[proglife]

I'm thinking it's time to take these fat DK bmx platforms off of the Quest and get some shoes/pedals. Lots of choices...I'm not sure where to start.

I was thinking Sidi Dominator 5 MTB shoes. Is there a major difference between road shoes and mtb shoes, besides the cleats? It would be nice to use one shoe for both.

Also, is there any real good reason to ride road specific pedals? It would be nice to use them on both bikes, too.


Bonus question (not worthy of it's own thread): Can anyone recommend some baggy bike shorts? I was thinking of getting a pair of lycra shorts and just wearing them under my normal shorts, but are there shorts that are built specifically like this? With lyrca sewn in?

Thanks!

 

[ire]

Also, is there any real good reason to ride road specific pedals? It would be nice to use them on both bikes, too.

I ride the same mountain bike shoes across all of my bikes, from DH to Road. IMO, its better to do this because you can get the positions on the bike setup similar and it makes the transition from one bike to another easier.

Can anyone recommend some baggy bike shorts? I was thinking of getting a pair of lycra shorts and just wearing them under my normal shorts, but are there shorts that are built specifically like this? With lyrca sewn in?

If you are riding road, bite the bullet and wear lycra; loose clothing generates a noticeable amount of drag when you are riding down the road.

 

[Wumpus]

I ride Time ATACs for mtn and road. No problem with using the same pedals and shoes for both bikes.

They do make baggys with liners. I have a couple pairs of Oakleys that I got off steepandcheap(now chainlove.com). They are my winter shorts though as they are really thick. I also sometimes use lycra under regular shorts.

 

[proglife]

bite the pillow and wear lycra;

if I ever decide I'm going to race my bicycle (which I won't), I'll give in.

 

[moff_quigley]

I have ATACs on my bikes also but I use 2 different shoes. I use some carbon soled Nikes for my "road" shoes because they are too racey for me as MTB shoes. My regular MTB shoes flex way too much in the forefoot to be useful as a road shoe.

 

[JRogers]

I'd recommend using pedals that have the same cleats for each. Most road specific pedals have cleats that do not work on any MTB pedal. I use SPDs on all my bikes and use the same carbon soled MTB shoes for XC and road. I have another pair of shoes for DH, but they still have the same cleats so I can use them for gnarlier rides and in the winter. Aside form having no tread or walkng surface, some road shoes don't have a 2 hole cleat mount- just a 3 hole Look style mount meaning they won't work (unless there's some kind of adapter) with the most common MTB pedals. In any case, Dominators are great shoes and are pretty similar to their road counterpart.

Lots of companies make baggy shorts with a liner sewn in. Nema, Zoic, Fox, Pearl Izumi....I think the Pearl Izumis I have are the best I've tried. I would say, however, that baggy shorts are a bit of a nuisance on the road and they are generally more expensive and have a lower quality chamois than equivalent lycra shorts. If you're going to wear them on the road, I'd look for a shorter short. Some Mtb baggies are long.

 

[proglife]

awesome. much appreciated!

 

[James]

I ride the same mountain bike shoes across all of my bikes, from DH to Road. IMO, its better to do this because you can get the positions on the bike setup similar and it makes the transition from one bike to another easier.

Jeez, really? I think the similar setup point is moot, as you can just adjust the road bike to your settings, regardless of pedal/shoe combo. I don't think you can compare a road shoe to an MTB shoe with regards to stiffness, power transfer, and plus the larger cleats give a bigger contact area on your foot, so no hotspots.

 

[proglife]

which has bigger contact area?

I'm not completely married to the MTB shoe for road biking idea...

 

[Wumpus]

which has bigger contact area?

I'm not completely married to the MTB shoe for road biking idea...

Most road cleats have a bigger area...the smaller cleats don't bother people off-road so...

 

[Westy]

I ride the same mountain bike shoes across all of my bikes, from DH to Road. IMO, its better to do this because you can get the positions on the bike setup similar and it makes the transition from one bike to another easier.



If you are riding road, bite the bullet and wear lycra; loose clothing generates a noticeable amount of drag when you are riding down the road.

It also makes it a lot tougher to bring the wrong shoes for a ride.

 

[sanjuro]

Road shoes have one advantage over mountain shoes: they are lighter. Now, if you are interested in saving 100 grams, it's worth it (although a Jamis Quest is about 20 lbs).

But if you have mountain shoes, you can use them mountain biking. Road shoes would be like walking on ice cubes.

Also the Crank Brothers Eggbeaters are popular road pedals because they are light and have a lot of cornering clearance.

 

[ire]

Jeez, really? I think the similar setup point is moot, as you can just adjust the road bike to your settings, regardless of pedal/shoe combo. I don't think you can compare a road shoe to an MTB shoe with regards to stiffness, power transfer, and plus the larger cleats give a bigger contact area on your foot, so no hotspots.

I run my cleats almost all the way back, and my Look shoes/pedals couldn't match the position....so I went to SPD all the way around. My look carbon shoes are stiffer than my mtb shoes. I traded convenience and consistent riding position for a slightly flexier shoe

 

[proglife]

any opinions on these Adidas Razor mtb shoes?

(i apologize for being the guy needing his hand held...just trying to rule out complete junk)

 

[James]

Most road cleats have a bigger area...the smaller cleats don't bother people off-road so...

I think the big thing is the stiffer soles on a road shoe. That's something you will feel for sure if you're putting in miles on the pavement.
But then again I'm spoiled, so your mileage may vary. Get what fits the best, and it is a lot harder to walk in road shoes.

 

[ire]

any opinions on these Adidas Razor mtb shoes?

(i apologize for being the guy needing his hand held...just trying to rule out complete junk)

I can't comment on those shoes, but I've liked the Sidi and Shimano shoes I've owned. As for having your hand held, no worries.....I ask lots of questions, on a regular basis.

 

[-dustin]

Cannondale Ruler baggy shorts are awesome. light liner, and a baggy short that is very, very light but durable. these are what i commute in.

 

[splat]

I ride SPD's onn My Mt bike and Look's on My road bike, I have tried using SPD and my Mt bike shoes on my road bike , and I most definatly had Hot spot issues.

 

[eric strt6]

Look Pedals, road shoes and Lycra the only way to Tri