Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Sadisticnoob]

I tot is like buying saddle. All dont allow testing. Those can test are >$200

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no one will allow at least for shop, cause once you clip in become used liao.

if you really keen i got look keo road cleats and shoes (EUR 42) just pm me

 

[Sadisticnoob]

So I can slant it outward? Thanks. That's a big concern for me

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my feet also slant outwards when walking (flat feet) but my cleats are straight cause doesnt affect me that much

 

[rarenick]

my feet also slant outwards when walking (flat feet) but my cleats are straight cause doesnt affect me that much

Thanks will try straight orientation after i bought.

Damn the haze, i cannot cycle my bike to shop to fix up. Now taking public transport to vertex ssrr

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[Sadisticnoob]

Thanks will try straight orientation after i bought.

Damn the haze, i cannot cycle my bike to shop to fix up. Now taking public transport to vertex ssrr

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ask the shop to set for you..

dont fix yourself , cause anyhow set up will damage your knees

 

[rarenick]

ask the shop to set for you..

dont fix yourself , cause anyhow set up will damage your knees

How come so dangerous one? Sounds scary

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[Cryogenist]

How come so dangerous one? Sounds scary

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Cause once you clip in, your knee can only do 1 type of rotation. If that rotation is incorrect and unnatural, you will damage your knee over time. You no longer have the freedom move your feet around the pedals.

 

[weap0nx]

Gonna go tubeless on my mtb, I was wondering do you guys just run Stans yellow tape or do you run that and a rubber rim strip as well (Ghetto, Stans or Bontrager for eg)?

oh yah forgot to mention these are new rims no tape on them yet

 

[IronMac]

Cause once you clip in, your knee can only do 1 type of rotation. If that rotation is incorrect and unnatural, you will damage your knee over time. You no longer have the freedom move your feet around the pedals.

Bwahahaha...

 

[TheoDR]

How come so dangerous one? Sounds scary

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Too much toe-in or toe-out can cause damage to your knees, cus your feet are pointed at an unnatural angle.

 

[rarenick]

Like that how i know they got set correctly for me or not

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[TheoDR]

Like that how i know they got set correctly for me or not

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Check if the ball of your foot is over the pedal axle, and if your feet point naturally in the "\ /" direction when you look down. They should point in the same direction as when you're standing with both feet on the ground.

 

[IronMac]

aiyo ppl spend $$ ma, their $$, if they buy to look pro then so be it lor

I've been using cleats for the past couple of months and no one has ever commented or looked at them.

Before the cleats, I was using folding pedals with brushed steel clips. You're not clipped in but the top of your toes will push upwards against the clips.

Now, those I got comments on since they're very classy looking and expensive - USD50 on special offer.

They look something like this but with only two bars, not three.

 

[Cryogenist]

I've been using cleats for the past couple of months and no one has ever commented or looked at them.

Before the cleats, I was using folding pedals with brushed steel clips. You're not clipped in but the top of your toes will push upwards against the clips.

Now, those I got comments on since they're very classy looking and expensive - USD50 on special offer.

They look something like this but with only two bars, not three.

For me, it's quite the opposite. I have been using flats. People always ask me why I didn't go for clipless.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I've been using cleats for the past couple of months and no one has ever commented or looked at them.

Before the cleats, I was using folding pedals with brushed steel clips. You're not clipped in but the top of your toes will push upwards against the clips.

Now, those I got comments on since they're very classy looking and expensive - USD50 on special offer.

They look something like this but with only two bars, not three.

those are toe clips, used them a long time ago...

 

[IronMac]

those are toe clips, used them a long time ago...

These don't come with straps.

I used to use toe clips with straps but kept the straps very loose.

 

[Citiguy]

ask the shop to set for you..

dont fix yourself , cause anyhow set up will damage your knees

Cause once you clip in, your knee can only do 1 type of rotation. If that rotation is incorrect and unnatural, you will damage your knee over time. You no longer have the freedom move your feet around the pedals.

Too much toe-in or toe-out can cause damage to your knees, cus your feet are pointed at an unnatural angle.

Wah! So scary, and here I am trying to go cleats...

 

[wackymaus75]

Wah! So scary, and here I am trying to go cleats...

choose a system that has more float ? or go for a system that does not lock in too tight like MTB cleats as opposed to road clips.
and a few rides aren't going to tear your knee caps apart, just as long as you do't push too hard, listen to your body and you will know if something is wrong

 

[wackymaus75]

some nice tips here

 

[-nzy90]

Wah! So scary, and here I am trying to go cleats...

Don't think too much. Just try if u want. So long your knees don't feel uncomfortable OK already.

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[VD]

not that complicated nor dangerous la, don't make a mountain out of a mole hill. if you feel any pain/discomfort/strain on your ankle and knee then readjust, but knee pain can also be due to your saddle height, so check that as well. if you riding on a constant cadence (70-90) or a high cadence, clipless is a way to go.