Maksimal power transfer til asfalt - SPD-SL, Look Keo og Speedplay
Road cykelsko er bygget til én ting: maksimal power transfer på asfalt. 3-huls cleat system giver stor kontaktflade mellem sko og pedal. Carbon fiber såler med stiffness 10-14 spreder kraft over hele foden. Lightweight construction optimeret til climbing. Aggressive ventilation til high-intensity efforts.
Tradeoff: Road sko ofrer walkability for performance. Cleats stikker ud fra sålen = klappende gang på hårde overflader. Glatte såler uden grip = farligt på våde fliser. Disse sko er designet til at være på cyklen, ikke af den.
Hvis du rider primært asfalt, gran fondos, races, eller centuries - road sko er right choice. Coffee stops med kort walking? Still worth it for the performance gains. Mixed terrain med hiking? Se gravel eller MTB sko i stedet.
Markedsandel: ~60% af road riders bruger SPD-SL. Det er de facto standard.
Hvorfor det er populært: Billige cleats (~100kr), wide compatibility (næsten alle pedaler), robust system der holder i years, let at finde replacement parts globally. Three float options: Gul (6° float, start her), Rød (0° fixed, for experienced riders med perfect fit), Blå (2° float, compromise).
Downsides: Single-sided engagement (skal orientere pedal først), kan være svært at clippe ind for beginners (kræver downward pressure + slight twist), cleats wear quickly hvis du går meget.
Anbefaling: Default choice for de fleste road riders. Proven, reliable, økonomisk.
Historie: Look opfandt clipless pedals i 1984. Deres system er elegant og time-tested.
Fordele: Lettere entry/exit end SPD-SL - mere intuitivt for beginners. Keo Float giver 9° movement = very forgiving på knees. Lightweight construction med carbon/titanium options. Premium feel.
Downsides: Dyrere cleats (~150kr), slides faster når du går (softer plastic), mindre udbredt end Shimano = fewer pedal options, replacement parts kan være sværere at finde on tour.
Anbefaling: Excellent choice hvis du værdsætter smooth engagement og har budget. Elsket af mange for comfort og tradition.
Unik approach: Mekanismen er i cleaten, ikke pedalen. Dobbeltsidet engagement som MTB pedaler.
Fordele: Adjustable float (0-15°) - customize til dine knees. Dobbeltsidet = clip ind instant uden at orientere. Smallest stack height = optimal power transfer geometry. Lightweight (~200g pedaler).
Downsides: Requires regular maintenance - cleats skal smøres monthly eller de seizer. Dyre cleats (~250kr). Cleats er bulky og wear fast ved walking. Learning curve for adjustment.
Anbefaling: For enthusiasts og racers der vil have ultimate adjustability og don't mind maintenance. Popular blandt triathletes for dobbeltsidet convenience.
Stiffness ratings: 1-14 scale (1 = sneaker, 14 = full carbon race shoe). Road shoes typically 8-14.
Materiale: Nylon composite eller fiber-reinforced plastic
Pris: 1000-1600kr
Fordele: Mere comfortable på lave intensities, lettere at gå i, forgiver foot hotspots bedre, god til begyndere
Downsides: Power loss ved sprints, flex under hard efforts
Til: Recreational riders, centuries, touring, eller first road shoes
Materiale: Carbon composite eller entry-level full carbon
Pris: 1600-2500kr
Fordele: Excellent power transfer, sweet spot for most riders, god balance af performance og comfort, holdbare
Downsides: Walking er awkward men manageable
Til: Serious enthusiasts, club riders, sportives, gran fondos
Materiale: High-modulus carbon fiber (unidirectional layup)
Pris: 2500-4000kr
Fordele: Zero power loss, maximum efficiency, ultra-light, pro-level performance
Downsides: Can create hotspots (no flex to absorb), walking impossible, expensive
Til: Racers, time trialists, riders doing 300W+ efforts
Pro tip: Mere stiv = IKKE altid bedre. Ultra-stiff soles på casual rides kan give foot pain fordi there's no flex to absorb road vibrations. Match stiffness til din intensity og distance. For most riders, 10-11 stiffness er optimal.
Flagship: S-Works 7 Road (3200kr) - Stiffness 14, 225g, FACT carbon sole
Styrker: Body Geometry footbeds reduce hotspots scientific-backed, Retül fit data means accurate sizing, wide fit options (2E width), excellent ventilation
Pasform: True to size, slightly roomier toebox end Italian brands
Vurdering: Best for riders prone til numbness eller dem med wider feet. Science-driven design works.
Flagship: RC903 (2800kr) - Stiffness 12, carbon sole, Boa IP1
Styrker: Build quality exceptional, Shimano reliability legendary, excellent value i RC7 mid-tier (1500kr), wide versions available
Pasform: Asian last = narrower. Size up often needed for European feet
Vurdering: Most reliable brand overall. RC7 er sweet spot for value.
Flagship: Wire 2 Carbon (3500kr) - Italian craftsmanship, replaceable parts
Styrker: Lasts 5-10 years med proper care, every part replaceable (heels, straps, buckles), pro peloton favorite, immaculate build quality
Pasform: Narrow Italian fit. Size up half-to-full size often
Vurdering: Investment piece. For narrow feet og long-term value seekers.
Flagship: Infinito R1 Knit (3000kr) - Knitted upper, sleek aesthetic
Styrker: Design-focused without sacrificing performance, sock-like comfort fra knit upper, carbon outsole excellent, BOA IP1-B smooth
Pasform: Medium width Italian last, slightly more forgiving end Sidi
Vurdering: For riders who want style + performance. Less science, more art.
Unique: Lace-up design (1800kr) - traditional aesthetic, custom pressure
Styrker: Most even pressure distribution (laces vs straps), Supernatural Fit footbed, medium-wide American last, good ventilation
Pasform: True to size for American/wider feet
Vurdering: For traditionalists og riders who can't adjust BOA/velcro perfectly. Laces allow infinite customization.
Årsag: For meget tryk concentrated på small area, often fra cleat position eller for stiv sole
Fix: 1) Move cleats back 2-3mm for at spread load, 2) Custom insoles med metatarsal support, 3) Loosen straps slightly during ride, 4) Consider less stiff shoes hvis persistent, 5) Size up half size for more room
Årsag: Nerve compression fra for tight fit eller swelling
Fix: 1) Size up - feet swell på long rides, 2) Loosen top strap/BOA, 3) Wiggle toes regularly, 4) Consider wider shoes, 5) Check cleat position isn't forcing awkward foot angle
Årsag: Heel cup doesn't match your anatomy eller shoes are too big
Fix: 1) Tighten heel strap/BOA first, 2) Try brands med stiffer heel cups (Sidi, Specialized), 3) Heel lock lacing technique hvis lace-ups, 4) Aftermarket heel pads, 5) Size down if excessive movement
Årsag: 90% = cleat position wrong (se hovedside for detailed guide)
Fix: 1) Document current position med foto, 2) Adjust ONE variable (fore-aft, lateral, eller rotation), 3) Ride 60+ min before assessing, 4) If persistent after multiple adjustments = see professional bike fitter
1000-1600kr: Entry carbon/composite. 1600-2500kr: Solid performer sweet spot. 2500kr+: Pro-level hvis serious.
SPD-SL: Industry standard, økonomisk. Look Keo: Smooth engagement, premium feel. Speedplay: Adjustable, dobbeltsidet.
Under 200km/uge: 8-10 stiffness plenty. 200-400km/uge: 10-12 optimal. Racing/400km+: Consider 13-14.
Narrow: Sidi, Shimano. Medium: Fizik, Giro. Wide: Specialized, Bont. ALWAYS prøv før køb hvis muligt!