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deano87
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1st Mar 13 at 08:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sneak peak of the new DH/freeride bike.
ed
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1st Mar 13 at 08:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
I'm wanting some spds for my road bike. Can you get 2 sided ones though where one side is normal shoe so you don't have to clip in? Just thinking I don't want to take shoes in my rucksack for work really everyday.

[Edited on 01-03-2013 by Nic Barnes]


Shimano DX:
ed
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1st Mar 13 at 09:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Also, poll:

Softer saddle, padded shorts or man the fuck up?
Simon
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1st Mar 13 at 09:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
B!
deano87
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1st Mar 13 at 09:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bit of all 3. Not necessarily a softer saddle, just a better saddle!
Whittie
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1st Mar 13 at 09:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Padded shorts. I opt for option 3/C.
ed
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1st Mar 13 at 10:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Maybe I'll go for padded shorts to start with. I used to have an SDG Bel Air saddle which didn't seem to cause me problems, but I've just seen how much they cost these days!
Simon
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1st Mar 13 at 10:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I get all my padded shorts from sports direct, muddy fox baggy shorts with padding
deano87
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1st Mar 13 at 11:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can't beat these for comfort and value:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/padded-liner-shorts-ec027240
Jamie Walby
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1st Mar 13 at 11:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I started off with Endura gear. I ended up buying some Gore and a couple of pair of Castelli padded shorts in a sale and could instantly see why they cost more to start with.
Jamie Walby
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BTW Im not slating Endura, I couldnt really fault them on shorter rides, longer rides would get a bit uncomfortable.
Nic Barnes
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1st Mar 13 at 12:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Padded shorts are well worth it IMHO.

Cheers for pedal info ed will check the net
ed
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There's a cheaper Shimano one out there somewhere too; it's what you originally described - an SPD on one side and a cage style flat on the other.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5937&gclid=CJzu4tfH27UCFfLLtAoduzUAqQ

Will try some padded shorts out first of all and maybe a new saddle at a later date
deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
There's a cheaper Shimano one out there somewhere too; it's what you originally described - an SPD on one side and a cage style flat on the other.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5937&gclid=CJzu4tfH27UCFfLLtAoduzUAqQ

I'd have suggested something like that too. The DX's are good but because the SPD bit sticks out both sides, it is a pain in the arse riding in flat shoes unless it is to the pub!
Simon
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1st Mar 13 at 13:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I was going to say the same, I had some DX pedals on mine when I got it, no good really for any proper riding using flats. They came off straight away
Nic Barnes
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1st Mar 13 at 13:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
All my regular trainers etc are flat ones
smcGSI16V
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I went and bought some tights today. So I have officially joined the Lycra club.
My knees really felt the cold on my last ride so bit the bullet on got some. Get to try them tomorrow.
Liam
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1st Mar 13 at 17:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thermal tights are awesome, worn some every time I've been riding since November
smcGSI16V
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1st Mar 13 at 18:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They are rather toasty inside.
ed
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The padded shorts helped, but I think I need to man the fuck up a bit too. Think it's like getting used to ski boots. Made some impressive speed on the way home from work too:
Ben J
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1st Mar 13 at 18:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
MTBer's. If you are still using flats what footwear do you wear???
ed
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1st Mar 13 at 18:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My old Nike Air Force 1's

Have always ridden in Vans/other skateboarding type shoes really.
Ben J
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1st Mar 13 at 18:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm currently wearing a stinky old pair of Trespass walking trainers.
Nic Barnes
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1st Mar 13 at 18:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheapest pair of £15 air walk trainers off ebay. same oness i use to drive the corsa in actually.
Nic Barnes
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1st Mar 13 at 18:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got a crank brothers multi tool today and some tyre levers. is there anything else i should look at buying to take with me on trips? i have spare tubes for each bike already.

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