Before starting to wear cycling shoes, you must understand that if you have no experience with them, they can bring certain risks. These include the possibility of not being able to unclasp in an emergency, leading to a fall. When falling, the shoes remain attached to the pedals, increasing the risk of injury to the ankles and knees. Additionally, if you frequently need to stop and unclasp, such as in city areas with many traffic lights, clipless pedals may not be suitable. You also need to be careful about the positioning of the cycling shoes; incorrect positioning can cause discomfort or pain in your feet.
Despite the risks of falling associated with wearing cycling shoes, SUMLON still recommends riders who want to improve their cycling performance to start using suitable cycling shoes as soon as possible. So, what specific benefits do cycling shoes offer?
1）Energy Saving
The soles of cycling shoes are typically made from nylon, composite materials, and carbon fiber, which are strong and resistant to deformation. This minimizes power loss when pedaling. According to relevant experiments, using a cycling shoe and pedal system can save you up to 25% of power. This advantage is more pronounced on climbing sections.
2）Increased Efficiency
When using a cycling shoe and pedal system, both feet can drive the cranks simultaneously. While one foot pushes down, the other can pull up. This unique advantage of using cycling shoes requires some training to achieve.
3）Correcting Pedaling Posture
With regular pedals, your feet can move freely, and you may unconsciously adopt incorrect pedaling postures, making it difficult to realize and correct them. Over time, using incorrect muscle groups can lead to unnecessary injuries. Using cycling shoes helps avoid this situation.
4）Safety
While cycling shoes might pose extra risks to inexperienced riders, once you’re accustomed to using them, they undoubtedly enhance riding safety. They prevent your feet from slipping off the pedals at high cadence, which can lead to falls. They also prevent slippage during acceleration and climbing.
However, it is still essential to remind you to practice adequately before using a cycling shoe and pedal system.
By the way, SUMLON has been manufacturing bicycle parts for over 15 years. Contact us if you are looking for a bike parts factory or a one-stop wholesaler. Peace。
