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Sort your shoes then check into socks.
The absolute best shoes on the planet are on sale now cause an absolutely bester version came out.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/giro-empire-slx-shoes-gir005h?skid=GIR005H-ULT-S40&CMP_SKU=GIR005H&MER=0406?CMP_SKU=GIR005H&MER=0406&CSPID=0914&mr:trackingCode=8044F746-DED9-E611-80F2-0050569428E8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pa&mr:ad=77103267078871&mr:filter=45807028804876 34&CMP_ID=PLA_BNmyDeviceIndicator=c014&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=28475815-6c1c-42dd-bc6c-5034f0e46eea&CSPID=0914&rmatt=tsid: cid:280658120 agid:1233652071642664 tidla-4580702880487634:aud-806123418 prd:GIR005H-ULT-S40 crid:77103267078871 nw:search dvc:c st:giro%20empire%20slx mt:be&msclkid=5597d61d685b1a18d5e58b54b20eeb94
The absolute best shoes on the planet are on sale now cause an absolutely bester version came out.
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/giro-empire-slx-shoes-gir005h?skid=GIR005H-ULT-S40&CMP_SKU=GIR005H&MER=0406?CMP_SKU=GIR005H&MER=0406&CSPID=0914&mr:trackingCode=8044F746-DED9-E611-80F2-0050569428E8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pa&mr:ad=77103267078871&mr:filter=45807028804876 34&CMP_ID=PLA_BNmyDeviceIndicator=c014&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=PLA&k_clickid=28475815-6c1c-42dd-bc6c-5034f0e46eea&CSPID=0914&rmatt=tsid: cid:280658120 agid:1233652071642664 tidla-4580702880487634:aud-806123418 prd:GIR005H-ULT-S40 crid:77103267078871 nw:search dvc:c st:giro%20empire%20slx mt:be&msclkid=5597d61d685b1a18d5e58b54b20eeb94
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I think people are confusing hot pink with stylish high-viz pink.
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So far this thread has been fun and games but apparently DeFeet is serious about light weight and aero socks.
https://bikerumor.com/2019/07/09/def...ing-sock-ever/
Check out the link in the article that talks about the 'Golden Orb Spider Silk Socks'. Unfortunately the spider silk socks are no longer on their site. l always wanted socks that cost $5,000...anything to save 8 watts.
https://bikerumor.com/2019/07/09/def...ing-sock-ever/
Check out the link in the article that talks about the 'Golden Orb Spider Silk Socks'. Unfortunately the spider silk socks are no longer on their site. l always wanted socks that cost $5,000...anything to save 8 watts.
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Those DeFeet socks are legit. I know one of the guys working on the aero testing on them. And socks really can shave time in a TT or on the track. If you're going for marginal gains, socks are on the list.
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8 watts for socks, seriously? Is there a rule that they have to stop at mid-calf, because you could get 10 if they were longer.
Cut the toes out, slide onto your arms and get 16 watts.
Cut the toes out, slide onto your arms and get 16 watts.
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So far this thread has been fun and games but apparently DeFeet is serious about light weight and aero socks.
https://bikerumor.com/2019/07/09/def...ing-sock-ever/
Check out the link in the article that talks about the 'Golden Orb Spider Silk Socks'. Unfortunately the spider silk socks are no longer on their site. l always wanted socks that cost $5,000...anything to save 8 watts.
https://bikerumor.com/2019/07/09/def...ing-sock-ever/
Check out the link in the article that talks about the 'Golden Orb Spider Silk Socks'. Unfortunately the spider silk socks are no longer on their site. l always wanted socks that cost $5,000...anything to save 8 watts.
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I only wear black socks.
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Have you been passing me!?
It's always the same. I'm cruising around at an ok speed, a group of two blows past me like I'm going backwards. The older one that doesn't look as fit is wearing hot pink socks. It's not the same guy each time. By older, I probably mean my age, I keep forgetting that I have birthdays too.
If I give chase and draft, they spend the rest of our time together pointing at every inconsistency in the road greater than 1mm. Usually within a few minutes they turn off some other road that doesn't make alot of sense to ride on.
I'm left all alone with nothing but questions.
It's always the same. I'm cruising around at an ok speed, a group of two blows past me like I'm going backwards. The older one that doesn't look as fit is wearing hot pink socks. It's not the same guy each time. By older, I probably mean my age, I keep forgetting that I have birthdays too.
If I give chase and draft, they spend the rest of our time together pointing at every inconsistency in the road greater than 1mm. Usually within a few minutes they turn off some other road that doesn't make alot of sense to ride on.
I'm left all alone with nothing but questions.
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I ride in wool hiking socks and running shoes. I can get 4 mph without fitness.
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Pink comes from red + white.
Red = faster.
By the transitive power, therefore Pink = faster. Maybe not as fast as red. You should get some red socks.
But not The Red Sox.
Because then you'll just be an insufferable loser for 80 years before you win something. After that you'll just be insufferable.
Red = faster.
By the transitive power, therefore Pink = faster. Maybe not as fast as red. You should get some red socks.
But not The Red Sox.
Because then you'll just be an insufferable loser for 80 years before you win something. After that you'll just be insufferable.
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You are correct, they do regulate sock length. But think about it, why do they regulate the max length, not the min? Because longer socks = more speed. No need to regulate slow things, only things that might represent an unfair advantage. But we're not limited by rules on our weekend drope the hamer rides, so we should be going as high as we can.
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You are correct, they do regulate sock length. But think about it, why do they regulate the max length, not the min? Because longer socks = more speed. No need to regulate slow things, only things that might represent an unfair advantage. But we're not limited by rules on our weekend drope the hamer rides, so we should be going as high as we can.
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There's some ladies world tour riders I'd be perfectly OK with wearing those. But then again, I think the UCI also requires you to wear some kind of kit and not be naked.
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