Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Citiguy]

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

some nice tips here

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

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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.

wackymaus75, nzy90, VD, many thanks for your advice. I have a used Keo grey cleats now. I think that has a lot of float, correct?

 

[VD]

according to Keo's website, grey cleat has 4.5 degree of float, the red has 9 degree of float. Actually what is important is that you are comfortable using the cleat. I use mtb cleat, which has almost zero float, so cannot comment on roadie cleat.

 

[Citiguy]

according to Keo's website, grey cleat has 4.5 degree of float, the red has 9 degree of float. Actually what is important is that you are comfortable using the cleat. I use mtb cleat, which has almost zero float, so cannot comment on roadie cleat.

Thanks, VD.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

according to Keo's website, grey cleat has 4.5 degree of float, the red has 9 degree of float. Actually what is important is that you are comfortable using the cleat. I use mtb cleat, which has almost zero float, so cannot comment on roadie cleat.

Thanks, VD.

im actually using look keo zero degree float.

but like what wacky and vd pointed out, if youre feeling pain, might need to adjust it

 

[Citiguy]

im actually using look keo zero degree float.

but like what wacky and vd pointed out, if youre feeling pain, might need to adjust it

Sadisticnoob, thanks for the pointer.

 

[TheoDR]

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

Don't worry, it's not scary... I've used cleats since the late 90s and never looked back. I've since often wondered how I ever managed to cycle properly without cleats.

 

[Citiguy]

Don't worry, it's not scary... I've used cleats since the late 90s and never looked back. I've since often wondered how I ever managed to cycle properly without cleats.

Noted, TheoDR. Is the main advantage of cleat is that one can pull up on the pedals, thus giving a more efficient power transfer?

 

[TheoDR]

Noted, TheoDR. Is the main advantage of cleat is that one can pull up on the pedals, thus giving a more efficient power transfer?

Yup, one is pulling up, the other is, for me, probably keeping your feet from bouncing off the pedals while pedaling on rough ground.

 

[Kitaro9202]

any shop to change handle bar grip around bishan tpy area?

my mtb the handle bar grip damn sticky

 

[Sadisticnoob]

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.

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

 

[rarenick]

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

Tot running also damaging to knees

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[VD]

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

running will aggravate the injury more.. shld try swimming, low impact.

 

[erwinrommel]

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

I have leg pain from jogging... that's why I switch to cycling.

 

[erwinrommel]

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

He should go for bike fitting as the last resort before quitting.

 

[wackymaus75]

running will aggravate the injury more.. shld try swimming, low impact.

second on swimming to take the impact off the joints

 

[cyberian]

Bike lock

Interesting bike lock..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBnfA_Sj5yo

 

[erwinrommel]

any shop to change handle bar grip around bishan tpy area?

my mtb the handle bar grip damn sticky

Should be straightforward to change. You can always buy online and fit yourself.

If you really can't decide, maybe you go Chapter 2 Cycle aka C2C at AMK. Friendly mechanics and the pricing is pretty reasonable.

 

[-nzy90]

I have a friend, his knee was injured from riding, used cleats and then still hurt when he didnt use them,tried everything from lowering seat to changing he quit cycling sold off everything now do running

I always thought running is worse. I ran alot as a child but my knees started feeling pain. Diagnosed with arthritis. Doctor said running not good for knees. Asked me to take up cycling or swimming as these have alot less impact than running.

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[Jay Bee]

I have leg pain from jogging... that's why I switch to cycling.

same here, my sole and ankle always hurts, i seek tips from running experts who advised that my strides are too big, and recommended a shorter stride higher cadence running technique, but jin slow

bicycle can set high gearing and cycle 40rpm lolx

 

[runforyourlife]

guys this one got better than vert v8?

http://www.hipvan.com/collections/dudebike/products/gina-mod-top-white