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  1. #1
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    what pedals are you using for your road shoes vs. mtb shoes... I'd say your mountain bike shoes aren't hurting, so put those pedals on your road bike & see how that goes.

  2. #2
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    I would also check if there is a difference of where the cleats are set on your mt. bike shoes vs where they are set on your road shoes. I think on my Sidi Dominators it has two positions in which you can set your cleats.

  3. #3
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    I'm using Ultegra pedals on road and Time Carbons for mountain. I've had my bike professionally setup, so everything should be right, in terms of cleat placement. But I will double check with the bike store.

    I tried for awhile riding with my mtb pedals on my road bike, but I never did like the set up.

    Thanks!

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    they make great sandals for cycling, maybe you can use these in the summer, at least to give your toes a break?
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  5. #5
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    Toe pain

    I have just started riding longer distances and after 40 miles the pain in my toes is really intense. It kind of feels like they are turning into steel and are about to fall off. I also tried to put my orthotics in but they did not help. My shoes are not too tight, I used to have this problem running or playing tennis, but the orthotics did the trick. But this is not working on the bike. Help! susan

  6. #6
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    are you clipped in or using regular shoes to ride? If you're using regular shoes - find a stiffer sole that doesn't flex. If you're clipped in, you want your cleats sort of under the ball of your foot.. don't push off with your toes.

 

 

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