tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355805552965017027.post524250670472617499..comments2023-10-24T09:31:56.528-05:00Comments on Gearing up: Since last time I've...Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05393092796405731295noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355805552965017027.post-67070424974279635142009-12-08T11:13:53.297-06:002009-12-08T11:13:53.297-06:00Whatever pedals you end up with, look at perfomanc...Whatever pedals you end up with, look at perfomancebike.com. Their pricing is generally pretty good.<br /><br />I rock Speedplay Zeros. They don't have the largest platform to distribute pressure along your feet, but if you get stiff shoes, you should be fine.<br /><br />I second getting tri specific shoes, but if you are only doing two or three races a year, it is tough to beat the comfort of multiple straps on your shoe instead of just one. I would recommend getting as rigid as a shoe as you can afford. It will help in your comfort in cycling.Mike Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208400200175745583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355805552965017027.post-75755197738297524262009-12-08T07:13:19.263-06:002009-12-08T07:13:19.263-06:00hmmm yes i love my new cycle shoes; which are tri ...hmmm yes i love my new cycle shoes; which are tri specific; but the problem is that they aren't able to be used in the spinning bikes at my gym. major bummer! <br /><br />however you can pick up spin shoes pretty cheap, then spend the money on your tri shoes. <br /><br />make sure you get TRI specific shoes; otherwise you'll run into problems. Less straps = time saving. Also make sure when you pull off the strap that it doesn't automatically fall back onto itself; this will be a pain in the a.<br /><br />the shoes i went with are here, with a little pic: http://runcycleswimvirgin.blogspot.com/2009/10/shimano-vs-effective-bricks.htmltri_alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11335653523277261224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355805552965017027.post-54427700347993417662009-12-08T07:00:09.821-06:002009-12-08T07:00:09.821-06:00I would get SPD Pedals (http://www.performancebike...I would get SPD Pedals (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes//Product_10052_10551_1033535_-1___), these are also the pedals that spin class bikes use, so if your gym has a spin room, you can use your shoes in spin class and feel real hardcore. They are around $50 leaving you a $100 for your shoes. As for the shoes, think about maybe a mountain bike shoe, because they are cleated and you can run in them and it also protects your cleats as well. Also suggest stay away from rubber soles. Right now, shoes should be reduced since many people are not riding alot.Big Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.com