2023 Subscriptions George Posted January 24, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 So on a complete whim I bought a cross bike today. Do you cross weirdos wear MTB shoes or cross shoes with fitba studs in? I'll be using SPD pedals & will likely just be knocking about up the braes. martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted January 24, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have cross ones but never used the studs, cause i'm hardcore(lost them and holes rusted over) Buy cheapish ones as they get wrecked, nice bike.... but I would 100% go with discs if you have the option, I use canti's and they ain't good for stopping and you will save replacing wheels I will switch to discs next year if I win the lotto. George and DavidC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted January 24, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I have cross ones but never used the studs, cause i'm hardcore(lost them and holes rusted over) Buy cheapish ones as they get wrecked, nice bike.... but I would 100% go with discs if you have the option, I use canti's and they ain't good for stopping and you will save replacing wheels I will switch to discs next year if I win the lotto. I have been assured by Ricardo that the brakes are sufficient for the speed I ride at.... DavidC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice bike...can't really go wrong with kinesis. If I'm not mistaken this is a frame which can run either canti's or discs? Discs are cracking, canti's less so unless you are good enough to only need to modulate speed as opposed to having to stop in a hurry. As for shoes the smart money is to go for something with a wee bit of flex in the sole (I use the mavic ones and these seem pretty popular on the circuit) better for running and/or ripping your calf muscle in two. Studs are a bit of a gimmick in my very humble opinion specially with courses getting more and more ride orientated. Volgas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted January 25, 2017 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 just get thissen a pair of mountain bike shoes. If you're not racing then all the matters is that you have a recessed bit for the SPD two-bolt cleat. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted January 25, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 just get thissen a pair of mountain bike shoes. If you're not racing then all the matters is that you have a recessed bit for the SPD two-bolt cleat. That's just what I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 7, 2017 Committee Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sidi Dominator (never was a shoe more optimistically named) are ace but are expensive. I wear my Sidi's on my mtb If you end up racing then they are worth 0.76% more speed. That's an ace bike and needs raced. It's very hard to have a gentle ride on cross bikes. It soon gets boring riding around fields and although they are capable bikes you cannot ride xc routes on them unless you are Danny McCaskill. MTB bikes are good for playing about with on trails but cross bikes either need a proper long off road adventure or a proper race! See you on the grid next year. George and martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 7, 2017 Committee Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I don't see bottle cage mounts or rack and guard mounts so I think you will have to race! George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted February 7, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Yes, plan to be eating some Belgian toothpaste in cx races next cx season. Got myself a pair of MTB shoes from Q Bikes-they have a screw in stud option at the toe which will be handy for slide tackling my rivals. I'll also be able to hop off my bike as I cross the finish line and kick up some sparks as I do a river dance stylee victory celebration. charlie p and martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 7, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Yes, plan to be eating some Belgian toothpaste in cx races next cx season. Got myself a pair of MTB shoes from Q Bikes-they have a screw in stud option at the toe which will be handy for slide tackling my rivals. I'll also be able to hop off my bike as I cross the finish line and kick up some sparks as I do a river dance stylee victory celebration. That's the football ned in you coming out there. Studs v good idea. I know Davie says courses becoming more ride oriented, but the last few I've done have required carrying the bike unless you were one of the top 5 in the A race. There's a race at Chatelherault this Sunday if you want to leap straight in. What make are the cantis on your bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 7, 2017 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sidi Dominator (never was a shoe more optimistically named) are ace but are expensive. I wear my Sidi's on my mtb If you end up racing then they are worth 0.76% more speed. That's an ace bike and needs raced. It's very hard to have a gentle ride on cross bikes. It soon gets boring riding around fields and although they are capable bikes you cannot ride xc routes on them unless you are Danny McCaskill. MTB bikes are good for playing about with on trails but cross bikes either need a proper long off road adventure or a proper race! See you on the grid next year. Been round Cathkin on my crosser. These bikes are more capable than you might think. (although I did goose the rims). Good to have more in the JWCX gang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions George Posted February 8, 2017 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 That's the football ned in you coming out there. Studs v good idea. I know Davie says courses becoming more ride oriented, but the last few I've done have required carrying the bike unless you were one of the top 5 in the A race. There's a race at Chatelherault this Sunday if you want to leap straight in. What make are the cantis on your bike? TRP CX-9. Been advised they are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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