| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
| The Proper Mountain Bike Shoes Can Make Your Ride Better |
A good pair of mountain bike shoes will go a long way in making your mountain biking that much more enjoyable as well as safe, comfortable and efficient. It is quite common to use mountain bike shoes that are designed for use with clipless pedals when riding, though there are also shoes that have toe clips and standard pedals as well. In fact, in the early days of mountain biking there were no such things such as the clipless pedals and thus it was very difficult to get the feet free from their toe-clips when required. This added to the safety problems that could even result in the biker falling down along with the bike in case the bike got into an accident.
Shimano Pedaling Dynamics
Nowadays, it is usual to find clipless pedals, which has made the sport of mountain biking a lot safer. However, in case you do use the mountain bike for fun and the bike does not have clipless pedals, you would be better off using mountain bike shoes that conform to the Shimano Pedaling Dynamics (SPD). Another precaution you should take when considering your mountain bike shoes, is to ensure that the shoes are laceless, which would allow for more room in case the feet swell and which will also add to the comfort levels of your mountain bike shoes.
If you are one of the many mountain bikers that desire having more pedaling power you must opt for mountain bike shoes that have soles that are very stiff. On the other hand, there are mountain bike shoes with more flexible soles that are ideally suited for anyone wishing to do some walking in the mountains. And, if you are unable to make up your mind as to which the best and most suitable mountain bike shoes are for you, it would help to seek the advice from a mountain biking retail outlet salesperson or expert.
In any case, your mountain bike shoes are footwear of a special kind and they can be customized for particular biking plans as also to the model of your bike, as well as the terrain on which you intend going biking. The bottom line is that your mountain bike shoes are hugely dependent on the bike’s pedals. Some of the more desirable aspects that should be present in your mountain bike shoes include having smooth, tough and also inflexible soles, which should be a bit curved at the ball of the foot, and which should be adaptable while biking. In addition, the shoes may also feature Velcro straps or more complex ones as substitutes for laces, and the shoes should unhook without any effort. |
posted by Cimon @ 7:19 AM  |
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