After lurking for the last year, It's time to post!
I got a pair of Alpinestar Tech-6's for Christmas. I have a hard time getting the boot under the shifter, and feeling the rear brake!!
I adjusted the shifter up, and it feels better, and I'm trying to get used to the brake... but.
I have only ridden with the boots for a short while, I know they will break in, and I'm sure I will adjust " somewhat". However I didn't appreciate how intuitivly I rode before. Now I have to force myself to concentrate on my feet. I've already had some bobbles because of the boots, and from a safety aspect, buying new boots, is a good idea, but not if you crash ( I could slow down for awhile I suppose). I might be able to return the boots if not showing wear and get another brand.
I was real excited to get new boots, I guess this might be my second pair of new boots, and I have to admit Ive been using hand-me down or used boots for quite a while now. The old boots were well broke in, and I had alot of feel with them. I do like the fit and feel of the Alpinestar's in general. I feel like I'm wearing those deep-sea diver boots, while on the bike. Do I hang in there? How have your Tech-6's been for you? Has anybody else had the same experience as, I have?
I am now exposed as a lurker, :ugg: (I am so ashamed).
I need to lean on everone for help and advise. My wife (Santa) asked how great it must be to have new boots, how were they to ride in? And I said, Huh, Ah, I can't ride in these! AND I GOT THE LOOK . :| :eek: :ugg:
I got a pair of Alpinestar Tech-6's for Christmas. I have a hard time getting the boot under the shifter, and feeling the rear brake!!
I adjusted the shifter up, and it feels better, and I'm trying to get used to the brake... but.
I have only ridden with the boots for a short while, I know they will break in, and I'm sure I will adjust " somewhat". However I didn't appreciate how intuitivly I rode before. Now I have to force myself to concentrate on my feet. I've already had some bobbles because of the boots, and from a safety aspect, buying new boots, is a good idea, but not if you crash ( I could slow down for awhile I suppose). I might be able to return the boots if not showing wear and get another brand.
I was real excited to get new boots, I guess this might be my second pair of new boots, and I have to admit Ive been using hand-me down or used boots for quite a while now. The old boots were well broke in, and I had alot of feel with them. I do like the fit and feel of the Alpinestar's in general. I feel like I'm wearing those deep-sea diver boots, while on the bike. Do I hang in there? How have your Tech-6's been for you? Has anybody else had the same experience as, I have?
I am now exposed as a lurker, :ugg: (I am so ashamed).
I need to lean on everone for help and advise. My wife (Santa) asked how great it must be to have new boots, how were they to ride in? And I said, Huh, Ah, I can't ride in these! AND I GOT THE LOOK . :| :eek: :ugg: