Safety Light Cycling
Are triathlon cycling shoes appropriate for track cycling??
Since cycling shoes that are specifically designed for competitive track cycling are hard to find and usually expensive i was wondering if triathlon shoes are good enough. They seem lighter and more aerodynamic than the usual road shoes but will they provide enough grip and safety for competitive track cycling? Im specifically looking for sprinting events and the kilo. Thanks for your help
usually track cyclists strap their shoes onto the pedals, so they don't come off or unattached. there are straps that you can buy.
I agree with the previous poster that track cyclists like 0 float.
road cycling shoes are designed to separate from the pedals if you kick out or will come unattached if under great pedaling duress. Track cyclists have some serious power in their legs and need them to work like pistons, especially when jockeying for position from the dead start of a race.
Depending on your level of competition and frequency, I would reccommend either a. if youre serious about track cycling and want to get into it to look for the track shoes and straps, or b. if this is a one time, feel it out, try your current road setup.
fair warning, you may get laughed at by some of the veteran trackies if you show up with road setup. 
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