shoe and helmet advice needed.
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FairfaxPat
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Sidi's are the most comfortable riding shoes I have ever had- a bit pricy, though.
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DHB":3q3145h7 said:
+1 for the 5:10s if you ride flats.
Insane levels of grip on the pedals.
As for helmets, would recommend the Urge Endur-o-matic helmet if you don't mind the looks. I know it's a bit marmite, but comfy and good protection.
Vans Gravel are good if you can find them and am currently on 5:10 Freeriders which are as comfy as slippers.
As far as helmets go I would try them on somewhere like Halfords to find your best fit, I ended up with a Giro Hex and is very comfy and lets lots of air in to cool my noggin.
As far as helmets go I would try them on somewhere like Halfords to find your best fit, I ended up with a Giro Hex and is very comfy and lets lots of air in to cool my noggin.
suburbanreuben
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Your best bet for helmets is to try a few on. Different manufacturers tend to make different shaped helmets. What suits you might not suit someone else.
For shoes, I find Specialized to be very comfy,, despite my flipper shaped feet with extra bunions.
For shoes, I find Specialized to be very comfy,, despite my flipper shaped feet with extra bunions.
Andy R":2fkyyo8i said:Giro Hex is excellent but the Xen is even better
I bought a Xen last month. Very comfortable, good coverage, lots of adjustment, and not to mention half price at On-One, brilliant.
Shoes... Sidi, as others have noted, pricey but you get what you pay for!
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Nothing sorted yet but I went into planet X today, but they only had the shimano and sidi shoes and no 5:10's.
Found the shimano a bit too sporty and stiff for what I am looking for. I wear Sidi rain motorbike boots so I know how good a brand they are, but I think the 5:10's will be more comfy for walking and biking combined.
Great help everyone, thanks.
Dean.
Nothing sorted yet but I went into planet X today, but they only had the shimano and sidi shoes and no 5:10's.
Found the shimano a bit too sporty and stiff for what I am looking for. I wear Sidi rain motorbike boots so I know how good a brand they are, but I think the 5:10's will be more comfy for walking and biking combined.
Great help everyone, thanks.
Dean.
