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03-25-13 | 02:50 PM
  #2901  
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
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03-25-13 | 04:15 PM
  #2902  
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?
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03-25-13 | 06:41 PM
  #2903  
Quote: 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)?
Swapping pedals back and forth can be a pretty annoying job. In practice you will just justify wearing your chrome shoes all the time.

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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?
No you cannot put any 2-bolt cleat on a 3-bolt shoe.
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03-25-13 | 06:54 PM
  #2904  
Quote: Was it really a Fuji pump with Nishiki stickers?
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03-26-13 | 07:08 AM
  #2905  
Quote: No you cannot put any 2-bolt cleat on a 3-bolt shoe.
Depending on the shoe you can. Some road shoes come with hole patterns for both 3 bolt cleats and 2 bolt cleats.
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03-26-13 | 09:09 PM
  #2906  
Quote: Depending on the shoe you can. Some road shoes come with hole patterns for both 3 bolt cleats and 2 bolt cleats.
Which?
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03-26-13 | 09:17 PM
  #2907  
I had a pair of Gaernes that had 2, 3 and 4 bolt patterns.
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03-26-13 | 10:22 PM
  #2908  
Quote: Which?
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.
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03-26-13 | 10:25 PM
  #2909  
Quote: should i get a lezyne floor pump? opinions/reviews?

my crappy walmart pump sucks and airing my tires at 430 am isnt the best with my compressor
I have a lezyne floor pump. Best floor pump I have ever owned.
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03-27-13 | 12:13 AM
  #2910  
Quote: Which?
Shimano shoes
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03-27-13 | 11:58 AM
  #2911  
Quote: 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.
I had the diadora aerospeed 2 and they also had 2 & 3 bolt setup.
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03-28-13 | 12:32 AM
  #2912  
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?
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03-28-13 | 07:00 PM
  #2913  
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.
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03-28-13 | 07:38 PM
  #2914  
Quote: 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?
Not unless you enjoy being uncomfortable.
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03-29-13 | 02:25 AM
  #2915  
Quote: Not unless you enjoy being uncomfortable.
+ many 1's
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03-30-13 | 04:49 AM
  #2916  
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?
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03-30-13 | 05:01 AM
  #2917  
Quote: 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.
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03-30-13 | 05:02 AM
  #2918  
Quote: 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?
1. Hell no.
2. Unnecessary unless you need a different stem length and/or rise.
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03-30-13 | 05:26 AM
  #2919  
Quote: Also should I convert to threaded for the retro/hipster points?
Are you considering this purely for aesthetic reasons?
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03-30-13 | 10:27 AM
  #2920  
Quote: 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?
Yes, and yes. It'll be the sw8est fixay on the block.
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03-30-13 | 10:48 AM
  #2921  
All the hipsters in Davis won't know what hit 'em.
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03-30-13 | 11:16 AM
  #2922  
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!
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03-30-13 | 11:22 AM
  #2923  
Quote: I want to go 650c because even with a slammed stem my bars are even with my saddle.
Wait...what? Are you riding a bike that's way too big for you? Post a pic of your bike.
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03-30-13 | 11:23 AM
  #2924  
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.
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03-30-13 | 11:30 AM
  #2925  
Quote: what would be the negative effects of putting a 650c on the front of a 700c bike?
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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
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