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merziac 10-16-20 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 21746247)
Too much hair?

Maybe, no shaving for me but no. :innocent:

Drillium Dude 10-16-20 02:29 PM

What?

Threads like this always confuse me. I don't even understand the question :)

DD

panzerwagon 10-16-20 03:27 PM

Its obvious you skipped a bunch of holes when lacing up your shoes. Proper lacing is critical. Tons of unused holes there on the side of the shoe.

panzerwagon 10-16-20 03:31 PM

Foot not pointing straight ahead. Are the cleats mounted at an angle?

clubman 10-16-20 03:32 PM

The JBL won't stay secure in an alloy Elite Ciussi so you had to buy a mismatched stainless version? :foo:

Nope, not a Ciussi...


merziac 10-16-20 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by Drillium Dude (Post 21746278)
What?

Threads like this always confuse me. I don't even understand the question :)

DD

Sorry, its partly a trick question and you may well be very disappointed when we get there. ;)

merziac 10-16-20 03:40 PM


Originally Posted by panzerwagon (Post 21746373)
Foot not pointing straight ahead. Are the cleats mounted at an angle?

If this was a land mine...... ;)

The pic angle is wonky. :innocent:

merziac 10-16-20 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by clubman (Post 21746377)
The JBL won't stay secure in an alloy Elite Ciussi so you had to buy a mismatched stainless version? :foo:

Nope, not a Ciussi...


Correct about the JBL, too big for any standard cage, had a Arudel loony bin but switched to this Blackburn for a little better clearance in my wacky setup.

Still not what we're looking for. ;)

clubman 10-16-20 04:14 PM

OK, it's gotta be the left loop/brace(?) of the clip appears to fit the shoe perfectly at rest but as you pedal, the left slips away, causing abrasion on the outside right of your classic shoes. Tell me I'm right, pretty please?

merziac 10-16-20 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by clubman (Post 21746377)
The JBL won't stay secure in an alloy Elite Ciussi so you had to buy a mismatched stainless version? :foo:

Nope, not a Ciussi...


Yep, not Ciussi, brand is Tallac and I don't think they sell this version anymore, they still have the stainless version, I have had these for at least 5 years with zero issues, they have been overloaded with tool and lock bottles, bent, tweaked and twisted plenty. :twitchy:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/TALLAC-Stai...AAAOSwtM1ZzTsW

merziac 10-16-20 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by clubman (Post 21746454)
OK, it's gotta be the left loop/brace(?) of the clip appears to fit the shoe perfectly at rest but as you pedal, the left slips away, causing abrasion on the outside right of your classic shoes. Tell me I'm right, pretty please?

If it was a landmine.... :rolleyes:

Think cause and outside the box, cage, etc. :innocent:

panzerwagon is also right on top of or underneath it as well. :twitchy:

The answer is in this post. :crash:

https://www.bikeforums.net/21738831-post258.html

non-fixie 10-16-20 04:34 PM


Originally Posted by pcb (Post 21746211)
(...) Merziac uncharacteristically shows a craven indifference to How Things Are Meant To Be. (...)

Speaking of which: those socks! :eek:

CroMo Mike 10-16-20 04:35 PM

Medium sized feet in large sized toe clips ?

merziac 10-16-20 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by non-fixie (Post 21746479)
Speaking of which: those socks! :eek:

Yeah, but they are wool. ;)

merziac 10-16-20 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by CroMo Mike (Post 21746482)
Medium sized feet in large sized toe clips ?

Maybe but they're size 12 so nope. :rolleyes:

merziac 10-16-20 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by hazetguy (Post 21746493)
oh, i see now. you're in the small chainring. wimp. htfu!!

That's not the small ring, the small ring is 24t, but I had used it earlier trying to drag my sorry azz up Mt. Tabor.

Yep, wimp all the way, nothing for hills no power, don't care, yada, yada. :roflmao2:

non-fixie 10-16-20 04:56 PM


Originally Posted by merziac (Post 21746497)
Yeah, but they are wool. ;)

Jan Janssen (TdF 1968) mentioned in an interview recently that anyone in his Sunday morning riding group who shows up in anything other than white socks gets sent home. By him. :)

panzerwagon 10-16-20 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by merziac
As the other post states, I ride with everything just a bit loose to corral my feet, no cleats, just shoes with some traction.

No cleats? That’s it?? You dragged us all through this thread for sheer cleatlessness?? Not just your shoes that need traction.... 😑

panzerwagon 10-16-20 05:10 PM

For the record, I like the socks. “Wool me once, shame on you. Wool me twice, get a matching pair, and you won’t go pulling the wool over us again.”

I’ll let myself out.

CroMo Mike 10-16-20 05:10 PM

Actually, your shoes look a bit too large for your feet, judging from the wrinkles in the leather.

merziac 10-16-20 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by panzerwagon (Post 21746511)
No cleats? That’s it?? You dragged us all through this thread for sheer cleatlessness?? Not just your shoes that need traction.... 😑

We have a winner but not simply no cleats, I don't have that big of a death wish.

Had a protective sole and heel put on them, traction is good, wear like iron.

Been wanting to do this for awhile but couldn't find a pair in my size for cheap, didn't want to invest too much if it didn't work out.

These came with a recent bike deal and were big enough being a bit big, my feet won't do tight so they work.

Turns out these work great, I hiked a hill partway just to see and all's good.

Should have done this sooner, wasn't cheap but at least I didn't really pay for the shoes.

No hints next time. ;)


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e43c84784d.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5633a08efa.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...824b88406d.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7a4ca2a5fb.jpg

merziac 10-16-20 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by panzerwagon (Post 21746511)
No cleats? That’s it?? You dragged us all through this thread for sheer cleatlessness?? Not just your shoes that need traction.... 😑

Ain't that the truth. :twitchy:

merziac 10-16-20 05:29 PM


Originally Posted by non-fixie (Post 21746505)
Jan Janssen (TdF 1968) mentioned in an interview recently that anyone in his Sunday morning riding group who shows up in anything other than white socks gets sent home. By him. :)

Good thing I won't be riding with him anytime soon. :D

merziac 10-16-20 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by CroMo Mike (Post 21746516)
Actually, your shoes look a bit too large for your feet, judging from the wrinkles in the leather.

Yep, they are, my feet won't do tight at all, these are perfect, remember no getting after it for me, just riding along ticking off a few miles. :o

jackbombay 10-16-20 08:29 PM


Originally Posted by OldsCOOL (Post 21746247)
Too much hair?

That is peach fuzz compared to my lucious leg pelt!



I like the shoe mod, combined with clips and straps I'm sure they are very functional!


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