"Phil Bixby" <
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> > I tried some for a couple of weeks this summer (not SPDs but Time ATACS)
> and
> > loved the feel of them. They made my legs feel like part of the
drivetrain
> > rather than just pushing it. Unfortunately they made my knees ache so
had
> to
> > come off.
>
> I can't see a reason why cleated shoes/pedals *in themselves* should cause the aching knees...
> variables to try would be:-
>
> * Trying aligning them slightly differently to vary the alignment of your feet
> * Try moving them slightly back or forward to vary position of your feet
> * Try more (or less) float so your knees can move a bit if that's what
they
> need (if the type of pedals allows this)
> * Try upping your cadence by using one gear lower so your knees don't get strained
>
> I've been using SPD-SL's for a while and they *do* take some fiddling with to get set up - but
> well worth it for the way effort can then be turned
into
> motion!
Oh I know, I know. Unfortunately I only had c. 3 weeks to fiddle before the start of a longish tour.
As departure neared I decided the risk was too great and so abandoned until a time less pressured.
Soon, soon....... tony R.