On Fri, 01 Oct 2004 07:50:22 +0000, Brian wrote:
> Well, I'm going into Edinburgh to see if I can find a pair of size 48
> cycling shoes.
>
> Not too confident, so I'm probably going to end up getting a set of
> toeclips and just use my old trainers...
Just back from a trip into Edinburgh Bicycles.
Very surprised to see that they had quite a few size 48s in stock.
Tried on a pair of Shimano MO21s in size 48 - very tight widthwise and
lengthwise.
Then tried on a pair of Specialized Taho ATB in size 48. Perfect fit as I
rtried them on in the shop with thick hiking socks (planning ahead for the
colder weather)
They are a more snug fit than my trainers / soft hiking boots, but they
are not uncomfortably so - I'm more used to wearing big soft hiking boots.
I have them on at the moment, left foot with a thin pair of socks and a
sealskinz sock, right foot just a thin pair of cotton socks. Left foot
feeling a bit tight.
However, they seem a good fit, and were not too bad at 54.95 UKP
They also don't look too garish either:
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/05ShoeTaho_l.jpg
The proof of the pudding will be when I wear them on my next cycle ride
(still using non clipless pedals without toeclips), but I'm pretty sure
they should be OK.
LOL, I ended up spending 140UKP in Edinburgh bicycles by the time I also
bought a pair of Endura Winter Cruiser Longs, Minoura Space grip (to
reduce my handlebar clutter!), Lizard skins fork boot (to try and keep the
cack out of my suspension forks), a Cateye EL200 LED, and a pair of
specialized inner tubes.
'tis only money! :-D
Main thing is I have now got a pair of cycling shoes, so I may change over
to spds soon.
--
Brian
