In our last post we wrote all about mountain bike pedals. There is another tip you should take into account before embarking on your biking vacation to Morzine. It is known that not only the pedals are an important component of the bike. The shoe that the biker wears has a lot to do with the experience, enjoyment and affectivity of the bike ride.

What makes a riding shoe unique?

A riding shoe has to keep the rider’s foot comfortable and not swelling for hours of intense activity. Originally mountain bike shoe were made of hard leather soles with a metal or a plastic plate nailed to it in order to connect to connect to the pedals and allow the biker a better grip of the pedals. Since the clipless pedals became more popular, riding shoes advanced accordingly. Today there is a wide variety of kinds of biking shoes available in the biking market.

Here are some features of biking shoes, which allow the biker a safe, efficient and fun biking experience:

1. Sole – it is important to look for a smooth, tough and inflexible sole in order to allow an efficient connection to the pedal and make the most energy effective cycle of the crank.
2. The sole should be slightly curved at the ball of the foot in order to transfer force to the toe when cycling.
3. Velcro straps are better for use in biking shoes, instead of laces. The Velcro allows more flexibility in use.
4. Shoes that unhook easily.

I advise any biker to ride regularly with biking shoes. There are both healthier and safer for the rider’s foot than regular shoes. If you do not own a pair, a vacation in Morzine is a wonderful chance to purchase one in one of the many bike stores. If you are not interested in purchasing a pair, you can rent one to enjoy on your vacation.

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Pedals are a very important part of the mountain bike and are very important in contributing to the affectivity and enjoyment of your bike ride. The experience of your vacation will be affected by what kind of pedals you will use. I recommend giving this issue some thought.

There are different kinds of pedals available in the market. In this article I will describe the three main kinds. It is important to get to know those three kinds of pedals, in order to decide what kind of bike pedal is suitable for you. A major part of getting the best out of your bike ride, is riding on the right kind of pedal for you.

Clipless

Clipless pedals are recommended for most average and typical riders. The idea of this kind of pedals and of many others is to take better advantage muscle power by allowing an efficient full cycle of the crank by connecting the rider’s foot to the in a stable way pedal. This kind of pedal connects the rider’s foot to the pedal in a way that if he would like to disconnect from the bike, all he has to do is turn his foot in an angle. The option of easy disconnection makes the clipless pedals safe for riding on. This kind of pedal will come in handy ascending and descending the trails of the French Alps.

The second option for mountain bike pedals are the cage style pedals. These kinds of pedals are found mostly on novice and beginner bikes. The connection of the rider’s foot to the pedal is less stable in this kind of pedal. The advantage in this kind of pedals is its low price. If you do not go out to ride much, you might find this kind of pedal suitable for you.

The third and most popular type of pedals are the platform pedals. These pedals offer no attachment between the riders foot to the pedal. This kind is safe and comfortable for any rider who would like to put down his feet at any given time, yet it is considerably less efficient.

In any case it is important to know what kinds of pedals are best for you. I recommend the option of renting a bike with clipless pedals for your visit in Morzine in order to enjoy their benefits, without the obligation to purchase them.

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