geoff-r Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 If you get leg to big ring contact you are doing something very wrong and will have more to worry about if it happens in a crash (ie it will be a major stack over the bike!). Pedal to shin is never nice, especially on flats with pins, they always manage to shred your leg Thats why I love running SPDs now On the upgrade front, depending on where you're riding I'd go for tyres, new forks and brakes. Then look at drive train when it wears out. Also might be an idea go get a good bike mech to bleed your brakes if they've never been done before. Avids are known for crap bleed from the factory and its relatively quick and easy (you can get a kit to DIY for ~£30) and makes a very noticable difference. After all that lot, maybe wheels. Depends how into it you get In fairness it was more of a concern than something that's actually happened before but thinking about it I know you're right. This bike looks like it has Shimano SPD pedals on it, might have to invest in the shoes, I've never used them before but do they make a definite difference and feel to the bike? I'd like to change the forks at some point as well. The brakes have been bled or so I was told by the guy I bought it from as the bike had a full service not too long ago, they feel strong enough for the moment. I think I'm going to have to get on the forums and read up and get out there, think I'm starting to neglect my 370 already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 SPDs are very marmite tbh. You either love being clipped in or hate it. You do already have SPD pedals so you could try some cheap shoes to give it a go if you like. I say cheap shoes as if you dont like it, you normally cant reverse the wholes you need in the shies for the cleats. I always ride with the sping tension nice and loose so its easy to clip out. Also worth trying some multi release cleats too as they allow you to unclip in any direction - not just by twisting your feet as standard cleats do. Sounds like the brakes will be fine, so just get out and ride - although I suggest some cheap flat pedals if you dont have SPD shoes as those pedals arent designed for normal shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Don't know much about push bikes, I had a striker! However might have your sercurity covered http://www.thefancy.com/things/265297919/****-You-Bike-Thief%E2%84%A2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Don't know much about push bikes, I had a striker!However might have your sercurity covered http://www.thefancy.com/things/265297919/****-You-Bike-Thief%E2%84%A2 That's quality Sounds like the brakes will be fine, so just get out and ride - although I suggest some cheap flat pedals if you dont have SPD shoes as those pedals arent designed for normal shoes I don't have SPD shoes so I might have to get a cheap set of flat pedals for the time being the closest I came to being fixed in was using straps on a fixee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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