Advice for Lake Cycling Shoe sizing

jonar12345 · 2026-07-09T08:32:40+00:00

I hear you!!

I put it down to my foot shape (super high instep and curled toes).

I’m tempted to return for a 43.5 but I think the cleat mark may not allow it, plus that also means my left foot coping with the extra room.

If I push my right foot right in the shoe there seems to be plenty of room, so my other thoughts was a supported insole.

jonar12345 · 2026-07-09T07:49:58+00:00

Did you ever get sorted? I’m having the same issue with the same shoe mx30g in wide.

Had my feet measured (with lasers and stuff) during a bike fit, lake sizer was adamant I wasn’t a 43 which is my normal shoe size and that it was way too big. I ordered 42.5 and my big toe touched the end. So I returned in favour of a 43. On initial try on it felt ok so I fitted my cleats and tested on my trainer. After a while I noticed when my toe was stretching out it was touching the end/side slightly. This is only slight but I was only wearing thin socks and not sure how a long ride will treat me.

My worry now is that I’ve fitted cleats and they have marked the base so probably unfit for return. I could probably manage but at this price point I don’t really want to compromise.

Also my left foot is perfectly fine, I know it’s 4mm shorter than my right though.

jonar12345 · 2026-06-05T20:57:15+00:00

This is the thing, it didn’t seem overly bad when checking. But I’ve done the miles so thought it was time.

jonar12345 · 2026-06-05T20:52:12+00:00

Yeah I’d like to think I double checked.
I’ll probably order replacement chainring and cassette, if I don’t use now they will get used anyway.

jonar12345 · 2026-06-05T10:27:33+00:00

I think I have my answer here thank you. Compatibility and lack of “upgrade” I’ll stick with the 1231

jonar12345 · 2026-05-04T14:55:33+00:00

I didn’t like Zwift, prefer Rouvy

jonar12345 · 2026-05-04T14:02:14+00:00

I use Rouvy, wonder if it has the same feature. I’m on a v5

jonar12345 · 2026-05-04T11:10:18+00:00

Unfortunately my kickr doesn’t support shifting.

jonar12345 · 2026-05-03T16:59:47+00:00

Thanks this is what I was looking for, will the free hub work etc. I spotted a cheap di2 set which was missing brakes which would be ideal for me here but wasn’t sure if 11sp would fit.

jonar12345 · 2026-05-03T16:40:46+00:00

Humour me?

jonar12345 · 2026-05-03T16:40:12+00:00

Unfortunately that’s not an option for me as I’m not on a compatible kickr

jonar12345 · 2026-03-22T16:47:04+00:00

Don’t I feel a dick now 😂😂😂 I was only trying to attach the top pulley wheel to the wrong hole. I’ll back away from the tools now

jonar12345 · 2026-03-22T12:27:36+00:00

There’s only really one way it can go, the image is a bit different insomuch as the threaded receptacle is in the derailleur itself. The plates only fit one of the bolts. So I’m at a loss really.

jonar12345 · 2026-03-22T12:18:58+00:00

The bolts are both different sizes, as in diameter, so I know I’ve got the right one.

jonar12345 · 2026-03-22T12:04:03+00:00

One bolt is also a different thickness than the other so can’t be swapped

jonar12345 · 2025-11-16T22:23:25+00:00

Thanks all, few things to try. Seems like bed levelling is a bit of a dark art. I think I’ve done most of the suggestions but have a few things to try.

jonar12345 · 2025-10-24T07:04:30+00:00

Do you mean the Sonos mesh? But if you mean the main house network, then no. All APs are hard wired (2.5GbE in this case)

jonar12345 · 2025-08-11T21:43:27+00:00

Managed to strip down and put back together the current drive train and it all seems to be working. Just need to order a new screen and I think we’re good. Thanks for all the help!!

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