What kinda cycling shoes do you wear for RPM?

[Sunshine]

Today at RPM I saw a few people wearing what looked like cycling shoes.I did a wee bit research and found out this can help you out with how fast you go etc.Does anyone wear cycling shoes? if so which ones are best?

Thanks.

[luv.me.oats]

my normal asics, i'm not wasting $300 on special shoes - they aren't necessary in my opinion. I've done plenty of rpm sessions wihout any problem as long as i'm strapped in

[Sunshine]

my normal asics, i'm not wasting $300 on special shoes - they aren't necessary in my opinion. I've done plenty of rpm sessions wihout any problem as long as i'm strapped in

Yer I found my normal gym shoes sweet too.Still will do some more inquires.

Thanks.

[Chillicat]

Just normal trainers for me too. I'm not a cyclist, just an occasional spinner, so no need for special shoes for me.

[Sunshine]

Just normal trainers for me too. I'm not a cyclist, just an occasional spinner, so no need for special shoes for me.

Yer I know what you girls mean,however if I do happen to come across a second hand pair cheap enough I might buy them otherwise I'm happy with my own.

[runveerun]

I have special cycling shoes for my bike but they don't fit the RPM cleats they are different :twisted: so I just wear my trainers. Unless you're doing hours and hours of endless cycling I don't think it's worth it.

[Sunshine]

I have special cycling shoes for my bike but they don't fit the RPM cleats they are different :twisted: so I just wear my trainers. Unless you're doing hours and hours of endless cycling I don't think it's worth it.

I spoke to a rpm instructor today (she has no cycle shoes at present but will be getting some).She was saying they are good for the push and especially the pull action and apprently those that have them would never go back? I really would like a pair but at a bargin price 8) cause like you say runveerun unless I'm doing hours and hours of cycling its not really worth it.

[HaNs]

Cleats make such a difference, if you can pick some up for cheap do it. Power transfer is soooooo much better.

and at least your not on a real bike, when you fall and cant unclip you look like a knob and it hurts!

[HaNs]

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[Sunshine]

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[HaNs]

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hahahahaha :pfft: funny!!

sush, wrong thread :oops:

[Sunshine]

I have special cycling shoes for my bike but they don't fit the RPM cleats they are different :twisted: so I just wear my trainers. Unless you're doing hours and hours of endless cycling I don't think it's worth it.

What kinda of cleats are yours? I'm trying to figure out what "look" cleats are? Have you heard of them?

[Optimass]

Your gym should be able to tell you if they know their equipment well enough > some have a universal clip most will have standard spd cleats.

If you're planning on doing 2 or more regular classes I recommend getting them as you will find you get at least a 20% increase in the control of the spin bike.

Way more effective workout.

[runveerun]

I have special cycling shoes for my bike but they don't fit the RPM cleats they are different :twisted: so I just wear my trainers. Unless you're doing hours and hours of endless cycling I don't think it's worth it.

What kinda of cleats are yours? I'm trying to figure out what "look" cleats are? Have you heard of them?

Mine are shimano road pedals and cleats, for RPM you need SPD cleats which are used in Mountain biking mainly.

You can pick them up cheap a really good site is http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/division/bike ... itle/Shoes

they have good specials on you can get a pair for $100