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[Mark83]

My pedals are the same and I find it easier as you clip in from the top/front of your shoe. I would image all pedals are the same. I pretty my mates Looks are the same as my Shimanos.

[matt------]

you can do both steve, you can't have too few bikes

with regards to leg extension, have a look at a few pro's riding and you may be surprised how little they extend their legs

when it comes to pushing off, you need your clipped in foot at the top so you can get a good half stroke then need to be good at clipping in quickly

I know, just road cycling seems so boring to me, the only real reason i can see to do it is to increase fitness.

Give me dirt anyday.

Flying down a hill at 50mph+ over taking cars or just weaving through traffic in town - nothing boring about that!

Also Sacrificial Pawn if you dont want to get a new bike/ just want to go out on the road now and again just purchase some road tyres for your MTB - will make a HUGE difference to speed and makes things alot easier.

[dcep3]

you can do both steve, you can't have too few bikes

with regards to leg extension, have a look at a few pro's riding and you may be surprised how little they extend their legs

when it comes to pushing off, you need your clipped in foot at the top so you can get a good half stroke then need to be good at clipping in quickly

I know, just road cycling seems so boring to me, the only real reason i can see to do it is to increase fitness.

Give me dirt anyday.

you're never going to get the adrenaline rush as with dirt riding but it beats going for a run to get fit

[Sacrificial Pawn]

Semi-slicks were on the to-do list but I'll still have a heavy MTB with 120mm forks up front; lock out or not, they're not built for flat speed.

[matt------]

you're never going to get the adrenaline rush as with dirt riding but it beats going for a run to get fit

trust me you do on the downhills. Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud. Get a car pull out on you while doing 50 on a road bike and thats pretty much game over.

[Sacrificial Pawn]

Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud.

Did you see my face a few weeks back?!

Quite a few Specialized Allez on eBay for <£300.

[steve83]

Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud.

Did you see my face a few weeks back?!

Quite a few Specialized Allez on eBay for >£300.

And my xray pics of my pelvis.

[matt------]

Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud.

Did you see my face a few weeks back?!

Quite a few Specialized Allez on eBay for >£300.

No - should have had a full face on :badrazz: but overall would rather slide down a muddy hill then slide down a road.

I just had a quick look at Specialized Allez which have sold on ebay (go advanced search tick complete box) and you get people trying to sell my bike for £400 keeping in mind its 5 years old an a 2011 version is only £500!

There have however been a few 2010 ones sell for £350 which doesn't seem too bad, but overall they seem to hold their value well - guess its a good time to sell one being nice and sunny and all.

[dcep3]

Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud.

Did you see my face a few weeks back?!

Quite a few Specialized Allez on eBay for >£300.

And my xray pics of my pelvis.

and my wrist............

[dcep3]

you're never going to get the adrenaline rush as with dirt riding but it beats going for a run to get fit

trust me you do on the downhills. Crash on a mtb and you fall into nice soft mud. Get a car pull out on you while doing 50 on a road bike and thats pretty much game over.

I don't, I just brick it, road bikes just feel so unstable compared to a mountain bike

[Sacrificial Pawn]

Yeah, full face would've saved all the pain.

Looks like a good'un:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialised-r ... 2a11e50e06

[matt------]

Yeah, full face would've saved all the pain.

Looks like a good'un:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialised-r ... 2a11e50e06

Does look like a good one. 2011 allez double model i believe, good review on it here:

http://road.cc/content/review/21703-spe ... lez-double

My guess it it will sell for £350-£400 though however he hasn't listed it very well + has low feedback so you may be onto a winner.

Can buy it new for £500 now as well so keep that in mind :bigthumb:

[smartie]

There are loads of different versions of the Allez

[steve83]

[Barney]

clipping in is easy, remembering to unclip is harder to get used to

[smartie]

If I get a road bike I will wear baggies.

[foolserrand1985]

If I get a road bike I will wear baggies.

I just whack on a T-shirt, cycling shorts (rugby undershorts) and a set of running shorts.

My baggies literally cost me 4mph average speed over the commute. Plus a shite load of chaffing.

[smartie]

4mph seems a lot.....

[foolserrand1985]

4mph seems a lot.....

Male competitive nature dictates everything I undertake, must be done with herculean effort.

[Mark83]

If I get a road bike I will wear baggies.

I said this. I then discovered the comfort of bib shorts and also jerseys with rear pockets to stash; phone, food etc. and I have not looked back.