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Old 07-13-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cscmc1
I know some of you are cyclists, and hope someone can point me in the right direction as I attempt to resurrect my old Peugeot roadbike. It should need only tubes and tires (comments on brands are welcome) suitable for dry but uneven roads (think country blacktop here, potholes not uncommon).

I'd like to do some short-ish duathalons -- there is a 2 mi run -- 20 mile ride -- 2 mile run coming up in September, for instance. Do I need to bother with clips or cycling shoes for this distance, or am I best-off tucking my laces in on my running shoes for the biking portions? Who makes an affordable and decent cycling shoe/clip setup these days (assuming I need to buy them)?

Many thanks!

Chris
PM Kuan, he is our resident bike expert.

I use clipless shoes for my mountain and road bike.

I just use different shoes. The shoes that I use for my mountain bike allow me to walk on them, since the clip attachment point is almost fully recessed into the shoe's sole.

The shoes that I use for my road bike are nealry impossible to walk on...

Shimano makes affordable and advanced systems. Check out their website (the biking website, not their fishing website).

I use Michelin tires for the road bike and whatever is on sale and has the right kind of knobbing and thread for the mountain bike.

Good luck my friend...sounds like a lot of fun....
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