Article in latest Ride Magazine pg 74

[Hairy]

I am pretty sure that Shimano still make those platforms that clip on to clipless pedals. Those look Rad!!

 

Then you don't even need to own a pedal spanner and you can just change whenever you feel like it.

 

You are a funny guy hey ... those are only good for shop runs

[Eldron]

Does being douche come naturally or are you just stupid?

I never said my opinion is fact, just that I have one is.

 

If you haven't realised by now that I'm a natural douche then you're slower than a horde of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.

[Grebel]

Not really Grebel. Best to have two sets of shoes. Using shoes with a cleat on flat pedals will not feel totally secure as the cleat will make contact with the pedal body. I do know that guys have run 5.10 Minnaars as pure flat shoes (i.e. left the pad stuck in the middle of the shoe), but TBH I reckon they'll be too stiff to be good shoes for flats (but they will work). I'd say, if possible keep the current clipless shoes and buy a good pair of flats.

 

Personally, I have found the 5.10 Impacts to be the most robust (the Barons, which are similar to the Freeriders have a much thinner sole and do wear quicker), but the thinner, slightly more flexible sole does offer a bit more grip than the Impacts. If I were to choose and could have only 1 pair, I'd go for the Impacts purely for there additional ruggedness (they still offer great grip). My girlfriend swears by the Sombrios which were going for a good price on CRC not so long ago (but I have no 1st hand experience with them).

 

Kinda what I thought.... Had to ask just in case there was something that I wasn't aware of. Probably replace the ballet shoes with a set of Shimano AM45's for now and keep riding my Merrels on the flats until the skill level goes up enough to warrant a set of DX's on the DH bike...!

[nolipoli]

and when you hit those bumps and the less than perfect suspension setup kicks you in the arse, ......

as you fly through the air and life flashes before you, your thoughts will gravitate to............."feck I wish I used those darn SPD'S........."

 

...like this...

 

[nolipoli]

You are a funny guy hey ... those are only good for shop runs

 

My old man rode with those for years before eventually getting decent flat pedals.

[GoLefty!!]

I am pretty sure that Shimano still make those platforms that clip on to clipless pedals. Those look Rad!!

 

Then you don't even need to own a pedal spanner and you can just change whenever you feel like it.

 

 

These are for rides down to the cafe` not for mtb'ing

[Flowta]

Most top downhillers ride clipped in.

 

I didn't mention top downhillers

[Skott5]

If you ride a 29'er with flat pedals, it feels like you clipped in ..

[GoLefty!!]

If you haven't realised by now that I'm a natural douche then you're slower than a horde of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.

 

 

Fortunately fo rme then that a bale of turtles would never see peanut butter, .

 

 

oh I get it, its like one of those elephant in the fridge jokes...............jirrre its so cold here in CT I've slowed down

[Guest Omega Man]

I didn't mention top downhillers

Jammer man. I must have been confused.

[Sharkie 2]

Who gives a **** ride your bike

[Guest Omega Man]

If you ride a 29'er with flat pedals, it feels like you clipped in ..

Yeah. They also make you faster than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. And a whole bunch of other things i've forgotten.

[Eldron]

Fortunately fo rme then that a bale of turtles would never see peanut butter, .

 

 

oh I get it, its like one of those elephant in the fridge jokes...............jirrre its so cold here in CT I've slowed down

 

You work on the elephant jokes and I'll work on my collective nouns ;-)

 

I promise I'm not really a douche - I just turn to sarcasm and humour when my office days supersaturate me in frustration and stupidity...

[Hairy]

Who gives a **** ride your bike

Wow, thanks for that insightful and thought out contribution to this thread.

[Super_mil]

Kinda what I thought.... Had to ask just in case there was something that I wasn't aware of. Probably replace the ballet shoes with a set of Shimano AM45's for now and keep riding my Merrels on the flats until the skill level goes up enough to warrant a set of DX's on the DH bike...!

 

The AM45's are great shoes. I do all my clipped riding in a set, as do most of the other DH boys n gals so they are certainly robust

[DR ◣◢]

Downhiller suse flats because those bikes are so heavy that they need the freedom of movement to help them position themselves over the bikes for every turn, jump etc.

 

Edited July 24, 2013 by S.I.R Maxxis