SPD's and tingling feet
Discussion
My road bike is fitted with these SPD mountain bike pedals:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
I find that when riding on rough roads that my feet end up tingling - not painful but definitely uncomfortable. I don't believe it's because my shoes are too tight because I've slackened them off before and the tingling continued.
I am considering swapping over to SPD-SL or comparable proper road pedal/shoe combination to hopefully eradicate this. Has anyone had this problem before, and what pedal did you go for - SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay ? I'm tempted by Speedplay as the amount of float should make the transition easier (as I understand it refers to the degree you can move your heels inwards or outwards without unclipping?). Or would I be better going for SPD-SL / Look etc?
Thanks
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
I find that when riding on rough roads that my feet end up tingling - not painful but definitely uncomfortable. I don't believe it's because my shoes are too tight because I've slackened them off before and the tingling continued.
I am considering swapping over to SPD-SL or comparable proper road pedal/shoe combination to hopefully eradicate this. Has anyone had this problem before, and what pedal did you go for - SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay ? I'm tempted by Speedplay as the amount of float should make the transition easier (as I understand it refers to the degree you can move your heels inwards or outwards without unclipping?). Or would I be better going for SPD-SL / Look etc?
Thanks
nammynake said:
My road bike is fitted with these SPD mountain bike pedals:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
I find that when riding on rough roads that my feet end up tingling - not painful but definitely uncomfortable. I don't believe it's because my shoes are too tight because I've slackened them off before and the tingling continued.
I am considering swapping over to SPD-SL or comparable proper road pedal/shoe combination to hopefully eradicate this. Has anyone had this problem before, and what pedal did you go for - SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay ? I'm tempted by Speedplay as the amount of float should make the transition easier (as I understand it refers to the degree you can move your heels inwards or outwards without unclipping?). Or would I be better going for SPD-SL / Look etc?
Thanks
New kit won't necessarily cure any problems you may be experiencing: if incorrectly set-up, it could be just as bad, if not worse.http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
I find that when riding on rough roads that my feet end up tingling - not painful but definitely uncomfortable. I don't believe it's because my shoes are too tight because I've slackened them off before and the tingling continued.
I am considering swapping over to SPD-SL or comparable proper road pedal/shoe combination to hopefully eradicate this. Has anyone had this problem before, and what pedal did you go for - SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay ? I'm tempted by Speedplay as the amount of float should make the transition easier (as I understand it refers to the degree you can move your heels inwards or outwards without unclipping?). Or would I be better going for SPD-SL / Look etc?
Thanks
What you describe could be anything: shoes, soles, cleat position, saddle position etc, etc, etc. I'd get a reasonable attempt at bike fitting before hitting the shops.
Problem is likely to be your shoes, although overall setup could contribute.
I had a similar issue with a set of SPD shoes (Shimano RT31's), they had 2 x velcro fasteners across the top of the shoes, and to stop my feet feeling as if they were pulling out of the shoes on the upwards stroke I had to fasten the velcro quite tightly, nett result was lots of hotspots.
Swapped the shoes for a pair of Mavic Galibiers and the problem has gone away thanks to the fastening system on the Mavics. The Galibiers have a ratchet fastener which fastens across the bridge of the foot and removes the feeling that the foot might come loose from the shoe, which means the 2 x velcro fasteners below the ratchet don't have to be fastened as tightly.
Best course of action is to get along to your (decent) LBS and ask for some advice, be prepared to shell out for some new shoes though! Also, speaking from experience cheaper shoes are a false economy, the ones that fit well cost more........
I was using M520's but once I got used to being 'clipped in' I swapped so Speedplay Zero's - they won't make any difference to your feet and hotspots but if you suffer from knee/ankle discomfort they will make a HUGE difference! I have found that I have dialled out all of the float but each foot is adjusted slightly differently, make for a much more comfortable ride.
I had a similar issue with a set of SPD shoes (Shimano RT31's), they had 2 x velcro fasteners across the top of the shoes, and to stop my feet feeling as if they were pulling out of the shoes on the upwards stroke I had to fasten the velcro quite tightly, nett result was lots of hotspots.
Swapped the shoes for a pair of Mavic Galibiers and the problem has gone away thanks to the fastening system on the Mavics. The Galibiers have a ratchet fastener which fastens across the bridge of the foot and removes the feeling that the foot might come loose from the shoe, which means the 2 x velcro fasteners below the ratchet don't have to be fastened as tightly.
Best course of action is to get along to your (decent) LBS and ask for some advice, be prepared to shell out for some new shoes though! Also, speaking from experience cheaper shoes are a false economy, the ones that fit well cost more........
I was using M520's but once I got used to being 'clipped in' I swapped so Speedplay Zero's - they won't make any difference to your feet and hotspots but if you suffer from knee/ankle discomfort they will make a HUGE difference! I have found that I have dialled out all of the float but each foot is adjusted slightly differently, make for a much more comfortable ride.
Edited by MadDad on Friday 18th May 09:47
Could it be cold feet?
Poor circulation is often the cause of tingling feelings in ones extremities.
Most cycling shoes are made for cycling in the heat of the TdF or Giro and therefore are thin mesh to keep the feet cool. Doesn't translate too well to our usual cool conditions with wind chill thrown in for good measure!
Poor circulation is often the cause of tingling feelings in ones extremities.
Most cycling shoes are made for cycling in the heat of the TdF or Giro and therefore are thin mesh to keep the feet cool. Doesn't translate too well to our usual cool conditions with wind chill thrown in for good measure!
If I ride my hardtail or s/s bikes, which both have M520s (and Spesh shoes) off road it's fine, but for on road stuff I get the tingles too. My roadie has SPD SLs (and Spesh road shoes) and I never have the problem.
I put it down to the SLs offering wider support on road, and off road the constant changing of position/un clipping etc giving better circulation and reduced pressure points. But I know feck all about sport in general so I might be wrong!
I put it down to the SLs offering wider support on road, and off road the constant changing of position/un clipping etc giving better circulation and reduced pressure points. But I know feck all about sport in general so I might be wrong!
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