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Well I have the helmet and some cracking gloves by SIXSIXONE but now need some decent shoes to get rid of the trainer platforms on my spuds, I am looking at Shimano MO76s but dont mind a different brand if the price is below £70ish any suggestions:thumbs:
 
foodpoison said:
I'm not into clip in's and so had no idea what SPD meant until I just googled it :p Beg my pardon :p
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you are pardoned:lol::lol:

My pedals are spd but on one side have a platform clipped in so want the shoes so the platform can go:thumbs:
 
You mean these ones?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_M076_Cycling_Shoes/5360038667/

There nothing special in these types of shoe tbh, main things id look out for is having 3 straps to spread the load accross the top of your foot better, and to make sure there comfy to wear, so go to the shop and try some on first as there all differently made/cut. Then order from where ever.
Wouldnt rule these out either.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-sport-mtb-shoes-ec011618

I know people using both and love them, you can walk for short periods due to the outer rubber and the shoes flex abit, which can lose you a little power.

If you want something a bit cream of the crop at discount bargin then consider these.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/pro-carbon-2009-mountain-bike-shoe-ec019866
There end of line, but have a carbon sole as oposed to Fibreglass reinforced nylon on the others, carbon soles dont flex, so not as to walk in, but you can generate far more power with them as they dont flex, and are much lighter.

Like i say though best to try them for size see what feels best for your own foot.
 
Not a big fan of Shimano shoes - too pricey for what they are - the SPDs are good - none better IMO especially for MTBs...
Sidi make really good shoes, both road and MTB...but might look a little too race-oriented for some - Specialized make good shoes too and are a little more 'leisure' in appearance...
 
Arkady said:
Not a big fan of Shimano shoes - too pricey for what they are - the SPDs are good - none better IMO especially for MTBs...
Sidi make really good shoes, both road and MTB...but might look a little too race-oriented for some - Specialized make good shoes too and are a little more 'leisure' in appearance...
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The Specialised do look nice but are'nt Sidi's very expensive, :thumbs:
 
Sounds daft but will my clips fit onto any other brand or do I have to buy adapters of some sort
 
If your thinking of shimmy shoes, try them on first! They tend to be very narrow across the toe box. If they are too tight there you'll suffer with cold feet and pain after a short while of riding.

I find the spesh shoes a much better fit.

Northwave were tight too, :-)
 
I've always found Sidi's to be really good, there are some good discounts around at the moment.
 
I've got an older pair of shimano's (not sure of model) but find them really comfortable. I opted for Lace ups with 1 velcro strap at the top as when trying these on they felt more secure than the 3 velcro straps.

Most mtb shoes will accept SPD cleats, although some may require a little trimming of the moulded grips to allow full contact with the cleat/pedal.

as others have said, it requires a trip to the bike shop and spend time trying them on. make sure you wear your normal cycling socks too to ensure correct fit.
 
I have M076s and they are really comfortable, as stated above make sure you go and try on whatever you are considering buying as they need to fit well!
 
all you need to do is make sure that what ever shoes you buy are SPD compatible, wiggle do some called DHB which are cheap and get good writeups.

The main thing to think about is what you are going to be wearing them to do. If you are riding through the winter i would suggest getting some gore-tex ones possibly boots but if it is fair weather only then get whatever be make sure they are not to thick and padded.

If you are riding on roads then get very rigid hard soes with minimal flex but if you are rinding trails and off road you may need a bit of feeling and padding.

661 make good shoes as well but they are more off road/jumpy types i have shimano and had to go up a size and adidas.


The best thing to do it try and go to a shop to try them on because they are very different fittings across the brands, then go home and get some cheaper on the web.

If you can get to an Edinburgh or Evans they are good internet prices and have a store but check that you are paying the web price as they do not always show the web price in store...!

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Change to flat pedals. They are a million times more fun, better for your riding skill and hurt less crashing. I'd never suggest SPD's to someone who is not a serious biker. A decent pair of flat pedals like these:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=127

and a nice pair of comfy flat skate shoes are much nicer to wear for a day, and you don't feel like a idiot as you tap tap round the shops with you SPD cleats. You will also learn to jump properly and you won't become one of those xc jeyboys who can pedal till the end of the earth but have to get off and walk anything vaguely technical! (The fun bits)
 
GeForce Junky said:
Change to flat pedals. They are a million times more fun, better for your riding skill and hurt less crashing. I'd never suggest SPD's to someone who is not a serious biker. A decent pair of flat pedals like these:

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=127

and a nice pair of comfy flat skate shoes are much nicer to wear for a day, and you don't feel like a idiot as you tap tap round the shops with you SPD cleats. You will also learn to jump properly and you won't become one of those xc jeyboys who can pedal till the end of the earth but have to get off and walk anything vaguely technical! (The fun bits)
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There is a lot to be said for flats, I switch between. SPDs for long point 2 point bridleway type riding and then flats for the perpose built trails you get in Wales with lots of drops, jumps and north shore.
 
The bike is mainly for on road with some less strenuous green lane stuff but nothing hard so clips do seem the way to go does anyone have any links for sidi shoes as I keep coming up with extreme prices.

Just found these......any good?

http://www.velouk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=64941
 
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Yes Sidis are pricy - but you get what you pay for...
Lake make a reasonable facsimile of them for less - personally I prefer not to skimp - you soon know about it if the fit of a pair of cycling shoes isn't perfect - after a 20-mile ride you'll be in agony and will never wear them again...thus negating any initial cost saving...

They're not like walking shoes which stretch a little and 'break-in'...they have to be perfect right out of the box...
 
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Arkady said:
Yes Sidis are pricy - but you get what you pay for...
Lake make a reasonable facsimile of them for less - personally I prefer not to skimp - you soon know about it if the fit of a pair of cycling shoes isn't perfect - after a 20-mile ride you'll be in agony and will never wear them again...thus negating any initial cost saving...

They're not like walking shoes which stretch a little and 'break-in'...they have to be perfect right out of the box...
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I have checked the site and they appear to be out of stock so I presume the new stock are going to be upwards of £120 :'(
 
Arkady said:
Not a big fan of Shimano shoes - too pricey for what they are - the SPDs are good - none better IMO especially for MTBs...
Sidi make really good shoes, both road and MTB...but might look a little too race-oriented for some - Specialized make good shoes too and are a little more 'leisure' in appearance...
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Dangermouse1964 said:
The bike is mainly for on road with some less strenuous green lane stuff but nothing hard so clips do seem the way to go does anyone have any links for sidi shoes as I keep coming up with extreme prices.

Just found these......any good?

http://www.velouk.com/proddetail.asp?prod=64941
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Christ, thats a good price provided they fit right. Sidis are one the of the best if not the best in shoe's but are normally very very expensive, and like said they do look more racy. But like said bike shoes never wear in.

SPD is cleat type design like 'look' or 'SDPr' most mountian bike shoes will be SPD compatable these days as its generally the most reconised cleat system for mountain bike riders.

Arkady, (slightly of topic) although i agree SPD's are ok and having reversible pedals the way to go for a newbe, but i dont think there the best by far, i changed over to Egg Beater design on the MTB, found them to be much better in having some float, easier to get into, easier to get out, stronger hold when pulling uo, and do not clog with mud. Worth trying if you havent before, although like many things personal preffences apply. :thumbs:

I use SPDR's on the road bike, the power you generate from those boys is way behond the spd's, proven by the fact i have a power meter fitted to my bike, and a home turbo trainer, the feel easier to the foot to pressure spread over alarger area.
 
I have used Look, Time and Shimano Dura-Ace road pedals and found the Dura-Ace to be the best, though I have to be honest, the ones I have on my road bikes are over 10 years old now...
On my MTB I still use an old pair of 1998 Shimano XTR SPuDs after trying the earlier XT versions (which were fine but more prone to clogging on the chalky South Downs in wet weather) and on my town-bike I used an even older (red) version of the Shimano M647 BMX-style pedals before it was nicked...
 
well i ordered them this morning lets see how long delivery takes, anyone ever dealt with Merlin cycles?
 
Dangermouse1964 said:
well i ordered them this morning lets see how long delivery takes, anyone ever dealt with Merlin cycles?
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About 15 years ago - they were the place to go for good-value genuine hard-to-find kit...
They started marketing their own range of frames too which were very good, if not exactly stylishly-branded...

If it's the same firm they should be fine...
 
I've brought quite a bit from Merlin in the past. They do not have a good range of stock, but what they do have is normally a good price. They once sent me the wrong saddle, but sorted it very quickly with no hassle. They have always sent stuff nice and quickly and I'd defiantly buy from them again ... unlike a few other biking 'shops'!
 
Shoes arrived today and after a fitting of the cleats and putting the waterproof stickers inside (waterproof?) it was off for a quick ride and boy are the 182s comfy....once back home only the left shoe needed some adjustment and now they are just perfect and not too pricey either but the fitting of the cleats should be easier ......like built into the soles rather than taking the shoe apart to insert them but still a very good shoe
 
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Dangermouse1964 said:
Shoes arrived today and after a fitting of the cleats and putting the waterproof stickers inside (waterproof?) it was off for a quick ride and boy are the 182s comfy....once back home only the left shoe needed some adjustment and now they are just perfect and not too pricey either but the fitting of the cleats should be easier ......like built into the soles rather than taking the shoe apart to insert them but still a very good shoe
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Nice one, in a few months you'l know why the cleats dont fit striaght into the soles. Reason being if you need to change them for wear, or the slip and need readjustment, you often find the threads on the plate can warp,stretch, or just lose its thread due to the force. In this case you just replace the insert that is supplied with new cleats, you would end up with duff shoes if the same happened and the threads where built into the shoes. I have broke a couple of SPD cleats over the years.

Injoy the world cleated riding :thumbs:
 
russdaz said:
Nice one, in a few months you'l know why the cleats dont fit striaght into the soles. Reason being if you need to change them for wear, or the slip and need readjustment, you often find the threads on the plate can warp,stretch, or just lose its thread due to the force. In this case you just replace the insert that is supplied with new cleats, you would end up with duff shoes if the same happened and the threads where built into the shoes. I have broke a couple of SPD cleats over the years.

Injoy the world cleated riding :thumbs:
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