The most overrated cycling accessory is...
07-28-06, 10:36 PM
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the most overated cycling accessory would have to be a gun, yep a gun. Some dudes ride with guns. Can you say vietnam vet with post traumatic stress disorder?
07-28-06, 10:43 PM
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Carbon cages top my list.
I went to the LBS with my ex-gf, when she asked why the plastic bottle holder cost $30, I told her it's CF.
She let out a blood curling laugh, everybody at the shop turned around.
I went to the LBS with my ex-gf, when she asked why the plastic bottle holder cost $30, I told her it's CF.
She let out a blood curling laugh, everybody at the shop turned around.
07-28-06, 10:44 PM
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Most overated is the actual bike. Once you get in shape, you can just sit at the coffee shop in your kit, relax, enjoy conversations, meet new people, and dont have to worry about bending rims, wearing out cogs, what is light, what is heavy. You dont wear out those 200 dollar assos bibs. etc. (stick to non-fat lattee's. or you will find you actually have to get on a bike again)
07-29-06, 07:59 AM
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Upper level Brifters like D/A, Record, etc.
07-29-06, 09:19 AM
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While I agree that CF cages are the single most over-rated accessory in cycling, I have been wondering about cycling socks. I am a diabetic who has had my two outer toes on my left foot amputated, so naturally I am very careful now where my feet are concerned. I do remember being told that I should wear either diabetic-specific socks or plain white cotton socks, which seems to make sense I guess. I have about 4 pairs of cycling socks and I just cannot get my feet to feel comfortable in them. They all put too much pressure around my lower leg and ankles. Are there any of you who would know of any socks that would keep my feet dry but not constrict my blood flow? I have looked but was unable to find anything to suit my needs.
Many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Brian
Many thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Brian
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07-29-06, 09:54 AM
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Boutique wheels. Biggest waste of money on the road.
07-29-06, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
Surely you can't be serious!
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07-29-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
While I agree that CF cages are the single most over-rated accessory in cycling, I have been wondering about cycling socks. I am a diabetic who has had my two outer toes on my left foot amputated, so naturally I am very careful now where my feet are concerned. I do remember being told that I should wear either diabetic-specific socks or plain white cotton socks, which seems to make sense I guess. I have about 4 pairs of cycling socks and I just cannot get my feet to feel comfortable in them. They all put too much pressure around my lower leg and ankles. Are there any of you who would know of any socks that would keep my feet dry but not constrict my blood flow? I have looked but was unable to find anything to suit my needs.
While I'm not a diabetic, I do have serious foot problems. I used to use cotton socks all the time but they caused my heels to crack open and bleed since cotton doesn't wick moisture away.
Wool socks seem to work the best. Most of them seem to apply limited pressure to legs and ankles. Much lower pressure than anything I tried.
07-29-06, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by toomyus
the most overated cycling accessory would have to be a gun, yep a gun. Some dudes ride with guns. Can you say vietnam vet with post traumatic stress disorder?
07-29-06, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by baj32161
I am a diabetic who has had my two outer toes on my left foot amputated, so naturally I am very careful now where my feet are concerned. I do remember being told that I should wear either diabetic-specific socks or plain white cotton socks, which seems to make sense I guess. I have about 4 pairs of cycling socks and I just cannot get my feet to feel comfortable in them. They all put too much pressure around my lower leg and ankles. Are there any of you who would know of any socks that would keep my feet dry but not constrict my blood flow? I have looked but was unable to find anything to suit my needs.
07-29-06, 05:34 PM
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I'm getting a kick out of all the people trying to justify their cycling sock purchases.
07-29-06, 05:35 PM
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Those rear view mirror thingies that some dorks have hanging off of their helmets.
Make us look like even bigger nerds than we appear in addition to our kits. I would rather look over my shoulder...
If you're going to get whacked from behind, then you're going to get whacked from behind.
Make us look like even bigger nerds than we appear in addition to our kits. I would rather look over my shoulder...
If you're going to get whacked from behind, then you're going to get whacked from behind.
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07-29-06, 05:42 PM
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07-29-06, 07:26 PM
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i'm not sure that socks are overrated as much as they're overpriced.
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07-29-06, 07:40 PM
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Seats are highly overrated, who really needs them? Can't you just stand up and pedal?
07-29-06, 08:30 PM
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There is no such thing as an "Overated Cyling Accessory" They are all important to somebody somewhere....
Personally my favorite item is Spokey-Dokeys, or Playing cards held on the chain stays with clothes pins, much require accessories
Personally my favorite item is Spokey-Dokeys, or Playing cards held on the chain stays with clothes pins, much require accessories
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07-29-06, 08:43 PM
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400w. That would mean you have some fancy expensive gizmo to measure that. Now what was the question we were originally discussing?
07-29-06, 08:45 PM
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Seats are highly overrated, who really needs them? Can't you just stand up and pedal?
07-29-06, 09:18 PM
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id say pretty much anything made of carbon fiber other then CF frames and forks.