What dads want.
01-20-23, 08:05 AM
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What dads want.
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“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called that. — Dan
New Yorker magazine.
“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called that. — Dan
New Yorker magazine.
Last edited by _ForceD_; 01-20-23 at 09:07 PM.
01-20-23, 08:28 AM
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01-20-23, 09:47 AM
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the message being ... don't buy your Dad a bike!
01-20-23, 11:48 AM
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What, cup shoes are a thing. They're made of sturdy plastic, and have strings, so your hands can stay busy too, while you wear them. 😁 I imagine riding a bicycle with them on might be a bit complicated. 🤔😁😉
01-20-23, 05:56 PM
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One bike? Really?
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The “OTHER THINGIES” pile is way too small…..
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01-20-23, 06:42 PM
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Everything's accurate except the spandex and clip shoes.
But they missed the
Cameras
Lights
Reflectors
Loud horn
GPS
Rack and Bags
Locks
But they missed the
Cameras
Lights
Reflectors
Loud horn
GPS
Rack and Bags
Locks
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They also missed clipless pedals for the clip shoes (cup shoes?), a teenie-tiny seat bag for extra tube, CO2 cartridges and tire levers that dad has no clue how to use, and sexy wrap-around aerodynamic sunglasses, cell phone for calling home for a pick-up when he gets a flat or a mechanical issue, nutritional gels, banana,
01-20-23, 09:10 PM
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No mention of N+1? I call BS.
01-21-23, 11:53 AM
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01-21-23, 06:04 PM
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“Cup shoes”?
<facepalm>
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My eyes are going to hell too.
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They left out a bunch of stuff.
02-06-23, 12:35 PM
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For the cartoon guy, unless it's a fixie, better sign him up for brakes.
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02-06-23, 07:16 PM
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This dad is lucky, very lucky. Not only is one of his kids a physical therapist, but both of them are cyclists with lots of shop experience! Christmas trees have been known to sprout accessories, parts, tools, hell even a complete bike once!
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02-10-23, 10:28 PM
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They also missed clipless pedals for the clip shoes (cup shoes?), a teenie-tiny seat bag for extra tube, CO2 cartridges and tire levers that dad has no clue how to use, and sexy wrap-around aerodynamic sunglasses, cell phone for calling home for a pick-up when he gets a flat or a mechanical issue, nutritional gels, banana,
02-11-23, 08:17 PM
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The thread title keeps giving this dad dirty thoughts.
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And I always thought dads wanted more “romantic encounters”. Boy do I feel foolish.
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