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MichaelW
03-14-05, 08:02 AM
Seems to be the season for industrial design projects with a cycling theme, usually to solve a non-problem.
Can we suggest real, actual problems that need solutions:
I for one would pay for some decent winter cycling boots that look neat enough for casual use. I dont need SPD cleats, but could use a high ankle without any padding and with a stiff but walkable sole.
Most lightweight trail boots, though adaquate, have low tops and too much padding, so dont solve the "rainpant drainage problem"; many also have permeable uppers.


DogBoy
03-14-05, 09:09 AM
Other than being a pain to put on/take off, the Lake winter cycling boot works pretty well and is not "too" conspicuous. I have to say, I like the spd cleat also.

caloso
03-14-05, 11:50 AM
Personally, I'd like to have spd-compatible dress shoes. Shimano makes spd sandals, why not a wingtip?


BeTheChange
03-14-05, 06:07 PM
I think that would be the coolest damn shoe ever.

andygates
03-15-05, 09:18 AM
SPD office shoes? Damn yes, I'd buy them.

Gojohnnygo.
03-15-05, 12:08 PM
I would love to see something like this for winter wind hand protection from the cold and maybe a caged pedal design too.

http://www.burn-rite.com/mini-handguards.htm

christie133
03-17-05, 08:17 PM
Personally, I'd like to have spd-compatible dress shoes. Shimano makes spd sandals, why not a wingtip?

I think for a while John Fluevog (sp?) was making an spd-compatible wingtip. I'm not sure if they're still available, though. The last time I saw them was maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I'd like cute spd-compatible heels. And why oh why does the velcro in every helmet I have stop working after about a week? Is it that hard to design a helmet with padding and straps that actually work (no matter how I much I spend on my helmets, that newfangled strap thing they put in them now to keep them in place always goes all wonky)? And do you think it's possible to make a lobster glove that doesn't make your friends and co-workers gape in horror?