The "Should I..." Thread
03-25-13 | 04:15 PM
#2902
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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?
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?
03-25-13 | 06:41 PM
#2903
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From: St Louis
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?
03-26-13 | 07:08 AM
#2905
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Providence, RI
Bikes: Civilian Le Roi Le Veut, Kazane Track, Ciocc Designer '84, Serotta Colorado AL 25th anniversary, '85 Guerciotti Pista, '84 Trek 660, Volume Credence
03-26-13 | 10:22 PM
#2908
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: California
Bikes: Orange Kill TT
https://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.
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.
03-26-13 | 10:25 PM
#2909
Still kicking.
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Annandale, New Jersey
Bikes: Bike Count: Rising.
03-27-13 | 11:58 AM
#2911
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Los Angeles
https://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.
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.
03-28-13 | 12:32 AM
#2912
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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?
03-28-13 | 07:00 PM
#2913
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: The Bad Woods.
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.
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.
Last edited by Mumonkan; 03-28-13 at 07:06 PM.
03-28-13 | 07:38 PM
#2914
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
Not unless you enjoy being uncomfortable.
03-30-13 | 05:01 AM
#2917
Grumpy Old Bugga
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From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)
03-30-13 | 05:02 AM
#2918
Cool Guy
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Leader 722 Heritage Edition, Brompton, Bianchi Via Nirone, Robinson SST, Diamondback Sorrento
03-30-13 | 10:27 AM
#2920
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From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
03-30-13 | 11:16 AM
#2922
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Davis, CA
Bikes: Caad12 || BMC SL01 || Kilo TT
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 
Thanks for talking some sense into me!
Thanks for talking some sense into me!
03-30-13 | 11:22 AM
#2923
Your cog is slipping.
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Posts: 26,053
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From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
03-30-13 | 11:23 AM
#2924
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From: Davis, CA
Bikes: Caad12 || BMC SL01 || Kilo TT
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:
Not how it is set up currently. Now the saddle is further back and I'm using the drops.
edit:
Not how it is set up currently. Now the saddle is further back and I'm using the drops.
03-30-13 | 11:30 AM
#2925
might be Phil Schwartz
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: 5280
Bikes: thats none of your information BF
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