shimano am40 midsole want stiffer that whats provided

bobpzero
bobpzero Posts: 1,431
edited December 2009 in MTB general
could i make a pair? carbon fibre? any helpful advice and links would be kewl.

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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    hmmm, maybe, dont forget that while a stiffer insole will increase power transfer, it will also dramaticly reduce grip....
    I like bikes and stuff
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    edited December 2009
    " dramaticly reduce grip...." because i the shoe wont bend so easily? wish i could find someone in the uk to make them rather than me doing a really bad job of it.

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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    bobpzero wrote:
    " dramaticly reduce grip...." because i the shoe wont bend so easily? wish i could find someone in the uk to make them rather than me doing a really bad job of it.
    yeah, the shoe provides much of its grip from the fact that the rubber deforms, and the sole flexes, moulding the shoe "around" the pedal, sop if the shoe cannot flex, the rubber/pedal contact area is reduced, and the grip reduces hugely.
    I like bikes and stuff
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    any ideas how to make a pair of mid insoles or who would make some?
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    try talking to an sports othopedic to get some custom orthotics made up. they maybe able to make something stiff enough for your use?

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