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overcome posted 12 weeks ago.
Your links didn't work but I have the Sidi T1s. I thought I might as well get tri specific shoes. They fit me much better than any other tri shoes I tried. I have done up to about 40 miles rides in them and haven't had any problems.
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tsilcyc posted 12 weeks ago.
[url]http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=60001042&brand=&sku=20936&storetype=&estoreid=
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=60001042&brand=...
And I have SHIMANO PDM 520 Pedals came with the bike (and some cleat things as well?)
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!
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Neither of those shoes will work with SPD pedals.
I know Sidi makes decent shoes that are SPD compatible. I don't know much about this model but it's in your price range on the Nashbar site. Maybe someone can say whether these are at the same level as the Genius model.
Sidi Men's Zeta Mesh Road Shoe
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600084&subcategory=60001042&brand=&sku=21319&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Shoes
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NotAsFast posted 12 weeks ago.
I would trade in you PDM for SPD pedals. I have the speedplay pedals and love them. Easier to use than anything else I have tried. I also have the Shimano SH-TR02 shoes that have one large strap for closure and have had no issues. I use them on my road and tri bikes. The TR02 shoe does have a wide toe box, so if you have broad feet it is a plus.
Just be aware that the connection bold configuration between SPD and PDM are different and not interchangable.
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beads1985 posted 12 weeks ago.
NotAsFast wrote:
I would trade in you PDM for SPD pedals. I have the speedplay pedals and love them. Easier to use than anything else I have tried. I also have the Shimano SH-TR02 shoes that have one large strap for closure and have had no issues. I use them on my road and tri bikes. The TR02 shoe does have a wide toe box, so if you have broad feet it is a plus.Just be aware that the connection bold configuration between SPD and PDM are different and not interchangable.
I have the previous version of the Shimano shoe the TR01 and it is a great shoe for tri's.
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PJT posted 12 weeks ago.
Just to clarify,
There is a big difference between SPD and SPD-SL pedals. SPD pedals are primarily meant for mountain biking, but you sometimes see them on road bikes b/c 1) they are inexpensive and 2) if you're just starting out you may want MTB shoes with tread on them. SPD-SL are for road bikes only and require road shoes with the big triangular 3-bolt pattern on the bottom.
Many road/tri shoes won't take SPD cleats without an adaptor, and even then I think the small SPD cleat causes more flex and hotspots on extended road rides than does the much wider SPD-SL.
I think tri shoes with some type of road pedal--whether it is SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay, etc.-- are the way to go if you only intend to own 1 pair for road riding and tri.
For tri shoes, I've worn Garneau Tri-air (which are non-carbon composite soled and are relatively less expensive), and Shimano TR02 carbon, and have been happy with each. I think Shimano now has composite TR30 and carbon TR50 as its tri shoes.
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theShiba posted 12 weeks ago.
FWIW, I believe that many Sidi shoes accept SPD cleats. Why you would want SPD cleats on a $200 shoe, God only knows, but they will take it.
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kriv3454 posted 12 weeks ago.
Thanks for all the help but I think some people confused me a little lol. I would rather not have to go spend any extra money on another pair pf pedals since I still am in need of some other important pieces.
So I guess what I should be asking is by keeping the pedals what would be the best shoe for me. I think these 2 look ok, but any user feedback would be great! thanks!
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PJT posted 12 weeks ago.
Between those two, go with the Garneau shoes. They will work with your current pedal and also with real road pedals if you upgrade later.
The Shimano ones won't work with your current pedals unless you also buy a cleat adaptor plate, which adds height and possible discomfort (and cost).
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overcome posted 12 weeks ago.
I know that for me Shimano shoes were too wide. You should try on different shes to see what fits best.
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theShiba posted 12 weeks ago.
+1 for the Garneaus... I don't believe that the Shimano shoes will be compatible with your pedals, as they are SPD-SL, not SPD.
Hey everyone, thanks to you guys I didnt get one of those nikes offline, I ended up getting a really good deal on a Giant OCR3 at a LBS less than a mile away. Now that it's been a few weeks and I got my gloves and shorts, so now I'm looking to buy a pair of shoes. But I have no idea exactly what to really look for, the LBS only has about 4 pairs there so its a no go.
I'm going to be doing some sprint tris in the near future as I progress to further and further ones, but am also going to be doing cycling events up to 60 miles a day eventually.
So what should I do and what is compatible with what. I saw these 2 pairs and read good things about them, not to mention they are in my size and on sale.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=60001042&brand=...
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=60001042&brand=...
And I have SHIMANO PDM 520 Pedals came with the bike (and some cleat things as well?)
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!!