Not sure about pedals, but I bought Specialized "Tahoe" shoes and wear them all the time - even when not cycling. I DO NOT have cleats on them because I'm still getting used to plain old riding my bike, however I give the shoes two thumbs up!
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05-17-2011, 12:51 PM #1
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05-17-2011, 02:07 PM #2
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I'm going to guess wearing bicycle shoes all day is bad for your feet. They are designed to be firmer and less flexible to transfer power to the pedal--not conducive to walking and standing. Plus, you'll "click" all the time. DH has some spinning shoes that are recessed and don't "click" but my Nashbar sandals definitely do.
I use SPD's--DH switched pedals this year and discovered they aren't compatible with our winter spinning bikes, so he had to buy a second pair of shoes. Just a thought."Well-behaved women seldom make history." --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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05-17-2011, 05:59 PM #3
Don't whine
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How about these? http://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup....179083&TID=367 MKS Lambda pedals.
Compatible with all shoe types. You could ride to work in your work shoes, wear your work shoes at work, and ride home in your work shoes.
I have them on one of my bikes (the one I use for 50+ mile rides). On my commuter (generally less than 30 mile rides) I have these: http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_5050.php Crank Brothers 5050 pedals.
Depending which bike I bring on the next TE Seattle ride, I can show you either of the pedals. Assuming we have a ride, assuming you are there, assuming I'm there..."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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05-18-2011, 04:41 AM #4
humidty makes me grouchy
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I bought shoes many months ago, and the clipless pedals & all... I haven't gotten up the nerve to swap out the pedals yet! I went with SPD, hoping those work for me. Have seen lots of recommendations for frogs here & wonder if I shouldn't have gone that route to start...
I bought shoes with the cleats recessed, intended more for MTB use than road just so I could walk in them at ride stops and stuff. They're Pearl Izuimis, also - I'm very happy with them so far (tho they do catch on the toe cages - at this point which is more dangerous? The cages or the cleats? LOL). I agree with other riders tho - keep a pair of shoes at work to slip into - I would not want to wear my riding shoes all day.
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