...and man and machine were one.
Got my Shimano M647 pedals in the mail on Saturday, which I got a great deal on via ebay. They are used but still in great condition. Today, I went out to Nomad Cycles and picked up a pair of Specialized Taho shoes and SPD cleats. Then I went home and installed everything and took a spin around lake merced.
Wow! Really I don't know how I rode without these. Ok I know how I rode, but damn does it make a huge difference when accelerating and powering up inclines. I noticed that I will need to retrain how to pedal as I am used to just powering up hills by pushing down and now it's easier and more efficient to maintain a continual circular motion.
I'd like to go back out for another ride, but first I need to finish the chores and I could debating whether to take a nap -- didn't sleep long last night.
Wow! Really I don't know how I rode without these. Ok I know how I rode, but damn does it make a huge difference when accelerating and powering up inclines. I noticed that I will need to retrain how to pedal as I am used to just powering up hills by pushing down and now it's easier and more efficient to maintain a continual circular motion.
I'd like to go back out for another ride, but first I need to finish the chores and I could debating whether to take a nap -- didn't sleep long last night.