Classic with all the modern conveniences!
03-01-10 | 11:03 PM
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Insane Bicycle Mechanic
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Classic with all the modern conveniences!
OK, maybe not, but I just happened upon this Taiwanese product:
https://www.taipeicycle.com.tw/en_US/...2D96FF9F85B4CA
I'd think about them if I actually wore dress shoes at work.
https://www.taipeicycle.com.tw/en_US/...2D96FF9F85B4CA
I'd think about them if I actually wore dress shoes at work.
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03-01-10 | 11:27 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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03-01-10 | 11:28 PM
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I like the thought... but I cannot think of an occasion where I would feel the need for both formal dress shoes AND riding clipless pedals. The cleat does not appear to be recessed and I assume the soles are extra stiff so I doubt anyone would want to wear them for a full work day.
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03-02-10 | 05:13 AM
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Ha!
Now I can bicycle commute to the pulpit on Sundays! Do they come in black to match my pulpit robe?
Now I can bicycle commute to the pulpit on Sundays! Do they come in black to match my pulpit robe?
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03-02-10 | 09:45 AM
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I like the idea. Someone once posted a link to a page with a bunch of shoes that had been SPD-ized, including a pair of ladies pumps. I'm thinking of going to my local shoe repair guy and ask what it would take. Probably adding another outer sole to the existing outer sole.
Still, PowerGrips are pretty good and won't scuff any shoe.
Still, PowerGrips are pretty good and won't scuff any shoe.
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03-02-10 | 10:19 AM
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calamarichris just bought a pair of something similar.
I'm with mkeller234, why do you need nice shoes that you can't walk in?
I'm with mkeller234, why do you need nice shoes that you can't walk in?
03-02-10 | 10:22 AM
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03-02-10 | 10:27 AM
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03-02-10 | 01:15 PM
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I'd like to see that! I think that would be good for everyone involved (especially the little kids to see their Pastor riding up with his robes flapping in the breeze), I can't imagine anything that could put you in a better mood and clear out any stress that you might feel prior to holding services.
03-02-10 | 01:38 PM
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,,,,BD
03-02-10 | 02:00 PM
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I'd like to see that! I think that would be good for everyone involved (especially the little kids to see their Pastor riding up with his robes flapping in the breeze), I can't imagine anything that could put you in a better mood and clear out any stress that you might feel prior to holding services.
Originally Posted by Bikedued
Alcohol rub down followed by fiebings leather dye, let dry, and polish.,,,,BD
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Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
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03-02-10 | 02:41 PM
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I've ridden in Florscheim dress shoes before...it's never been a problem because I have platform pedals or cages...It seems that the problem is not with the shoe, but with the foot retention device, and NEEDING a special shoe...
03-02-10 | 08:03 PM
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calamarichris just bought a pair of something similar.
I'm with mkeller234, why do you need nice shoes that you can't walk in?
I'm with mkeller234, why do you need nice shoes that you can't walk in?
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03-02-10 | 10:02 PM
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I like the thought... but I cannot think of an occasion where I would feel the need for both formal dress shoes AND riding clipless pedals. The cleat does not appear to be recessed and I assume the soles are extra stiff so I doubt anyone would want to wear them for a full work day.
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03-03-10 | 02:19 AM
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I am sure my wife would be thrilled about that! Maybe she would start riding a bike with me then, to make sure I wasn't up to anything?
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03-03-10 | 07:26 AM
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03-03-10 | 12:00 PM
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Not just that. She's lovely.
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