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Nati M
I started spinning a few months ago and have decided I love it so much I want to get shoes.
What brand or model of spinning shoes do you recommend?
Answer
All spinning bikes use SPD pedals. I use mountain bike shoes with recessed cleats so I can walk easily when not spinning. You can order the shoes online, but I think it is a better idea to buy them at a local bike store so you can try them on. You will have to buy the shoes separately and then buy the SPD cleats. The mechanics at the bike shop should be able to install the cleats quickly if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself. I use my old AXO mountain biking shoes which I love but unfortunately, that company is no longer making mountain biking shoes.
Below are some links to some nice shoes to consider:
http://www.lakecycling.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=MX165-W
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24110&subcategory_ID=10040&estore_ID=1056
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19969&subcategory_ID=2120&estore_ID=1056
All spinning bikes use SPD pedals. I use mountain bike shoes with recessed cleats so I can walk easily when not spinning. You can order the shoes online, but I think it is a better idea to buy them at a local bike store so you can try them on. You will have to buy the shoes separately and then buy the SPD cleats. The mechanics at the bike shop should be able to install the cleats quickly if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself. I use my old AXO mountain biking shoes which I love but unfortunately, that company is no longer making mountain biking shoes.
Below are some links to some nice shoes to consider:
http://www.lakecycling.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=MX165-W
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24110&subcategory_ID=10040&estore_ID=1056
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19969&subcategory_ID=2120&estore_ID=1056
What are the special trainers used for spin classes and where can I buy them?
Regina Pha
I go to spin classes and i know that there are special trainers that stick to the pedal, to help me go faster, but I don't know what they're called or where to buy them-can anyone help me?
Answer
You are talking about clipless pedals.
Spin bikes generally use SPD pedals and cleats for your shoes. You can buy the SPD clips at any bike shop or online. They are shaped like a little arrow and are metal. They are the mountain bike shoe cleats. They are under $20.
You will likely have to buy bike shoes too. I strongly recommend mountain bike shoes because they have tread on them whereas road bike shoes have a slick (sometimes carbon) sole. I have taken a bad slip wearing my old road shoes in spin class and then jumping off the bike and walking the tiled hall to the restroom.
check out these links
Shoes:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2120
kinda pricey but will last you for years.
Cleats:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=1844&subcategory_ID=10047
The cleats are shown on a black shoe insert. You typically will not use that part. Once you get your gear, take it to a bike shop and have someone put on your clips for you. ( or buy it from your local bike shop)
But if you do it yourself, start with your clip placement exactly in the middle. If knee pressure or pain results, they you can play with repositioning the cleats on the bottom of your shoe.
Just verify with your spin instructor that they use SPD compatible pedals. For a time we had 2 bikes with Look system pedals and that is very different ( and highly unlikely in spin class)
You are talking about clipless pedals.
Spin bikes generally use SPD pedals and cleats for your shoes. You can buy the SPD clips at any bike shop or online. They are shaped like a little arrow and are metal. They are the mountain bike shoe cleats. They are under $20.
You will likely have to buy bike shoes too. I strongly recommend mountain bike shoes because they have tread on them whereas road bike shoes have a slick (sometimes carbon) sole. I have taken a bad slip wearing my old road shoes in spin class and then jumping off the bike and walking the tiled hall to the restroom.
check out these links
Shoes:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2120
kinda pricey but will last you for years.
Cleats:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=1844&subcategory_ID=10047
The cleats are shown on a black shoe insert. You typically will not use that part. Once you get your gear, take it to a bike shop and have someone put on your clips for you. ( or buy it from your local bike shop)
But if you do it yourself, start with your clip placement exactly in the middle. If knee pressure or pain results, they you can play with repositioning the cleats on the bottom of your shoe.
Just verify with your spin instructor that they use SPD compatible pedals. For a time we had 2 bikes with Look system pedals and that is very different ( and highly unlikely in spin class)
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