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Bar Tape or Socks?
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Bar Tape or Socks?
So, I'm thinking of breaking out a $20 bill and investing some serious cash into my cycling performance. I'm happy with my shoes and pedals, bars and gloves, but I think I could make some improvements in the tape or socks department. Which do you think will give me the best gains?
I'm currently using BikeSmart bar tape and PBK socks.
Thanks!
I'm currently using BikeSmart bar tape and PBK socks.
Thanks!
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Socks add extra weight.
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Swiftwick merino socks are one of the better $15-20 purchases that you can make.
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So, I'm thinking of breaking out a $20 bill and investing some serious cash into my cycling performance. I'm happy with my shoes and pedals, bars and gloves, but I think I could make some improvements in the tape or socks department. Which do you think will give me the best gains?
I'm currently using BikeSmart bar tape and PBK socks.
Thanks!
I'm currently using BikeSmart bar tape and PBK socks.
Thanks!
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You can never have enough socks. $20.00 will buy a pair of socks that will last for years and years.
I can't say that for bar tape.
I can't say that for bar tape.
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b) They have several direct competitors (see: a), so I can only assume that they command pretty standard margins for the market, so you're probably not in the wrong business.
c) PT never said what you're alluding to.
That's a lot of fail in a small handful of words, Bobby. Are you reverting to the moran that you used to be? You were just starting to grow on me...
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a) They're more like $15 - have you tried them? Merino socks, in general, are pretty great, but these are the best out of the several brands/styles that I've tried. Spend the measly $15 bucks and see if I'm wrong.
b) They have several direct competitors (see: a), so I can only assume that they command pretty standard margins for the market, so you're probably not in the wrong business.
c) PT never said what you're alluding to.
That's a lot of fail in a small handful of words, Bobby. Are you reverting to the moran that you used to be? You were just starting to grow on me...
b) They have several direct competitors (see: a), so I can only assume that they command pretty standard margins for the market, so you're probably not in the wrong business.
c) PT never said what you're alluding to.
That's a lot of fail in a small handful of words, Bobby. Are you reverting to the moran that you used to be? You were just starting to grow on me...
Oh, and thanks for setting me straight on the Barnum thing. I checked the story out. Neat.
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I actually wasn't referring to your Merino post, but rather the aubiecat post just above. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I have the greatest respect for Merino and have dozens of sweaters out of it. But you know, at $30 for top notch Merino sweaters all season long at Jos. Bank who makes a good profit, the socks could reasonably be cheaper. I also used to ride shorts and jerseys made from it. I sure hope I am not regressing to the old Bobbie.
Oh, and thanks for setting me straight on the Barnum thing. I checked the story out. Neat.
Oh, and thanks for setting me straight on the Barnum thing. I checked the story out. Neat.
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Nice talk! Gold leaf? I appreciate the properties of Merino, but I won't pay a stupid price for it. I like Merino, but technical polyester is a much better buy. Works great and priced right.
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is this serious thread?
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You can get tube socks for less than $1 a pair.
Hanes Men's 12 Pack Over the Calf socks: Big & Tall : Walmart.com
Hanes Men's 12 Pack Over the Calf socks: Big & Tall : Walmart.com