Today I (v2):
#8551
Uninformed Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,117
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From: Union County, NJ
Bikes: Dolan Pre Cursa, Cannondale R400
#8552
[MENTION=23200]Jared[/MENTION] I'm a well seasoned New Englander so I'm quite used to the cold weather rides.
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#8557
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,322
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From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Today I installed cleats on my new shoes. After a 5min spin through the hood at night, I am hooked, and excited to take them on a 1hr ride tomorrow morning!
I ended up purchasing these:


I got the black ones.
A couple months back, when it became apparent that I needed new shoes, I decided to try something new for kicks (pun intended) instead of a 3rd pair of Sidi Genius 5's. After some research, I decided that I wanted to purchase shoes in the $200-$250 price range, with a BOA closure system (if possible), and a sleek aesthetic, not flashy.
I wandered in to B+L bikes during a long ride up and down the coast one weekend and tried a pair on. They were comfy. I sat on them for about a week before I chose to purchase them.
I ended up purchasing these:


I got the black ones.
A couple months back, when it became apparent that I needed new shoes, I decided to try something new for kicks (pun intended) instead of a 3rd pair of Sidi Genius 5's. After some research, I decided that I wanted to purchase shoes in the $200-$250 price range, with a BOA closure system (if possible), and a sleek aesthetic, not flashy.
I wandered in to B+L bikes during a long ride up and down the coast one weekend and tried a pair on. They were comfy. I sat on them for about a week before I chose to purchase them.
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#8558
Not actually Tmonk




Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,322
Likes: 6,104
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
They're also crazy light, which I don't really care about, but is cool I guess
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
#8559
Those are rad, I want shoes with the BOA system. Right now I have older adidas tri sprints that just have a big velcro strap. Not a big deal but since the shoes are mostly a breathable fabric my toes are starting to get chilly as the temp drops.
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#8562
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
My bonts aren't really wide enough even though I sized up and got the wider width. They work for now, and will for a while, but I think I'm going to need to go custom in the very future
Stupid wide feet.
Stupid wide feet.
#8563
TIL my good buddy was featured in a business insider article about his cosplay at comiccon
#8564
specialized shoes are known for fitting wide....and they even make wide sizes in them.
#8565
THE STUFFED


Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Try to avoid sizing up and get the wide width version instead for better fit.
#8566
THE STUFFED


Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
Made lemonade today from the lemons after my wife's audi's rear bumper got side swiped by somebody pulling out of a spot too soon.
We have multiple cars but I couldn't resist the opportunity to drive one of these; rental car courtesy of their insurance:

The exterior is the best part. The interior looks like it came from the dollar store; I guess dodge blew the budget on the exterior and engine.
Too big and heavy to be nimble and "zippy". A bit unwieldly as handling goes. Blind spot galore, mirrors are essential.
But you can't blame it, it's a muscle car and we all know their native environment is the quarter mile.
We have multiple cars but I couldn't resist the opportunity to drive one of these; rental car courtesy of their insurance:

The exterior is the best part. The interior looks like it came from the dollar store; I guess dodge blew the budget on the exterior and engine.
Too big and heavy to be nimble and "zippy". A bit unwieldly as handling goes. Blind spot galore, mirrors are essential.
But you can't blame it, it's a muscle car and we all know their native environment is the quarter mile.
#8568
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1

According to the bont sizing calculator, I need custom shoes, but I don't have $500 bucks for shoes.
#8572
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 863
Likes: 9
From: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Bikes: stinner cx, paramount track
#8574
today i learned that grocery stores are liars.
despite the fact that ive been buying kerrygold butter for the past two months and stores are stocked with it, i went to 4 stores today to get more and couldnt find it. fed up, i asked customer service what the deal is, and apparently "they only get it during the holidays"
so what the **** have i been buying off the shelves?
ive never been so annoyed about butter in my entire life. even when the toast falls butter side down.
despite the fact that ive been buying kerrygold butter for the past two months and stores are stocked with it, i went to 4 stores today to get more and couldnt find it. fed up, i asked customer service what the deal is, and apparently "they only get it during the holidays"
so what the **** have i been buying off the shelves?
ive never been so annoyed about butter in my entire life. even when the toast falls butter side down.





