Eddy Gordo Posted September 16, 2020 Share 11 of the Best Flat Pedal Shoes Ridden & Ratedhttps://www.pinkbike.com/news/11-flat-pedal-shoes-ridden-and-rated.html Wheelie87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOsmurfZA Posted September 16, 2020 Share I prefer flats over cleats just for the simple fact that i ride like im a pro(im in no sense) so i need to get my feet off quick to not bliksem down. Cadence wise i havent seen a difference i just put my saddle a little higher to get a better "circle". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane_Bosch Posted September 16, 2020 Share 11 of the Best Flat Pedal Shoes Ridden & Ratedhttps://www.pinkbike.com/news/11-flat-pedal-shoes-ridden-and-rated.html Why is it impossible for these companies to produce a proper flats riding shoe with a boa closure shoe? Do I HAVE to look like a kid who's lost his skateboard? Edited September 16, 2020 by Duane_Bosch iteachcoffee, gerriemtb, PhilipV and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enduro newbie Posted September 16, 2020 Share Flats. Flats. Flats. Clipped in you get lazy, you learn to bunny hop wrong and jumping suffers too. That being said I have seen guys jumping huge clipped in. Flats for the party! WaynejG, henningvr and Jako De Wet 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithbe Posted September 16, 2020 Share Been flat pedals since 2014 and tried cleats for 5 months last year. No improvement climbing. I suck period.Getting used to clearing and uncleating was a ball ache.I wasn't quicker in cleats using Strava / Garmin as a reference. Sticking to flats for the foreseeable future. I focus more on fun Enduro / shuttle rides and avoid long +50km rides. Biggest gripe - flat shoes just don't always look as cool as cleated shoes. Edited September 16, 2020 by keithbe WaynejG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Why is it impossible for these companies to produce a proper flats riding shoe with a boa closure shoe? Do I HAVE to look like a kid who's lost his skateboard?Those Shimano shoes on that link look pretty roadie like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacBrand Posted September 16, 2020 Share I ride with both, on my DS. Depending on what I feel like for the ride.To me flats are more fun, but I feel more secure clipped in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelass Posted September 16, 2020 Share Started with flats, but then got advised to ride cleats, as all the better riders ,were on cleats then.This was more then 15 years ago.Found I just could not ride anything Dh or rocks though, with cleats.So rode my enduro bike , and jumps with flats.Cleats for my distance bike.Problem was even on a rough section of any trail, I was so uncomfortable being cleated in,I was always uncleating anyway.Last year found out my left calf was painful, for days after riding with cleats, so switched to flats,no more pain!The first long distance(for me) over 100 km ride, on flats, realised will never ride with cleats again.Never been a fast rider anyway. WaynejG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacokoe Posted September 16, 2020 Share Been riding clipless my entire life, when I made the decision last year between flats and clipless I stayed with clipless and these are my learnings: 1) The actual pedal/cleat you have make a huge difference on the experience. I've updgraded and it was a game changer.2) Uphills it does not make any difference, IMPO. depends in the rider. If you're fit enough you'll climb fast.3) I've ridden rocky, rooty, steep sections all whilst clip in. Does not matter, but again it can be the rider4) it is an advanage to know my foot is in the right place when I need to klap a pedal in. but decent flats and shoes also have great grip. If it was possible to be able to "test drive" them on some trails for a day would be the best to solve thie personal dillema. Good luck and happy riding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelie87 Posted September 16, 2020 Share 11 of the Best Flat Pedal Shoes Ridden & Ratedhttps://www.pinkbike.com/news/11-flat-pedal-shoes-ridden-and-rated.html Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0Cons- Large obnoxious branding Classic Spaz L :DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted September 16, 2020 Share I see they rate they Giro shoe quite highly. It was one of my choices when looking for shoes last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 16, 2020 Share If it was possible to be able to "test drive" them on some trails for a day would be the best to solve thie personal dillema. You touch on something here ... it is almost as if SA needs a "Flat Pedal Society" that can help potential flat riders enjoy the pleasure of riding on flats and good shoes for a ride or two before converting. It is a moerse cash investment for something you are not sure you will take to. Kuys and DR ◣◢ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted September 16, 2020 Share You touch on something here ... it is almost as if SA needs a "Flat Pedal Society" that can help potential flat riders enjoy the pleasure of riding on flats and good shoes for a ride or two before converting. It is a moerse cash investment for something you are not sure you will take to. Bring the 5.10s back and all the problems will be solved. cadenceblur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelie87 Posted September 16, 2020 Share You touch on something here ... it is almost as if SA needs a "Flat Pedal Society" that can help potential flat riders enjoy the pleasure of riding on flats and good shoes for a ride or two before converting. It is a moerse cash investment for something you are not sure you will take to.Both options will be cool to testBeen cycling for about 4yrs nowStarted with Nike sneakers and DMR V8s and when I got a new bike switched to FiveTen Freerider and DMR V12sLoving the flats for all the many, many reasonsHowever, seriously been considering clips lately as I get numb feet on long descents (Jonkers)Also a heavy investment for something which I might not like..sooo janee PS I was ranting about this on another thread couple of weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted September 16, 2020 Share Both options will be cool to testBeen cycling for about 4yrs nowStarted with Nike sneakers and DMR V8s and when I got a new bike switched to FiveTen Freerider and DMR V12sLoving the flats for all the many, many reasonsHowever, seriously been considering clips lately as I get numb feet on long descents (Jonkers)Also a heavy investment for something which I might not like..sooo janee PS I was ranting about this on another thread couple of weeks ago read in another thread leave my laces almost completely loose has solved this. also spent 10 years clipped in and now on flats... will probably go back to clips... but like the flats to keep me honest and refine technique Wheelie87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelie87 Posted September 16, 2020 Share read in another thread leave my laces almost completely loose has solved this. also spent 10 years clipped in and now on flats... will probably go back to clips... but like the flats to keep me honest and refine techniqueTried but made no difference to me unfortunatelyThe "duckfoot" technique mentioned in that thread did make improvementsI notice the numb feet more on trails like Red Phoenix and Armageddon On Plumber/Status there are too many other things for a noob like me to worry about than to notice feet going numb like just making it down without shattering something Would take a lot from me to go down there clipped in I reckon Still just want to try clips out to make a fair comparison someday...don't want to be missing out on something that could be potentially much more fun/improve my riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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