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Old 11-08.-2004, 01:17 AM   #1
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ok, recently got new off road shoes.....i found them v. comfortable to walk round i etc, but after riding for 20k or so i get a 'pins and needles' sensation in my toes.......any one else had this problem? or know what i can do...
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Old 11-08.-2004, 01:53 AM   #2
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It may be caused by too tight shoes, try thinner socks, or none at all, and loosen the front strap slightly. Also try moving the cleats back a bit. Maybe 5 mm or so, and lower you saddle by the same amount.
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Old 11-08.-2004, 01:59 AM   #3
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shoes are fine....too big really but the dont go smaller than size 36 jus outta interest no1 has got an old pair of 35's they wanna sell do they? but th neway.....i'll try moving my cleats
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Another idea, check the 3rd article on this page:
http://www.roadbikerider.com/articl...d=gslqwVzN5rbfs
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