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Rachel
I have been taking a spin class regularly for about 2 months now, and am interested in investing in some spin shoes. What are a good brand of spin shoes? I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on them, but I do want something that is going to be worth it. Do the shoes make a serious difference? As of now I am using a normal pair of sneakers.
Answer
You can get a pair of Shimano MT-31 or MT-21 shoes for around $40.
You can find other brands on sale for around that price. You probably want SPD shoes and clips. Check with you instructor.
Nashbar and Performance usually have good deals.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/SubCategory_10053_10052_200383_-1_200275_200297
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2120
If you have a bike get a set of SPT pedals for it and they include the cleats. Other wise you need to buy the separate cleats.
Clippless shoes will allow you to use more muscles in you legs and will tone them more then just wearing sneakers. You will also burn more calories for that same reason.
You can get a pair of Shimano MT-31 or MT-21 shoes for around $40.
You can find other brands on sale for around that price. You probably want SPD shoes and clips. Check with you instructor.
Nashbar and Performance usually have good deals.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/SubCategory_10053_10052_200383_-1_200275_200297
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2120
If you have a bike get a set of SPT pedals for it and they include the cleats. Other wise you need to buy the separate cleats.
Clippless shoes will allow you to use more muscles in you legs and will tone them more then just wearing sneakers. You will also burn more calories for that same reason.
What Modifications Could Be Done To A Road Bike To Make It Faster?
Galleon
I rode on a Exitway Ergo Team,which is Classified as a Road Bike.I am just a little curious n' stuff,what modifications could I do to my Bike to make it faster?I mean,of course I know that its all about the Leg Power,but i'm still pretty sure there are Mods out there for Speed.
Answer
You can achieve a lot just by setting the cycle up correctly for you, and making sure it's running smoothly.
You can check the following:-
Saddle and handlebars are set correctly for you.
The chain, sprockets and gears are clean, well adjusted and lubricated.
The brakes are adjusted correctly, and not dragging.
The wheels spin smoothly.
You have road tyres inflated close to their maximum pressure.
Anything else is going to cost money, and will have less of an impact on your speed than improving your own leg power.
If you have slick tyres they are faster than tyres with aggressive tread.
The wheels will make a difference, but how much you will need to spend to gain a noticeable improvement will depend on what you already have.
Replacing components with lighter ones will have a negligible impact on the cycle's performance, but if you do need to replace anything, then buying something better will help slightly.
At the end of the day it's really down to the rider. Someone from the TDF will still be faster on a cheap cycle than an average rider on a top line cycle.
You can achieve a lot just by setting the cycle up correctly for you, and making sure it's running smoothly.
You can check the following:-
Saddle and handlebars are set correctly for you.
The chain, sprockets and gears are clean, well adjusted and lubricated.
The brakes are adjusted correctly, and not dragging.
The wheels spin smoothly.
You have road tyres inflated close to their maximum pressure.
Anything else is going to cost money, and will have less of an impact on your speed than improving your own leg power.
If you have slick tyres they are faster than tyres with aggressive tread.
The wheels will make a difference, but how much you will need to spend to gain a noticeable improvement will depend on what you already have.
Replacing components with lighter ones will have a negligible impact on the cycle's performance, but if you do need to replace anything, then buying something better will help slightly.
At the end of the day it's really down to the rider. Someone from the TDF will still be faster on a cheap cycle than an average rider on a top line cycle.
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