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Thanks for the help guys!
I took them out on a cycle path and just would coast (single speed freewheel bike) and then unclip and the. Break to a stop leaning on my left foot had a few dodgy moments when I would topple to the right wide but managed to unclip before I hit the dirt.
I found that unclipping one foot and pedalling with just the one also helped me.
I think I'll stick with them going to take them on some more paths before the open road.

Hey everyone I am fairly new to road riding mostly been riding on cycle paths and recreational but recently bought a single speed road bike to commute and I have been out on it a few times. It came with platform pedals and I have at some dodgy moments when my foot has come off the pedal.
I recently bought some time atac roc pedals and they make powering up the hill a breeze but I've had some major falls forgetting to clip out!
Would you say I should get used to the platform pedals and to control the bike first (Im nervous doing hill starts and approaching junctions and busy traffic at the mo
moment) and then switch to the clipless pedals or jus stick to the clipless pedals?
I've only rode clipless around less busy streets Im too nervous at the moment to ride clipless on the road incase I crash into a car or fall off at traffic lights.
Sorry for the lame post. But in quite a dilemma.

Why don't you start a new thread to ask that question :-)

Yes, a 23c tyre will fit that rim as it appears to be 13.9 wide.

Thanks kerley :) was thinking of starting a new thread but my mouse broke :O

Stupid question. But will I not be able to fit 700 x 23 Durano S on my 2011 Flyer http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/road/flyer/flyer/specs with the stock Alex DA28 rims?

@rhb this was my first pair of Contis so I am not really the one to judge, they are most probably the cheapest of cheap of what the brand has to offer. May have been a manufactures flaw but they only lasted practically 3 days and this was only a 2-4 mile commute over those days. And I pumped the suckers up to 120 each day (well when they needed to be pumped).

Thanks hugo for the links mate I'll check them all out and will use the advanced thread features.
@Aroogah 3 days of riding and the seemed to wear straight away.
I saw a post on here which had a poll and the Gatorskins seemed to be winning for some reason but I've only heard people say bad things about them :s

dont worry, bark is worse than bite

my first thread got flamed, its all part of the process!

No problem mate pop my flame cherry as much as you like :)

But I have to say those contis that came with my bike are pretty shit ha!

Another tyre thread? Start here. http://www.lfgss.com/thread11540.html

Thanks for the link

this guy starts new threads for each of his questions, as clearly in all the time we have never covered tyres, pedals or trackstanding.

I used the search on the forums but nothing popped up when I typed in Schwalbe only people selling tyre's came up. Prancer you probably posted lots of threads before asking questions. I thought the whole point of forums was to help each-other out obviously if I came across something I wouldn't have posted.
Thanks for the post for the link to the tyre thread I did not come across that one. If I did I would have not posted this stupid thread.
And this is only my second thread that I have started. I joined in on the ATAC pedal ones to ask people for help.
I'll think twice next time before posting pointless threads.

Thanks mate just seem pretty heavy compared to the Duranos but I've heard that guys (and gals) have had their Marathons last for years!
Want a tyre which is pretty fast but is still pretty puncture proof that's why I thought about the Duranos Plus.
Danke Schon

My stock Continental Ultra Race 25c tyres failed after a week. They have worn out completely and the rear tyre has a puncture and also the presta valve has failed.
Pretty shit tyres I must say. But what do you expect on a stock bike.
Thinking of getting the Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres (as the seem quite light), but have heard a lot of good review about the Marathons that Schwalbe offer.
Looking for a 700x25 tyre to fit on my stock AlexRims DA28. Anyone have anything good/bad to say about the Duranos?
Cheers forum

Can anybody track a pair of these down?

think they are the spd dunk but little worn out check out this link:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread8920.html

ones on the top right of the first page

plus these but in black

http://www.bikeradar.com/gallery/article/nikes-new-skate-style-spd-shoes-15780?img=2&pn=nikes-new-skate-style-spd-shoes&mlc=news%2Farticle#2

Bought the Kursk pros today really comfortable. Had to buy a size lower because the sizing is quite a bit bigger than normal.
Haven't had time to ride with them yet or clip in cause got loads of dissertation to do as I'm in my final year of uni and haven't had any time to cycle :( Will post go say how they are cycling. One of the nicest looking of the lot though I would say!

I am an idiot... got my years wrong!

Offered a 2011 for £480.

Sorry, JD.

where did you order from?

http://www.dzrshoes.com/ are rumoured to be bringing a non-leather shoe out this fall.

Sorry guys I'm just rather obsessive like that cause I don't want to go spending tonnes on money on something that may be crap. But that's the way in life to find out about things and learn your mistakes.
Anyway when they arrive I'll post a review to let other riders know what the products like.

Cheers everyone for the help and sorry for the ludicrous amount of posts!

have and all I came across is the Kursch and as this forum is regarding posts of casual spd shoes I want to know if anyone came across any that they haven't posted, which I could have missed on google...

Internet wisdom favours the Roc ATAC, not the XS, and carbon is the fastest materia. Get them.

Time ATAC ROC S vs. Time ATAC XS - Mountain Bike Review

cheers furry I'll go for the Carbon's then for only a few bob extra may as well...

I have a pair of aliums for sale, no cleats, almost new £15.

do you have any pictures of the Aliums you are selling?
Braker if you want them you get them cause I may just go for the Rocs but 15 pound is a bargain!!

any non-leather versions out there?

Ok guys this will be my very last post on the subject of the matter. I went into my LBS to look at the Time Pedals they had both the Roc ATAC S and Roc ATAC Carbon (think they have been discontinued this year) in stock and fairly cheap with a price difference of 7 sterling between the two.
I could also get the XS model for 3 pound difference online, but heard people say that the XS are harder to engage and disengage?
Think I should go for the 2010 Carbon Pedals?

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£144 at Ribble

Roc ATAC S £65 from Merlin

I'd go for Sidi Dragon 2's instead, but they are a bit spendy.

Cheers Dammit but I don't think I can spend that much on the Sidis at the moment if I am going to get the pedals too :(
Should I try to avoid the Chrome Kursks or do you think they'll be fine? Cheers Smallfurry also will definitely try to get used to the clipless pedals on a quiet road or car park before I start commuting on them

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Try the shoes first to see if it's comfortable before deciding on them.

I really like the look of these shoes now http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/chrome-kursk-pro-spd-shoes-897.html

I usually wear canvas type shoes out when I go cycling cause I don't like too heavy of a shoe. My LBS doesn't supply these unfortunately but do you think they will still be walkable with the ATAC cleats.
Sorry for so many questions but this is my first pair of clipless pedals/shoes