Kranswurm Posted September 11, 2018 Share Any recommendations on where I can find cycling shoes - for flat pedals ? The "known stores" around here shrug their shoulders when I ask for this ..... HAVE been looking ....There are a number of options for flat pedals...Five Ten being the best from what I can seeI think CWC stock themWhy are you fixed on flat pedals.I would go for Shimano clipless with a broader footprint and a nice pair of trail shoes to suit...again CWC will help you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share Any recommendations on where I can find cycling shoes - for flat pedals ? The "known stores" around here shrug their shoulders when I ask for this ..... HAVE been looking ....Specialised will have their 2FO Flat & Skitch shoes in all their branches. Just bought a set of 2FO flats and they're comfy AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share There are a number of options for flat pedals...Five Ten being the best from what I can seeI think CWC stock themWhy are you fixed on flat pedals.I would go for Shimano clipless with a broader footprint and a nice pair of trail shoes to suit...again CWC will help youCWC don't stock anything but clipless shoes. Also - he's currently using flats on his bike, and is happy with them. Cleats are not an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 11, 2018 Share Knipe Racing, Spesialized Tygerberg, Recycles Bellville I know these stores have go have a look when you get a chance the wright pair of shoes will definitely improve your comfort and confidence. Thank you, will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted September 11, 2018 Share CWC don't stock anything but clipless shoes. Also - he's currently using flats on his bike, and is happy with them. Cleats are not an upgrade. They have a pair of One Tens onlineDont be so defensive about flats....who said anything about an upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share They have a pair of One Tens onlineDont be so defensive about flats....who said anything about an upgradeKestrels are cleat shoes. Not defensive about flats. It's just that every time someone says they're on flats, there are 43 people who say "upgrade to cleats" cos it's "the right thing to do" You yourself have just recommended cleats to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted September 11, 2018 Share Kestrels are cleat shoes. Not defensive about flats. It's just that every time someone says they're on flats, there are 43 people who say "upgrade to cleats" cos it's "the right thing to do" You yourself have just recommended cleats to replace them.I have because as I said that's what I would do on that bike.There are many ways to ride a bike brother.Not everyone is into neck braces, protective ware and flat pedals.Depends on the riding and type of bike.There is more than one option and he would do well to consider them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted September 11, 2018 Share Cleats or flats are all personal choice I like the security of the cleat because I am not a great downhill rider it just gives me a little feeling of being 1 with the bike, but flats with the correct shoes can improve your riding cause you can't cheat like with the cleat and gives you freedom to move on the pedals and sticking your foot out in a loose corner look at Potty he is a good example for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 11, 2018 Share CWC don't stock anything but clipless shoes. Also - he's currently using flats on his bike, and is happy with them. Cleats are not an upgrade. Jip, CWC does not have any shoes for me. Have tried a couple of times over the last 18 months. I DO appreciate the benefits of clipless .... that said, NOT an option for me .... topic for a different day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share I have because as I said that's what I would do on that bike.There are many ways to ride a bike brother.Not everyone is into neck braces, protective ware and flat pedals.Depends on the riding and type of bike.There is more than one option and he would do well to consider them all.Maybe he has? Btw I'm not into neck braces. Tried, didn't like the restriction. Also doesn't gel lekker with climbing 1,200m on the bike. Type of pedal doesn't matter. Agreed. Also, it doesn't depend on the bike at all. Type of riding, yes. XCO or XCM definitely would see me using cleats. General riding? Nope. Flats all the way. But then that's me. Muishond would disagree, cos his feet scream when within 5m of flat shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 11, 2018 Share They have a pair of One Tens onlineDont be so defensive about flats....who said anything about an upgrade .... interesting .... their staff on the floor clearly dont know this ..... not the first time their staff dont know what is on their web .... I am in the area and will pop in ... going to be interesting to see if they are now aware of it ... EDIT - I note the "one tens" are also cleats ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share .... interesting .... their staff on the floor clearly dont know this ..... not the first time their staff dont know what is on their web .... I am in the area and will pop in ... going to be interesting to see if they are now aware of it ... They don't have flat shoes. The "one ten" (5-10) kestrels on the website are cleat only. Best bet is Spaz, or Pinned.co.za or ridewithzeal.co.za Spaz has 2 options. 2FO flat at R 2,100 or the Skitch at R 1,600. Both good options, with the 2FO being the stiffer, burlier option with more protection round the toe box and ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted September 11, 2018 Share They don't have flat shoes. The "one ten" (5-10) kestrels on the website are cleat only. Best bet is Spaz, or Pinned.co.za or ridewithzeal.co.za Spaz has 2 options. 2FO flat at R 2,100 or the Skitch at R 1,600. Both good options, with the 2FO being the stiffer, burlier option with more protection round the toe box and ankle. Much appreciated ! My office is litterally around the corner from Tygerberg Cycles .... will walk over there at lunch. PS - the new tekkies DONT grip properly on the flats .... and proper tekkies AINT cheaper than the prices you mentioned above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2018 Share Much appreciated ! My office is litterally around the corner from Tygerberg Cycles .... will walk over there at lunch. PS - the new tekkies DONT grip properly on the flats .... and proper tekkies AINT cheaper than the prices you mentioned above Yep. You need the flat surface with the waffle print / sticky rubber type sole. Also needs to be stuff, but not as stiff as a cleat shoe. Skate shoes work okay, but imo they're not stuff enough for longer days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted September 11, 2018 Share They don't have flat shoes. The "one ten" (5-10) kestrels on the website are cleat only. Best bet is Spaz, or Pinned.co.za or ridewithzeal.co.za Spaz has 2 options. 2FO flat at R 2,100 or the Skitch at R 1,600. Both good options, with the 2FO being the stiffer, burlier option with more protection round the toe box and ankle. What flats did you ride before the 2FOs? Also need new shoes to replace my adidas trailcross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted September 11, 2018 Share Maybe he has? Btw I'm not into neck braces. Tried, didn't like the restriction. Also doesn't gel lekker with climbing 1,200m on the bike. Type of pedal doesn't matter. Agreed. Also, it doesn't depend on the bike at all. Type of riding, yes. XCO or XCM definitely would see me using cleats. General riding? Nope. Flats all the way. But then that's me. Muishond would disagree, cos his feet scream when within 5m of flat shoes.And you are not defensive...?Yeah rightSo you dont like neck braces.BTW the 940 is a XC bike and 90% of our trails are XC in type.The little bit of technical stuff is not heavy.Anyway the important thing is what Chris likes and not you.I am sure he will enjoy the bike either way.Its James Bond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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