hayleyearth Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 idle thoughts on the drive to work: i think DH has more in common with MX than track cycling, or any form of cycling that requires pedalling efficiency. On some world cup tracks, there's zero reason to pedal. MX is way harder than DH: bigger jumps, rougher terrain, yet they are not clipped in. If it's all about control, then why aren't they doing it? Or is clipped in just an excuse for not learning how to position body and feet? Comment of the year!I am making this my status for the next 2+ years to come!
Google Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 So are u saying then that all the top pros can't position there bodys or feet? Or just normal people like me can't ride?
Iwan Kemp Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 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, Some tips:1. Practise at home. Prop yourself against a wall and practice, practice, practice.2. Always unclip at the bottom of your stroke. You have greater leverage in your knee / leg than you would at the back third or at the top. 3. If ever you battle to unclip give another half a pedal stroke and try again. Most people fall simply because the bike comes to a standstill. 4. Make sure you give your pedals and cleats some TLC from time to time.5. As far as possible reduce the amount of time you walk on hard surfaces in your riding shoes (assuming we're talking cleats only)6. Practice unclipping first with both legs. Most people have a stronger leg or side and that they unclip first. Out on the trail terrain might require you to unclip with your weaker leg. The clip vs flats debate will rage on forever with the stupidest comments usually made by those who've only read to form an opinion. Both options have their pros and cons and as long as you figure out for yourself what works best for YOU and your application you'll be okay. Most myths surround flats and most assumptions surround clipless and cleats.
Capricorn Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 So are u saying then that all the top pros can't position there bodys or feet? Or just normal people like me can't ride? glad you took the bait, but no, more tongue in cheek than a comment of exponential value...
Capricorn Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Comment of the year!I am making this my status for the next 2+ years to come! dont forget to pay the royalties .. howzit tannie?
hayleyearth Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 dont forget to pay the royalties .. howzit tannie? going good, fanks...doen there in tha cape?You saving up your leave days for July 2014??
Capricorn Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Cape has been very brrrrrrrr past week. yikes! Depends: are you?
NicoBoshoff Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 On the issue of flat pedal shoes (5-10's), how do I know what size to safely order? It's a lot of money to spend just to have the size be off. Is there no way to compare them to a more readily available brand of shoe/sneaker?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 So are u saying then that all the top pros can't position there bodys or feet? Or just normal people like me can't ride? ROFL. Hook, line & sinker Don't think he was saying that. Think he was saying that the pros already KNOW how to position themselves, and make the pedals work for them regardless of what they ride because they started on flats and HAD to learn, whereas us noobs don't, and never do because the clipless pedals are a crutch that allow them to move the bike around. They rely on their connection to the bike and learn crap technique. Never learning how to position themselves on the bike because they are "connected" to the machine that does all the work for them. Stick an oke who learnt on flats onto clips, chances are within 2 rides he's gonna be able to move like he does on flats. Stick an oke who learnt to ride on clips onto flats, it'll be a learning curve of note. Disclaimer - this is not true for ALL people, but for the large majority of South African "me-too" epic & multi day stage racers, it is true.
Capricorn Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 On the issue of flat pedal shoes (5-10's), how do I know what size to safely order? It's a lot of money to spend just to have the size be off. Is there no way to compare them to a more readily available brand of shoe/sneaker? they generally fit true to size, or slightly bigger. No confusing italian sizing here. If u a size xx, order size xx.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 On the issue of flat pedal shoes (5-10's), how do I know what size to safely order? It's a lot of money to spend just to have the size be off. Is there no way to compare them to a more readily available brand of shoe/sneaker?they generally fit true to size, or slightly bigger. No confusing italian sizing here. If u a size xx, order size xx. Yeah. I'm a 12. In Everything BUT CAT. But they (CATs) are cut super mega huge. I ordered a 12. Fits like a glove.
DR ◣◢ Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Yeah. I'm a 12. In Everything BUT CAT. But they (CATs) are cut super mega huge. I ordered a 12. Fits like a glove. My DCs are a 10. Ordered a 10 in the 5.10. Holding thumbs. Funny how I have 2 pairs of CAT boots. One is a 9 and the other an 11. Same style, different colour.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 My DCs are a 10. Ordered a 10 in the 5.10. Holding thumbs. Funny how I have 2 pairs of CAT boots. One is a 9 and the other an 11. Same style, different colour. They should be the same as the DC's. Strange with the Cats. QC at the factory must not be all that great Either that or someone switched the forms...
porqui Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 On the issue of flat pedal shoes (5-10's), how do I know what size to safely order? It's a lot of money to spend just to have the size be off. Is there no way to compare them to a more readily available brand of shoe/sneaker? Go and try on a pair in a local shop - then order (Did I type that?)
DR ◣◢ Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 They should be the same as the DC's. Strange with the Cats. QC at the factory must not be all that great Either that or someone switched the forms... Imagine me going back to the shop 3 times to exchange them. Really looking forward to my 5.10s. Hope they work as well as I think they will on these. http://uabike.com/uploads/posts/1298020654_f6e03a.jpg Otherwise Ill spring for some Hope or Nukeproof pedals.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Imagine me going back to the shop 3 times to exchange them. Really looking forward to my 5.10s. Hope they work as well as I think they will on these. http://uabike.com/uploads/posts/1298020654_f6e03a.jpg Otherwise Ill spring for some Hope or Nukeproof pedals. Sjoe, those have a lot of pins! As I said dude, they're pretty spot on with their sizing. 12 is a 12 is a 12.
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