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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #20 on: February 24, 2011, 08:43:09 AM
stumpbumper


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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2011, 08:43:09 AM »
Have you tried taking along waterproof gaiters?  Won't keep your feet dry during a creek dunking but perfect for rainy days, wet brush and snow.  I use them with my waterproofed 5.10s.

PEET makes a butane-powered drier but might be a bit bulky unless you are pulling a trailer   Wink

Happy trails.   glasses2
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #21 on: March 09, 2011, 06:14:05 AM
tartosuc


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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2011, 06:14:05 AM »
Hi all,
my first post here.

I use flat pedals with 5/10 on regualar days but when things get wet i use my Merrel hiking boots. I find that it works pretty well, the sole is stiff enough and you dont feel the sole arch that much. I loose a little bit on the grip but not enough to make it a problem.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #22 on: March 11, 2011, 06:23:46 AM
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« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2011, 06:23:46 AM »
I used to hate getting wet feet both because they'd get sore easily and get cold even more easily. I tried all manner of things, up to and including gaiters, but my preferred solution is a good pair of Gore-Tex oversocks. Thin, light and very effective.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #23 on: March 11, 2011, 08:36:32 AM
tartosuc


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« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2011, 08:36:32 AM »
I agree with the gore tex socks comment.
i usually use them also, combined with my hiking boots
i find that even with the gore tex socks, my 5/10 biking shoes  retain water too much and get heavy .. they also get damage a lot faster when they are wet.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #24 on: March 16, 2011, 08:51:12 PM
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« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2011, 08:51:12 PM »
I think some sort of ultralight waterproof over-shoe-cover is in store.  I'll either find one or make a pair.  Does anyone know of any?  Not even sure what they are called.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #25 on: March 17, 2011, 08:06:52 AM
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« Reply #25 on: March 17, 2011, 08:06:52 AM »
I think you may be thinking of spats, as referenced in this GF interview:
http://reviews.mtbr.com/nahbs/2011/03/15/gary-fisher-interview/

or the awkward but functional version here:
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/musa-splats-pair/60-053

Kind of like gaiters that cover the shoe.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #26 on: March 18, 2011, 09:10:45 PM
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« Reply #26 on: March 18, 2011, 09:10:45 PM »
Hey I ride flats exclusively and my shoe of choice is the Merrell Moab Ventillator.  It's a trail running shoe but doesn't have a pronouced heel; the bottom is pretty flat.  The tread sticks to aluminum just fine and is great off the bike.  They dry out quite fast.  The soles stand up well to traction pins.  I've had many pair and usually the rest of the shoe fails before the traction pins wear though the sole.

To that end, it is a lightweight shoe and doesn't last too long.  Sure are comfy for pushing up those mountain passes though.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #27 on: March 18, 2011, 10:03:31 PM
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« Reply #27 on: March 18, 2011, 10:03:31 PM »
Splats.  Yeah, but No.

I'll check out the Merrell--worst case, swap the sole.  Thanks!
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #28 on: March 27, 2011, 01:57:11 PM
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« Reply #28 on: March 27, 2011, 01:57:11 PM »
"...a miniature boot drier!"

...take a couple warm stones from next to the campfire and put them into the shoes.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #29 on: April 24, 2011, 05:48:25 AM
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« Reply #29 on: April 24, 2011, 05:48:25 AM »
Used these shoe covers on 5.10 Impacts in hours of driving rain--no issues, completely dry:

http://www.rei.com/product/725342/sugoi-resistor-bike-booties


A good alternative to permanent waterproofing (read permanent de-ventilating).
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #30 on: May 12, 2011, 05:01:39 AM
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« Reply #30 on: May 12, 2011, 05:01:39 AM »
Spent some time debating this one. Which would you choose?

1. Powergrips
2. Shimano PD-M647
3. Shimano PD-A530

For 4 months of touring, mostly road but the CT and trails in Utah mixed in
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #31 on: May 12, 2011, 05:58:32 AM
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« Reply #31 on: May 12, 2011, 05:58:32 AM »
Quote from: xckeefe12 on May 12, 2011, 05:01:39 AM
Spent some time debating this one. Which would you choose?

1. Powergrips
2. Shimano PD-M647
3. Shimano PD-A530

For 4 months of touring, mostly road but the CT and trails in Utah mixed in

I dont like powergrips personnaly.
PD-a530 are awkward to use, hard to flip to the clip side as they tend to pivot with the clip down...theyre also quite cheap in quality.
PD-m647 are a reference in quality and reliability for a clipless pedal. you would still feel the clip part when using flat shoes but they will do the job, ... i would go for theses if yoy plan on using clipless shoes mainly and occasionnal flat shoe ride.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #32 on: May 12, 2011, 10:41:13 AM
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« Reply #32 on: May 12, 2011, 10:41:13 AM »
Some new bike shoes from Teva, with an ion waterproof coating may be of interest.

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-blog/tevas-first-bike-shoe-debuts/8277.html
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #33 on: May 14, 2011, 11:55:17 AM
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« Reply #33 on: May 14, 2011, 11:55:17 AM »
Fortybelow.com has a selection of Very water-resistant / waterproof neoprene overboots...With anything from moderate to no mods you can really make a pair of boots into what you want...l'll dig up a pic or three from a project boot of my own.
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #34 on: May 14, 2011, 12:38:31 PM
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« Reply #34 on: May 14, 2011, 12:38:31 PM »
My mod for COLD weather.  Good clipless and comfortable riding for hours, even at -40f...that's -40c for everyone else in the world...
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  Topic Name: bikepacking with flat pedals/shoes Reply #35 on: May 14, 2011, 12:44:17 PM
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« Reply #35 on: May 14, 2011, 12:44:17 PM »
A friend's mod using different FortyBelow.com booties for some -40f ss / platform Iditarod Trail action...
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