I just got back to road riding after a long spell. My old racer has pedals with toe clips. Right now I am using a pair of worn nike runners. Are they more effective shoes to use with such pedals.
2007-01-22 16:41:23 · 6 answers · asked by Leong H 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
For the cost of a good set of runners you can change the toe clips to clip-less pedals and get a set of recessed cleat shoes. Even a cheaper clip-less set will be more efficient than toe clips. If you get a good set you can transfer them when you upgrade your bike. (you know your going to get hooked again)
Can you remember going over it the toe clips after an emergency stop.(the MTB style pull out easier)
2007-01-22 21:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a bit of a stretch to get both the pedals and shoes for $200, but you may be able to get some deals online. I have the Speedplay Light Action pedals and absolutely love them. You can clip in to either side and they allow some "float" from side to side, giving your knees a bit of a break. They're also easy to clip in and out of. I use them with a pair of Northwave shoes and they work just fine. I'd definitely recommend investing in some good pedals. The shoes are much less important, in my opinion.
2016-05-23 23:54:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
really, any shoe that fits comfortably in the toe straps. i recommend going to the clipless style (a weirld play on words, as clipless pedals do have a physical clip that attaches to your shoe). i have used Crank Brothers eggbeaters on my mtb with 661 expert shoes and i am quite satisfies.
they are better for road bikes because you put so much power through the drivetrain. clips allow you to tranfer even more power because you can now pedal on the upward stroke in stead of just pushing down all the time.
eggbeaters are SPD, but i think most roadies use other styles (ie, look type or speedplay). but spd is very easy to learn and get used to and its fairly cheap and good quality. no one is going to laugh at you if you use SPDs on a road bike.
any type of clipless pedals will look good on a nice bike and a muscular rider.
hit my email if you want more help. good luck
2007-01-23 04:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all .... Welcome back to the sport! It is common that if you are used to straps you'll be thinking of upgrading shoes and skeptical of changing to clipless. But how can the sport be wrong about clipless pedals? Straps are still alive only for track use so they are basically dead for common riding. Skip the simplistic idea of buying new shoes and buy a shoe/clipless pedal combo. Performance bike offers a good variety of pedals and shoes which shall suit your style of riding, tastes and budget. They are more efficient and a set of pedal /shoe combo will cost less than many shoes out there.
Here's a nice suggestion:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19965
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=6503&subcategory_ID=10046
Once you try clipless there is no comming back. Happy Riding
2007-01-23 01:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by mimosaico 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get clipless. They are so much better for power. Loose the toe clips. How old is this bike anyways? I don't think they even sell bikes with toe clips anymore.
2007-01-22 23:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=nikestore,grid,_pdp,cid-1/gid-118705/pid-118704,_grid,f-10002+26014+12001/pn-1&re=US&co=US&la=EN
This is the shoe for you - a walkable but stiff mid-sole and a not too abnoxious look!
Set it off with a nice price tag and you're ready for the most requested shoe in the sport cyclist market
2007-01-22 16:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by bigringtravis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋