Part time cyclist
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- Kent
That's it Ive gone and done it, I've gone over to the dark side. I have bought and riden in cycling shoes and cleats 
Gone to the dark side
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That's it Ive gone and done it, I've gone over to the dark side. I have bought and riden in cycling shoes and cleats
huh.. and there was I thinking I was going to read a thread about a new recumbent rider....
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
Did you notice a significant improvement in average speed?
- Location
- Glasgow
Did you fall yet? 
OP
OP
Part time cyclist
Über Member
- Location
- Kent
I managed a 19.4 mph today on a quiet windy course it did actually make it easier to pedal so overall there was an improvement
OP
OP
Part time cyclist
Über Member
- Location
- Kent
No NOT YET!!!!! It will come I am sure....Did you fall yet?
- Location
- Glasgow
Banjo
Fuelled with Jelly Babies
- Location
- South Wales
19.4 mph average on a windy day is good going. Your in a higher league than me for sure. When I tried clipless for a few years I didnt notice any measureable difference to riding on flats but this maybe due to me being a plodder anyway.
Boris Bajic
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I saw a documentary film some years ago about a member of a mystical group of warrior priests (or similar) from another galaxy.
I ought to warn you (on the basis of what I observed) that the initial apparent benefits of going to the dark side are not enjoyed in the longer term.
You will find climbing easier and will feel more connected to the bicycle. You will also be able to achieve higher cadences with a greater sense of security...
However, the dark side shows all the signs of having a corrosive effect on your basic humanity and what might commonly be referred to as your soul.
It may also encourage you to bully the staff in the canteen of the Death Star, but I may have got that mixed up with something else.
Ride safely.
I ought to warn you (on the basis of what I observed) that the initial apparent benefits of going to the dark side are not enjoyed in the longer term.
You will find climbing easier and will feel more connected to the bicycle. You will also be able to achieve higher cadences with a greater sense of security...
However, the dark side shows all the signs of having a corrosive effect on your basic humanity and what might commonly be referred to as your soul.
It may also encourage you to bully the staff in the canteen of the Death Star, but I may have got that mixed up with something else.
Ride safely.
bluemint
Active Member
- Location
- Between the plain and the peak
I now feel unsafe when not clipped in... I've come off a couple of times and I've found spds release you at the very moment you need them to. if that makes sense...
welcome to zen cycling.
welcome to zen cycling.
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
I will be fitting double sided spd pedals and attempting to attach some MTB shoes to them this morning. Adventure.
