Things I would like...

lost_in_thought

Just 'cause I can't use my bike doesn't mean I can't buy stuff...

I have recently obtained a carry-on-limits-sized case which is both a rucksack and a trolley bag - mainly because I need both at the minute for crutches/no crutches occasions - and realised that I can use it to cycle to work even if I'm travelling, or even cycle to heathrow! Hurrah!

Now, for some reason, I am of the opinion that you can buy things to clip on to SPD pedals so you can use them as flat pedals too - true? If so what are they called?

Also, I would like some waterproof cycling boots - road style preferably, but not effing dangerous ice skate things!!

Any input?? Thanks!

nicklouse

they is a plate that comes with some of the SPD pedals.

other wise it is not to hard to make something ( Your Old skool LBS might have something in)
all you need is some aluminium checker plate, a drill, a drill bit, a countersink bit and a spare set of cleats.

nicklouse

here is a PDF showing the Shimano plate.

save as

if you do have SPD's

laughingboy

Northwave do waterproof cycling boots.

redvee

lost_in_thought wrote:

Just 'cause I can't use my bike doesn't mean I can't buy stuff...

I have recently obtained a carry-on-limits-sized case and realised that I can use it to cycle to work even if I'm travelling, or even cycle to heathrow! Hurrah!

What size GI you running on it LiT? Fixed or free?

lost_in_thought

laughingboy wrote:

Northwave do waterproof cycling boots.

hmmmm but I can't find them anywhere where they are in stock...

lost_in_thought

nicklouse wrote:

here is a PDF showing the Shimano plate.

save as

if you do have SPD's

I do currently have SPDs yes... can you buy that plate separately? Making something= way too complicatedfor me!

always_tyred

lost_in_thought wrote:

laughingboy wrote:

Northwave do waterproof cycling boots.

hmmmm but I can't find them anywhere where they are in stock...

Bad idea. Expensive, heavy, hot.

Overshoes, LiT, overshoes. You can get silver ones from BBB if you want bling.

However if you simply want to drop a load of money to make the winter pass quicker as your foot gets better, then Sidi are always able to assist you in adding cost.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Sidi_ ... 360038000/

don_don

Just 'cause I can't use my bike doesn't mean I can't buy stuff...

Great quote

Now, for some reason, I am of the opinion that you can buy things to clip on to SPD pedals so you can use them as flat pedals too - true? If so what are they called?

"Flat pedally clip-on SPD thingies"

Also, I would like some waterproof cycling boots - road style preferably, but not effing dangerous ice skate things!!

Shimano MW02 winter boots (SPD versions). I think they also do a road version. I've got the older model of these and they are great - waterproof, not too warm for spring/autumn and fine for commuting or winter road work. Grippy soles too

don_don

PS - LiT, if you want some flat pedally clip on thingies I think I have some in the garage somewhere.

I could pop over from the copse across the road and post them through the letter-box...

greg66_tri_v2.0

lost_in_thought wrote:

Just 'cause I can't use my bike doesn't mean I can't buy stuff...

I have recently obtained a carry-on-limits-sized case which is both a rucksack and a trolley bag - mainly because I need both at the minute for crutches/no crutches occasions - and realised that I can use it to cycle to work even if I'm travelling, or even cycle to heathrow! Hurrah!

Now, for some reason, I am of the opinion that you can buy things to clip on to SPD pedals so you can use them as flat pedals too - true? If so what are they called?

Also, I would like don_don to do the decent thing and propose to me at long last!!

Any input?? Thanks!

There you go. Fixed that for you.

redvee

Greg66 has been trying to make matches again, he's bored cause he can't play SCR.

itboffin

Ask in your LBS they are bound to have a couple spare.

Edit: I found the part number SM-PD22

ChrisLS

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shima ... 360038807/

...LiT, I've got these...pricey, but one of the best bits of kit I own...

batch78

The problem with the, flat pedally clippy on spd thingies, (did I get that right!) is that they're plastic, flexy and too small.

Couple of minutes popping to the shops is ok but any longer and they're useless, imho.

What you need is don_don to knock you up some handmade, tailor fitted, works of lovelyness!

Or put flats on during the week, and spd's at weekends like I do.

redvee

batch78 wrote:

Or put flats on during the week, and spd's at weekends like I do.

I do that am worried about knackering the threads in the crank arms plus I've got a nice couple of circular marks on the cranks from the spanner which on black crank arms stands out, at least marker pen will cover the scratches/gouges.

patchy

i've just bought these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=7808

I'll let you know how they pan out.

ChrisLS

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shima ... 000000039/

...or these, best of both worlds...

don_don

batch78 wrote:

What you need is don_don to knock you up

Then she'd be doing even less cycling than she is now.....

itboffin

I found those platforms quite useful when off roading, when I got scared (most of the time) I could unclip and use the flat side - best of both worlds.

I'm Bi--pedal me

don_don

itboffin wrote:

I'm Bi--pedal me

You're Bi? No problem, each to their own and all that.

Pedal you? No thanks, not my thing I'm afraid....

ride_whenever

redvee wrote:

batch78 wrote:

Or put flats on during the week, and spd's at weekends like I do.

I do that am worried about knackering the threads in the crank arms plus I've got a nice couple of circular marks on the cranks from the spanner which on black crank arms stands out, at least marker pen will cover the scratches/gouges.

If you're careful and keep them greased they'll be fine. As for gouges, that's why i always get pedals that have a hex hole in the spindle and spanner flats that don't go all the way to the crank, so they have like a built in washer.

lost_in_thought

Thanks all!

Well then, the pedals thing seems to be dealt with, I will pop along to the LBS and ask them very nicely for some of them clippy doobrees...

As for the boots, those Shimano ones do look good, but I have a question...

The reason I'm getting them is related to the achilles tear - nice physio lady is beginning to understand that I really DO want to get back on the bike ASAP, partly because I am unable to control my weight through diet, but mostly because I miss it.

Anyway, she has said that one of the big problems is that shoes put pressure on the tendon when it is slack, and it's one of the ways people re-tear them, especially with relatively solid cycling shoes.

So, she tells me buying boots would get me back on the bike quicker... which leads to the question regarding the shimano ones... They look like the more solid leather bit only extends to the height of a normal shoe: is that true, or is the pic on wiggle misleading??

Thanks!

prawny

lost_in_thought wrote:

I am unable to control my weight through diet,

don_don suddenly remembers he's left the oven on

ChrisLS

LiT, yes you are correct the leathery bit does extend only as far as a normal shoe. Above that however is a tight cuff of neoprane that may give you the support you require...maybe find a bike shop where you could try some on?

lost_in_thought

prawny wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I am unable to control my weight through diet,

don_don suddenly remembers he's left the oven on

It's not that bad, but I am conscious of having gained a few lbs!!

alfablue

lost_in_thought wrote:

So, she tells me buying boots would get me back on the bike quicker... which leads to the question regarding the shimano ones... They look like the more solid leather bit only extends to the height of a normal shoe: is that true, or is the pic on wiggle misleading??

Thanks!

Yes, those boots do really look like an ordinary shoe with an extra cuff, so there is a chance the harder part of the boot will press on your tendon just as a shoe would.

I use the MT-90 boot, particularly when touring. They are like a regular walking boot so the heel does come up higher, and there is a soft cuff for about 15mm at the top. They aren't dainty, but they work well.

However, I have had Achilles tendinitis (which can increase the risk of complete rupture) on two occasions with these, set it off whilst attacking very long steep climbs (Dartmoor, Pembrokeshore) with a very heavily loaded bike. I don't think the boots were responsible though, just the extreme hills and load, and of course, my age makes such problems more likely.

I have never been beaten by any hill, with any load, but I am going to have to change my ways; I have to learn to accept that my muscles are much stronger for climbing than the other parts of my body

Anyway, they might do the trick for you.

prawny

lost_in_thought wrote:

prawny wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I am unable to control my weight through diet,

don_don suddenly remembers he's left the oven on

It's not that bad, but I am conscious of having gained a few lbs!!

Meh! Christmas innit who hasn't (me in fact but thats because I spent new years eve with my head in the toilet damn norovirus- lost 9lbs in a day!)

Rich158

You're right, they're more like a normal shoe with a soft waterproof cuff extending up past the ankle.

If you want a boot something like the 661 Dually might fit the bill. The sole isn't very stiff though and it does look like a crap skate shoe. The shimano MT90L boot may also be worth a look, both are on Chainreaction

I'm not sure if they do either of these in girly sizes though

lost_in_thought

Hmmmmmm, the Dually ones don't take my SPDs, so they're not going to work, the MT90s look good though - not so concerned about the girly sizes, I have size 8 flipper feet anyhow!!

They do look a bit clumpy - are they heavy? And do you know if they use the Body-Geometry soles?

I will also try on the other Shimano ones if I can find a shop that stocks them.

Rich158

Size 8 :shock: :shock: :shock: Do you trip over them

The Body Geometry stuff is done by Specialized, and they do have a shoe that comes up over the ankle, but it's cut down at the heel so I don't think it'll be any good. iirc Evans do the BG inner soles which should fit any shoe