sore calfs - new pedals?

marko75
marko75 Posts: 52
edited May 2012 in MTB general
hey - I am getting sore calf muscles on long down hill sections when I visit trail centres. I tend to stand up on descents and pumps lots but by the end of the day on the final descents my calfs start to hurt - i run with standard spd m520 pedals - should I get a more trail friendly i.e larger pedal surface - or just man the frick up? ;) thanks!

Also of thinking of moving to crank brothers just to help when things get muddy - any suggestions?

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  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    marko75 wrote:
    or just man the frick up? ;) thanks!

    Also of thinking of moving to crank brothers just to help when things get muddy - any suggestions?
    This.......


    alternatively you would try moving the cleats back a touch. This might help
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Ricardo hit it on the nail. Either you are not as you think in terms of lower body strength for descending, or the cleats are in a weird position.
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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    New insoles for your shoes. Was getting sore ankles and insteps replaced my 3 year old Specialized insoles and problem went away.
    Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap

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