Socks, my dilemma
03-03-19, 01:49 PM
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The problem with black socks is if you get a hole in them, a 'black hole.' According to the principals of physics the black hole will suck in any and all matter around it, making your bicycle 9
(and you) heavier and heavier, thus making you slower and slower as you ride.
So nope, no black socks for me, I'm sticking with white socks.
And the Clintons had a cat named Socks. It was a mixture of black & white fur:
(and you) heavier and heavier, thus making you slower and slower as you ride.
So nope, no black socks for me, I'm sticking with white socks.
And the Clintons had a cat named Socks. It was a mixture of black & white fur:
03-03-19, 07:32 PM
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Jeez, grey wool socks with sandals. Don't you people know anything?
I also wear them with brown Shimano SPD shoes.
I also wear them with brown Shimano SPD shoes.
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03-03-19, 08:52 PM
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White socks = American style.
Black socks = European style.
European style kit is *always* faster. Therefore, go with black socks.
Black socks = European style.
European style kit is *always* faster. Therefore, go with black socks.
03-04-19, 07:21 AM
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03-04-19, 10:01 AM
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On even numbered days wear one white sock on your left foot and a black sock on your right foot. On odd numbered days wear a black sock on your left foot and a white sock on your right foot. On leap day wear these:
03-04-19, 10:03 AM
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Awesome
03-04-19, 10:12 AM
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I have two pairs of those. My ex-GF is a leap baby. Another guy who we used to ride with was born on the same day and year. They were born less than 1 hr. apart.
03-09-19, 01:25 PM
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Speed striping though helps above 35km/h
03-09-19, 11:45 PM
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And, for you A&S types:
03-10-19, 08:35 PM
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While money doesn't matter to you keep in mind you gain nothing from going with a pair of $5 socks to a pair of $30 socks, both will have 100% polyester so that both will wick away sweat the same. These are rated very high: https://www.amazon.com/Yijiujiuer-Cy...g=gearweare-20 OR these: https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-A...g=gearweare-20
03-10-19, 09:02 PM
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Interbike socks were quite the thing.
Fortunately, neither they, nor their socks, are anymore.
Fortunately, neither they, nor their socks, are anymore.
03-10-19, 09:16 PM
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Hot red sox, definitely faster
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