I got a cheap one at dicks when I got my first bike with a presta valve 3 years ago.
still works and it sits outside all the time

I have bought Time ROC ATAC pedals for with my Chrome Pro shoes, I'm currently in the process of buying proper cycling shoes for longer rides. Should I buy SPD shoes and ride with those or should buy SPD SL shoes and swap pedals for longer rides (once per week I'd think)?

Or can I buy SPD SL shoes and put my (SPD compatible) Time cleats on them until I can buy a second bike and have separate bikes for commuting and touring?

Swapping pedals back and forth can be a pretty annoying job. In practice you will just justify wearing your chrome shoes all the time.

No you cannot put any 2-bolt cleat on a 3-bolt shoe.

:lol:

Depending on the shoe you can. Some road shoes come with hole patterns for both 3 bolt cleats and 2 bolt cleats.

Which?

I had a pair of Gaernes that had 2, 3 and 4 bolt patterns.

http://www.diadora.com/sports-cyclin...er-2_29_46_325

These come immediately to mind because I saw them on an ad while browsing Craigslist. Diadora actually has one of two other "Road Shoes" that are compatible with 2 and 3 bolt cleats.

I have a lezyne floor pump. Best floor pump I have ever owned.

Shimano shoes

I had the diadora aerospeed 2 and they also had 2 & 3 bolt setup.

local on CL is selling a brand new deda crononero low bullhorn and cinelli pista stem combo for 100$ firm. I cant tell if im actually getting a deal on this given that prices online come to about 100 not counting shipping, tax, etc.

should i?

should i buy a brooks for my commuter and begin the process of tourifying it?

the 25 year old knockoff turbo is really chafing my ass (both literally and figuratively), the downside is its gonna cost about 70% of the total cost i have into the bike already

yolo?

cant believe i just said that.

Not unless you enjoy being uncomfortable.

+ many 1's

Should I get a 650c fork and front wheel for my Kilo TT for a more aggro bike? Also should I convert to threaded for the retro/hipster points?

No. You keep your Kilo as the sensible bike it probably is now, source a cheap but useful fame from somewhere, and inflict all your experiments on that. N+1 isn't just a funny line, it has a point as well. ;)

1. Hell no.
2. Unnecessary unless you need a different stem length and/or rise.

Are you considering this purely for aesthetic reasons?

Yes, and yes. It'll be the sw8est fixay on the block.

All the hipsters in Davis won't know what hit 'em.

I want to go 650c because even with a slammed stem my bars are even with my saddle. I couldn't get saddle to bar drop if I wanted it (which I do). The reason I mention threaded is because I am in the process of trying to win a carbon 650c threaded fork on eBay. I think I will just let go of this idea though :thumb: Thanks for talking some sense into me!

Wait...what? Are you riding a bike that's way too big for you? Post a pic of your bike.

As a serious question, what would be the negative effects of putting a 650c on the front of a 700c bike? And don't just say it will mess up the handling; I want specifics.
edit:
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/x...psc3904b19.jpg
Not how it is set up currently. Now the saddle is further back and I'm using the drops.

street cred overdose. I've seen it happen... and it wasn't pretty...

I would save the money you are getting for a fork, keep the kilo as is, and find a bike with more agro geo. bar-to-saddle drop looks 'hella' dope but it isnt all that comfy. And switching from your current set up to the normal foot and a half of drop may just ruin your riding experience