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.
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01-20-23, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by _ForceD_
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“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called than. — Dan
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“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called than. — Dan
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01-20-23, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cb400bill
I believe that it reads "CLIP SHOES" and not "CUP SHOES".
You are correct. I should have zoomed in more. Disregard.
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01-20-23, 10:24 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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Originally Posted by _ForceD_
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“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called than. — Dan
New Yorker magazine.
“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called than. — Dan
New Yorker magazine.
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
01-20-23, 07:13 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,
01-20-23, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ClydeClydeson
You really FLICKED that one up.
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01-21-23, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by _ForceD_
.“Cup shoes”? Never heard them called that.
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No mention of N+1? I call BS.
01-21-23, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Oh, come on. That is totally unrealistic.
One bike? Really?
One bike? Really?
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01-21-23, 06:04 PM
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“Cup shoes”?
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My eyes are going to hell too.
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Originally Posted by smontanaro
Over the years my lovely wife has called them ballet slippers or tap shoes.
01-21-23, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Many years ago, I was at a pizza place, meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time. Looking at the menu toppings, I asked the table, "harn? What's harn?"
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02-02-23, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
Oh, come on. That is totally unrealistic.
One bike? Really?
One bike? Really?
02-05-23, 09:58 PM
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They left out a bunch of stuff.
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For the cartoon guy, unless it's a fixie, better sign him up for brakes.
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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Originally Posted by skidder
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.
02-12-23, 06:31 PM
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And I always thought dads wanted more “romantic encounters”. Boy do I feel foolish.
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