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Clipless Shoes

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  • 27-11-2007 1:32pm
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    fish-head
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    My girlfriend might be getting me some Sidi Dominator 5s for christmas and though I was initially super excited I realised that buying a shoe over the internet isn't such a great idea. I have wider than usual feet, so I have a feeling that it'd be a bad idea to buy without trying. I know they do a wide fitting shoe but I've also heard they run quite narrow..

    What brands do Dublin bike shops usually carry, have they a good selection? I'm looking for a stiffish MTB shoe (not for an MTB but so I can walk with them on).


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    Morgan
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    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055185396

    Common brands in Dublin - Shimano, Diadora, Carnac, Specialized, Cannondale.

    If you buy online you can always send them back. Some places charge a "restocking fee" (Chainreaction) while others don't (Wiggle).


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    Raam
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    Morgan wrote: »
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055185396

    Common brands in Dublin - Shimano, Diadora, Carnac, Specialized, Cannondale.

    If you buy online you can always send them back. Some places charge a "restocking fee" (Chainreaction) while others don't (Wiggle).

    I sent stuff back to CRC but don't recall being charged anything.


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    Wheelworx
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    Sidi tend to be a narrow fitting shoe


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    fish-head
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    Cheers lads.


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    flickerx
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    I know absolutely nothing about clipless pedals and shoes, but I'm going to fit them to my fixie after Christmas. Can anyone direct me to a website where all the different types and options are explained in a Fisher Price / "for dummies" style? I guess it would be an easier option for me if I could wear the shoes around work during the day rather than have to change in and out every morning and evening.

    Thanx


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    Ghost Rider
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    Chain Reaction don't charge anything for returns, though you do have to pay for the return postage (naturally enough).
    Morgan wrote: »
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055185396

    Common brands in Dublin - Shimano, Diadora, Carnac, Specialized, Cannondale.

    If you buy online you can always send them back. Some places charge a "restocking fee" (Chainreaction) while others don't (Wiggle).


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    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    flickerx wrote: »
    I know absolutely nothing about clipless pedals and shoes, but I'm going to fit them to my fixie after Christmas. Can anyone direct me to a website where all the different types and options are explained in a Fisher Price / "for dummies" style? I guess it would be an easier option for me if I could wear the shoes around work during the day rather than have to change in and out every morning and evening.

    Thanx

    If you want to walk around in them, you will want spd compatible shoes and pedals. I have double sided spd pedals on my fixie and I use a pretty basic pair of Shimano MTB shoes. You can get ones which are more street-like and look like trainers. My pedals allow you to clip in on both sides and do not have a platform. There are some pedals available which have a platform on one side and the spd system on the other side. This allows you to easily use regular shoes with the pedals.


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