Cycling shoes, where do I even start!?

[Peteaud]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-A...cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item4acb705fd5

Along with

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-R...ing_Tools_RepairKits&var=&hash=item540193ceef

And SH56 Cleats. (easy release)

Although if you have wide feet, look at Northwave shoes.

 

[PLuKE]

Thank you for everybody's prompt replies!

In the end due to my budget, all of it and some more has/is going to be spent on the purchase this weekend of the (Giant Rapid 3, I plumed for a cheaper alternative at present to see how I get on.

I bought the Muddyfox RBS200 shoes and Exustar pedal kit.

Thanks guys!

Luke

 

[Peteaud]

Make sure you slacken the tension on the pedals 1st time out.
(they should already be on a loose setting, but it pays to double check)

 

[fossyant]

Plan on getting better shoes at some point. They are terribly flexy ! OK to start with though !

 

[PLuKE]

Make sure you slacken the tension on the pedals 1st time out.
(they should already be on a loose setting, but it pays to double check)

Tension? I am going to ask they shop to put the pedals on when they build the bike, so guessing they will know? Haven't had a look or play with these proper pedals before, but I am mechanically minded coming from motorbikes.

Luke

 

[Peteaud]

Tension? I am going to ask they shop to put the pedals on when they build the bike, so guessing they will know? Haven't had a look or play with these proper pedals before, but I am mechanically minded coming from motorbikes.

Luke

2.0mm or 2.5mm hex key, i cant remember what one. + & - shows direction.

 

[fossyant]

The pedal will show you which way to adjust tension. Dead easy.

 

[PLuKE]

Thanks, will have a better understanding once I see how they look and work, I am not incompetent, or I don't think I am!

Looking forwards to the weekend when I can buy the bike now!

Luke