Shimano Triathlon TR30 Cycling Shoes Features: Entry level triathlon shoe that delivers ... more
high performance for the enthusiast Wide single reverse-closure strap offers rapid fitting and adjustment on the go, and will not become tangled in the chain whe...
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Advantages: Comfortable, Supportive, Great looks, Bargain price, Good Grips Disadvantages: Cold in winter, Not waterproof, Shimano sizing system
I recently purchased a pair of Shimano M072 shoes for use with a pair of Shimano M520 SPD pedals. I managed to pick up the shoes for around £20.00 new which for that price I would say is a total bargain!! The Shimano M072 SPD shoes have Mountain Bike style recessed cleats which make the shoes a lot easier to walk around in than the road style cleats, and pretty good rubber grips on the bottom which stop you sliding around in mud.
I am actually using the shoes with my road bike at the moment but would recommend them for both road and mountain bike users! There are a couple of points I have picked up on though which would be worth noting.
Shimano have a quite a strange sizing system. I am a size 8 normally which in European sizes is a 42. The Shimanoshoes are sized using European sizes, however it is worth buying the size above what ...
Advantages: Strong, well made, functional Disadvantages: Nothing yet.
SPD INTRO
Shimano M072 shoes are SPD cycling shoes so here's a quick explanation of what SPD is.
For those who may not know SPD stands for Shimano Pedaling Dynamic. All very nice I hear you say, so to explain they are Clipless pedals. Basically you get a pair of shoes, bolt on some clips to the shoes, get a pair of SPD pedals which are like a clamp, step on the pedals and your feet are locked to the pedals. Rotating your feet to the side then releases you from the pedal. (not as dangerous as it sounds).
GENERAL
Shimano mountain bike shoes have been around for a number of years now and in my opinion if you are a user of SPD pedals then you can't beat Shimano PSD shoes for reliability. I have used number if different types over the years, most of which I cant remember the name off and ones that usually found the bucket because they ...
skrg28 30.03.2007
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There wasn't a category for Triathlon as such, so hopefully here will do.
Triathlon isn't one of the most popular sports in exsitence, but it is becoming more and more popular and is a well established Olympic Sport. Triathlon, as the name suggests, consists of three sports which are swimming, cycling and running. Each racer must compete each discipline whilst trying to be faster than their competitors.
The first leg of the triathlon consists of a 1500m swim. Now that might not seem like a long distance when you consider how far people run in races, but I can imagine having to swim that far would be pretty difficult!! The swim normally takes place in a natural river, which adds to the difficulty. Luckily the competitors wear wetsuits so they aren't going to freeze to death!! It takes the runners around 20 minutes to do the swim ...
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Product details
Long Name
Triathlon TR30 Shoes
Type
Bike Shoes
Manufacturer
Shimano
Manufacturer's product description
Shimano Triathlon TR30 Cycling Shoes Features: Entry level triathlon shoe that delivers high performance for the enthusiast Wide single reverse-closure strap offers rapid fitting and adjustment on the go, and will not become tangled in the chain when pedalling with the feet out of the shoes during rapid transitions 45 mm wide cuttable Velcro-style hook-and-loop strap gives plenty of support without applying pressure to the top of the foot Soft and seamless lining allows use without socks without chafing, and is quick drying Rubber protection on the heel and nose to prevent damage to the shoes in the transition period Insole is ventilated for increased comfort Mesh panels give great ventilation adding to comfort Fibreglass reinforced nylon outer sole gives an excellent combination of stiffness and compliance aiding pedalling efficiency SPD-SL / Look, SPD-R and SPD cleat compatible Weight 524 g for a pair of size 40 Please Note:- Pedal cleats are not included with the shoes, they can be bought separately and are always supplied with new pedals
