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Muffin Man 05-20-13 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by SpeshulEd (Post 15640242)
Should I look at the stickies about fit, or just ask this redundant question again and again?

For serious...
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...s-thread-first


That's much too smart.

TheRealFaux 05-21-13 01:45 AM


Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15648178)
Should I buy a pair of DZR GMT-8s, used for $60?

No.

Reeses 05-21-13 08:47 PM


Originally Posted by TheRealFaux (Post 15648642)
No.

Okay thanks.

Does anyone here have any experience with DZR or Chrome clipless shoes? Which is better in terms of comfort while riding?

Huffandstuff 05-21-13 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15652268)
Okay thanks.

Does anyone here have any experience with DZR or Chrome clipless shoes? Which is better in terms of comfort while riding?

I bought the DZR jetlag or whatevers ( http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdn...Shoes-Main.jpg), I've got absolutely no complaints. The straps on them haven't ever pulled out when stopping or anything like that and have no problem on 50-60 mile rides with my feet hurting. Plus, you can barely tell they are SPD shoes and don't clack at all when in the store and whatnot.

I refuse to buy anything chrome though, so there's that.

spRICE 05-22-13 06:48 PM


Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15652268)
Okay thanks.

Does anyone here have any experience with DZR or Chrome clipless shoes? Which is better in terms of comfort while riding?

My bud loves his chrome shoes, but he is a chrome junkie.

calv 05-22-13 07:34 PM

I have the Chrome ones, I'd bet the DZR's are better though.

Chrome Midways run half a size big.

craigcraigcraig 05-22-13 07:45 PM

I have dzr midnights and they are great. I can't stand in them all day but riding in them is almost as good as cycling specific shoes.

Point4ska 05-22-13 07:50 PM


Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15652268)
Okay thanks.

Does anyone here have any experience with DZR or Chrome clipless shoes? Which is better in terms of comfort while riding?

They're uncomfortable for walking and aren't good cycling shoes. I wouldn't recommend them, but if you had to pick one get the DZRs.

Jandro 05-23-13 01:48 PM

Should I sell my Cervelo S2 and get a c'dale super six evo?

Reeses 05-23-13 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by Point4ska (Post 15656182)
They're uncomfortable for walking and aren't good cycling shoes. I wouldn't recommend them, but if you had to pick one get the DZRs.

I see. Well my friend swears by his Chrome Turks, but he's only done like 11 miles in them at the most. I think I'll stick with my Shimano m162 for now though.

sheepdog84 05-23-13 02:10 PM


Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 15658998)
Should I sell my Cervelo S2 and get a c'dale super six evo?


yussss

jpsawyer 05-24-13 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 15658998)
Should I sell my Cervelo S2 and get a c'dale super six evo?

Yeah! I rode my friends and it was super awesome.

tomatsu 05-24-13 12:54 PM

I'm building a 26" single speed commuter. Should I keep use some unbranded/unknown sealed bearing hubs or a set of Shimano Deore LX (loose-ball) hubs?

LesterOfPuppets 05-24-13 12:59 PM

I'd probably go LX. Get a thick cog, cuz I think those have aluminum freehub bodies.

tomatsu 05-24-13 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 15663391)
I'd probably go LX. Get a thick cog, cuz I think those have aluminum freehub bodies.

Cool, thanks!

Huffandstuff 05-24-13 06:55 PM


Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15659041)
I see. Well my friend swears by his Chrome Turks, but he's only done like 11 miles in them at the most. I think I'll stick with my Shimano m162 for now though.

Ive done 50-60 mile rides and my feet felt fine the whole time. I just find it hard to wear a road shoe when in cut offs, just looks awful so the dzrs are perfect for summer time riding around/activities(assuming this is what you are looking for).

Jared. 05-24-13 07:19 PM

Started saving for my next bike. Should I build up an On One Pompino (commuter, errand, everyday bike), or a Pake French 75 (longer, faster rides)? They will serve different purposes obviously, and I plan to build up both...eventually.

FakeFuji 05-24-13 07:43 PM

I think a pompino is better, it is a very versatile bike

uRabbit 05-25-13 12:55 AM

Convert or buy new?
 
Should I...

Convert my '81 Sekai (see sig) to ss/fixie, or buy a new complete bike from BD?

I don't understand 100% everything I would need, but I have a few parts I could sell/trade.

Pretty sure I'd need: new chainring, cog, hub, spacers or wheel, bar tape, and maybe more?

Which would be more wallet-friendly?

Training.Wheels 05-25-13 01:07 AM

I'd just buy a new bike. I'd only convert if drivetrain components irreparably broke down. Plus, you'd get to shop for a new bike!

seau grateau 05-25-13 01:22 AM

Always new bike.

Nagrom_ 05-25-13 10:55 AM

Should I throw racks all over Handsome Dick?

Lukester78 05-25-13 11:12 AM

so long as you can still take it off sweet jumps.

Mumonkan 05-25-13 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15666280)
Should I throw racks all over Handsome Dick?

Hells to the yeah

Nagrom_ 05-25-13 11:47 AM

Ok, that's settled.

Fenders too?


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