I posted this over on SaltySpokes, but thought I'd repost it here too!
I recently (two weeks ago?) went clipless with both of my bikes. (Why is it called clipless when that’s all it really is – clipping into the pedals? I’d call it cageless or something..) So far I like it. I haven’t tipped over at any intersections or had too much trouble clipping in (probably because I have them set really easy to clip and unclip). I only have two complaints and I’m hoping you guys can suggest some possible solutions.
First, the shoes. I’m wearing some SIDIs from the collective right now, they are fine, but I can slip my foot out of them, which is not okay. I need to find some that fit. But the real problem is that I don’t like walking around in them. They clip clop everywhere I go and I feel restricted by them, like I can’t move around as much as I’d like to because I’ll either slip and fall or wear out the metal. So I want to get some of those built in kind that look and act (basically) like normal shoes. Any suggestions on brands or better yet does anyone have a pair (ideally women specific) that they don’t wear anymore? I could use a pair that actually fits more than a pair that is easy to walk in. The latter is just a luxury.
I recently (two weeks ago?) went clipless with both of my bikes. (Why is it called clipless when that’s all it really is – clipping into the pedals? I’d call it cageless or something..) So far I like it. I haven’t tipped over at any intersections or had too much trouble clipping in (probably because I have them set really easy to clip and unclip). I only have two complaints and I’m hoping you guys can suggest some possible solutions.
First, the shoes. I’m wearing some SIDIs from the collective right now, they are fine, but I can slip my foot out of them, which is not okay. I need to find some that fit. But the real problem is that I don’t like walking around in them. They clip clop everywhere I go and I feel restricted by them, like I can’t move around as much as I’d like to because I’ll either slip and fall or wear out the metal. So I want to get some of those built in kind that look and act (basically) like normal shoes. Any suggestions on brands or better yet does anyone have a pair (ideally women specific) that they don’t wear anymore? I could use a pair that actually fits more than a pair that is easy to walk in. The latter is just a luxury.
Second, I think pulling up on my pedals more and trying to think in full circles instead of just pushing down is starting to hurt my lower back. I’ve always had back problems, so this might not be the case, but regardless, does anyone know some good techniques to be thinking about as I ride or some good stretches that I could do everyday that target those biking muscles a little more specifically?
