Topic: YMCA/CARDIO TRAINING

[FACTORe]

i was on the toe clips. i'm planning on getting the whole clipless pedal/shoe setup soon

that would help a lot - I forgot my bike shoes once and tried those cage things and i never felt comfortable standing up

[TN1978]

yea i dont like the toe clips at all

[Scott]

SPD FTW

[TN1978]

are the shimano pedals better then the crank bros also whats a good shoe

[Skinman]

I have tried many shoes over the years. For my cross country style nothing has lasted longer or held up better than shimano. I have tried specialized, nike and cannondale. SIDI is supposed to be good as well but I have not tried them..

[Scott]

For your spin class you will probably have to go SPD type due to pedals on the trainers, Shimano make a very durable pedal that gives a very positive in and out with their only knock being they don't shed mud as well as an eggbeater/crank bros or Time pedal. Each style has it's own cult following

[TN1978]

thanks Scott i was looking at pricepoint and seen they have pedal/shoe combo's and was trying to gather info b4 i buy

[Scott]

Check out Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle.com in the UK, they have CRAZY pricing on last years model shoes. I got my last pair of road shoes for $50 last year they were $135

[TN1978]

thanks again

[cgarolr]

I planned on starting spin class there at their 5:15am class.  Glad I didn't start last week, as they have had an outbreak of "Swine Flu" there and have closed ALL youth departments today for a thorough cleaning.  I will be avoiding that place for a little while.