Here, son. You've been a great manager for six months. You're so good at explaining shoes to people, Im giving you the whole damn store. Whats a promotion in this place lol its not exactly the corporate ladder
I had an accident because I couldn't unclip from my aging pedals and cleats. This video helped me choose pedals and shoes that will make me safer and confident again on the road. Thanks for the great information!
Thank you for this clear explanation! As I am switching from flat pedals to clipless pedals for my road bike, this is the best and the most straight-to-the-point explanation video I've ever watched so far!
This guy needs to do world tours on pedal and shoe cycling knowledge. He rocks, I've learnt a lot. Im a newbie to clipless and the difference is amazing.
One of the best videos I found to not only know which pedals/shoe would be best for me but also going through the style variations, price variations and recommendations depending on the experience level... Thank you!
I have never been to a bike shop, looks like I am missing a lot! I will visit my bike shop here in Michigan when the weather warms up, but I suspect, that Erik in Peloton Cycles will easily be the winner! Thanks Erik and Court!
This is the best explanatory video of why to switch from running shoes to bike specific shoes and the different types of shoes, pedals, and cleats that I have seen. Really clear and easy to understand. Well done.
Just what I needed: a brief orientation on the pedal systems. Well done! Plus, you answered the "why are they called clipless" question- I thought I must be confused. Thanks much!
This was the video I’ve been needing to see thank you both for a truly educational eye opening video. I understand more about clip-less cycling shoes and pedals.
I have been riding for about 25 years and I have ridden flat, toe clips and clipless. I personally like clipless because of the connection I have with my bike. I have heard stories of people not being able to clip out, and fall over but I have never had that problem. More than anything I feel comfortable so I have more fun.
Very good video if you are just starting out riding with dedicated bike shoes. It's funny how the industry calls the bike shoes road or MTB when a lot of people riding MTB (shoes & pedals) appreciate the fact that they are better suited for walking, not necessarily mountain bike riding.
Fantatsic vid explained it terms that a novice like myself understands. I want to go clipless at some point (bit scared) and I am a lot happier now I know there are options for beginners.
One point not mentioned. I have ridden diamond frame bikes with clipless pedals. Pulling up as well as pushing may not be much of a difference on a diamond frame bike. It does however make a huge difference when ridding a recumbent bike/trike. Being able to pull makes starting faster and adds to the abiltiy to climb. On a recumbent being able to pull as well as push can mean pedaling a hill or walking up the hill. I prefer my recumbent to an upright bike, but on a recumbent you have top power it yourself as you dont have gravity and weight helping climb.
I use the toe cage on my spin bike and Erik is right about the power one gets. I want to stick with the toe cage for that exact reason, power. However, I use regular sneakers (Asics/running) so I do feel some fatigue. My problem is finding wide width cycling shoes. *I wear a size 12.5, 4E shoe* and they just don't exist anywhere on the planet. So I'm still searching far & wide (no PUN intended) for this size shoe with a very stiff & hard outsole.
I use SPD pedals now. I used to have road pedals. I recently bought Louis Garneau shoes for about CDN $70 that are much lighter than my MTB shoes. They can take either road or SPD cleats. They weigh 300 grams including the cleat, as against 445 for the MTB shoes. I just have to remember to not wear them in the house.
I wanted a shoe for road biking that I could walk a little bit in. I got some Mavic All Road Elites. They're basically a road shoe with tread. They're really stiff and light. You can walk in them but you aren't winning any running races in them for sure. Kind of a gravel shoe. They were only $150. They're excellent. BTW, I mountain bike on platform pedals with 5.10 shoes. I like them better for trail riding.
So what would be the best way to go for someone who has only used factory flat pedals for fun but is now biking for commuting plus grocery store and any local errands?
If I starting spinning classes, and it's just for cardio and leg exercise...is there really any benefit to using a stiffer bike shoe? I'm not racing. I don't necessarily want it to be easier or more efficient. I want to strengthen my foot and calve muscles.
OK, so here's the thing...I use my mtn bike for mostly smooth single track, rutted paths and sometimes for road rides. I currently have flats and do not like not knowing where my feet are on the pedals, e.g., the left foot more forward than the right. From a functional physical standpoint, this is not ideal and I just want an open toe clip purely for symmetry.
I use stiff soled shoes with strapless toe clips. I don't get the full "power" out of them, but I'm riding an E bike so it's not that important. The strapless toe clips are easy to get into AND out of, but they keep my foot steady on the pedal. At my age, I can't afford to fall while "learning" how to clip in and out.
Hi, I have very wide feet. I do mainly off road/mountain biking on my E-Bike. Any suggestion as to any brand and model I should research? I like the look of the Specailized S-Works but I fear that it may not be wide enough for me. My current shoes are Lake (wide fitting) but they're hurting my bunions resulting in painful blisters. Anyone out there with good advice, pls.?
Thank you for this video. I have been wondering about changing from sneakers to bike shoes - but I too have had unfortunate experiences with the "clips" that imprison the foot. Perhaps the multi-release cleat could be a start for me?
I’m such a newb. Just did my first triathlon on a hybrid bike was looking into trading out the pedals but I do casual riding with cars and intersections. I need a shoe that I can walk in and “clip” into that will help with speed when I do tris. What would be best? That last one you talked about seemed viable, but I don’t know what it was. 🤷♀️
Five Ten makes many different shoes for flat pedals,hunt on ebay sometimes people will be selling them who hardly wore them. They make the shoes from real stiff to fairly soft and have a good rep.
