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Off to Revs this weekend and thinking about trying flats. The only shoes I have, however, are Mavic Alpine XL's.
Anyone used them with flats? Any good? Or am I better sticking to my SPD's?
Aren't they SPD shoes? I wouldn't unless you have tried them and are happy.....I'd be very surprised if they work well on flats but I suppose it's possible
Won't work. SPD Shoes that have a full sole like Five Tens for example can sort of work if you have a cleat cover, but they still suck because most of the time these shoes are much stiffer and have harder souls with much less grip. I've tried my Five Ten Hellcats on flat pedals and they sucked massive balls.
But if you have a pair of flat pedals slap them on your bike and go for a test ride, you'll see.
If you're considering switiching to flats I wouldn't try them without a decent pedal and shoe, because you will come to the conclusion that flats suck but in reality you just have the wrong parts.
I was kinda thinking they might not work too well but worth asking the question..
horrid, used to have them and swapped bikes with mates a few times who used flats. scary scary scary.