both gravel and more technical root and rock versions) felt fine after I got my seat adjusted correctly;

 

rocky descents with big bumps got tricky because I realised I wasn't absorbing bumps as much with legs and arms as I thought with cleats so I was loaig my footing a bit. However it will improve as I get my technique sorted;

 

Little jumps ad drop-offs felt fine as I had my weight correct after a while;

 

Corners and berms feel sooo much better and faster because I know I can just stick a foot out;

 

Bunny hops feel impossible.

 

All and all I will obviously have to give it quite a few more rides before I can truly say which I prefer, but the supposed negatives (power, climbing etc) did not present themselves.

 

What shoes are you using with the pedals?

[NicoBoshoff]

What shoes are you using with the pedals?

 

Yeah, I didn't want to blow the budget by buying 5-10's straight away. So yesterday I went riding with my Nike Pegasus Trail shoes. I think the sole design is causing some slip because it's too complex - lots of grooves and slipways etc. Great running shoe, but I think the pins struggle to seat on the sole.

 

I have some Puma sneakers with soles very similar to the old One Star design. I will try them.

 

If they also slip I might have to bight the bullet and go 5-10.

[in10sive]

go for the 5-10, they are worth it - got my Freeriders for below 1200 at Mountain Mail Orders, I see they are located in the Cape

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Yeah but the 5/10's are R1652. It's steep.

I'm also using my New balance trail shoes and having the same slipping but theres no way I can fork that amount of cash on shoes now.

[DR ◣◢]

Yeah but the 5/10's are R1652. It's steep.

I'm also using my New balance trail shoes and having the same slipping but theres no way I can fork that amount of cash on shoes now.

 

Look around at skate/surf shops for a pair of DC trainers or similar with sole like this. Mine are DC Ricky Carmichaels.

 

http://www.surfcdn.com/fp/16612-c.JPG

 

Sole is fairly stiff and grips really well.

[Guest Omega Man]

Yeah but the 5/10's are R1652. It's steep.

I'm also using my New balance trail shoes and having the same slipping but theres no way I can fork that amount of cash on shoes now.

My impact lows are 4 years old and have 3 Alps trips in them and are still going strong. I also use them on build days and they are my gardening shoe of choice.Yes they are expensive and aren't pretty but they last damn well.

[Capricorn]

My impact lows are 4 years old and have 3 Alps trips in them and are still going strong. I also use them on build days and they are my gardening shoe of choice.Yes they are expensive and aren't pretty but they last damn well.

 

agreed: those things are not ugly for nothing: built really robust