Tyres and shoes
Barnwell58
Posts: 2
Hi all,
After using a pretty rubbish second hand bike to complete a few triathlons last year I was nearly but off cycling for life....it was so uncomfortable and I was so much worse at it than swimming or running. Anyhow I have decided to it a second chance with the aim of having fun , in comfort; therefore spending more time in the sadle and hopefully getting a bit less rubbish.
I've settled on a bike (Triban 540 by Btwin) due to glowing reviews and reasonable cost. Another's of its selling points is that it has clearance for 32c tyres. I would like to be able to mix the cycling I do between roads and the extensive network of cycle tracks we have where I live in Durham. Would anyone be able to suggest the best size and type of tyre for these requirements? I have just read that the cycle club I would like to ride with on a Sunday insists on a rear mudgard in the winter so will need to have room for this.
In addition I would also like to use a two point cleat that will allow me to buy shoes I can walk in. Does anyone have a recommendation for a shoes that will allow me to do this while riding comfortably and quickly on a budget of £50ish or less?
Any help anyone can offer would be massively appreciated.
Kind regards,
Tom
After using a pretty rubbish second hand bike to complete a few triathlons last year I was nearly but off cycling for life....it was so uncomfortable and I was so much worse at it than swimming or running. Anyhow I have decided to it a second chance with the aim of having fun , in comfort; therefore spending more time in the sadle and hopefully getting a bit less rubbish.
I've settled on a bike (Triban 540 by Btwin) due to glowing reviews and reasonable cost. Another's of its selling points is that it has clearance for 32c tyres. I would like to be able to mix the cycling I do between roads and the extensive network of cycle tracks we have where I live in Durham. Would anyone be able to suggest the best size and type of tyre for these requirements? I have just read that the cycle club I would like to ride with on a Sunday insists on a rear mudgard in the winter so will need to have room for this.
In addition I would also like to use a two point cleat that will allow me to buy shoes I can walk in. Does anyone have a recommendation for a shoes that will allow me to do this while riding comfortably and quickly on a budget of £50ish or less?
Any help anyone can offer would be massively appreciated.
Kind regards,
Tom
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Panaracer do their GravelKing tyre in 28mm which would be good for cycle paths and also the road. Not sure if you'll be able to fit more than a 28mm tyre and a proper mudguard with the Triban.0
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Plenty of budget MTB type shoes eg
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing ... ack_381854 Or trawl Wiggle / Chain Reaction for something you like the look of.
Or if you don't want the chunky MTB style, quite a few budget road shoes take 2 and 3 bolt cleats, but not many with a recessed 2 bolt cleat for walking. Some manufacturers do road touring shoes which do. Have a Google.
eg
https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano-rt5 ... ckQAvD_BwE0
