Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share Hi all. I do not get cramps in my legs back or arms while cycling. But when I get on my bike, after about 5 km into the ride my feet starts cramping. I thought this will go away when I am more fit etc, but it doesnt. It is actually getting more painful. I ride flats with cages on. and use "tekkies" with a very thin stiff sole and no padding. My question how do I stop that from happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted June 12, 2015 Share Time for cleats? Happy Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share I was thinking about that. Already have the pedals, but don't want to spend R1500 on a pair of shoes if its not going to help..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanpg Posted June 12, 2015 Share Also been finding this lately - I think the stiff soles have an impact, because on my old shoes this did not happen - the new ones are much stiffer. It seems to be worse on climbs when I sometimes tend to scrounge my toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share Time for cleats? Happy Friday! Happy Friday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted June 12, 2015 Share I was thinking about that. Already have the pedals, but don't want to spend R1500 on a pair of shoes if its not going to help..... What size shoe do you wear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted June 12, 2015 Share I was thinking about that. Already have the pedals, but don't want to spend R1500 on a pair of shoes if its not going to help..... Buy a second-hand (newly) pair of shoes on the hub or gumtree for cheap (+-R300), and try them out. Your shoes are anyway going to get dirty within the first two rides, its (almost?) winter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share Also been finding this lately - I think the stiff soles have an impact, because on my old shoes this did not happen - the new ones are much stiffer. It seems to be worse on climbs when I sometimes tend to scrounge my toes. But how would cleats help then? The shoes are so stiff that it can not bend at all? How do you get rid of you cramps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share What size shoe do you wear?mostly a nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share Buy a second-hand (newly) pair of shoes on the hub or gumtree for cheap (+-R300), and try them out. Your shoes are anyway going to get dirty within the first two rides, its (almost?) winter..This is a good idea, ill probably just give them a decent maycota powder treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted June 12, 2015 Share mostly a nine. Cool. PM me your address please. Ill send you a pair of slightly used shoes. If they don't work for you, you can donate them to your local bike charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanC Posted June 12, 2015 Share Cool. PM me your address please. Ill send you a pair of slightly used shoes. If they don't work for you, you can donate them to your local bike charity. What a man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted June 12, 2015 Share mostly a nine. Road or MTB - I have a set of 9,5 Giro road shoes that I bought which are basically brand new and I am a size 10 - just never got around to advertising them. Make me an offer and they are yours if you need road shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted June 12, 2015 Share Cool. PM me your address please. Ill send you a pair of slightly used shoes. If they don't work for you, you can donate them to your local bike charity.PMed!! Give that man a Bells. Thank you Vetseun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanpg Posted June 12, 2015 Share Don't know if cleats would help - unless they're softer soled. Usually I give them a good rub (no fun... ) and hope for it to go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted June 12, 2015 Share PMed!! Give that man a Bells. Thank you Vetseun. No prob Bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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