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Old 06-13-21, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tkamd73
Sometimes it’s nice to just jump on a bike and go for a ride without having to “gear up” for it. Really, for a ride under 20 miles does it really matter!
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And sometimes it will be just that, especially if I'm riding the 80s MTB. Those shoes above, btw, are just Skechers Citywalk Maltons, although they kinda look like a cycling shoe.
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Originally Posted by machinist42
Rock socks with your sandals!

Points lost for lack of sock garters, belt and suspenders.
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Originally Posted by johnnyace
I'm still on the fence, however, about shoes/toeclips/SPDs. Maybe I'll find some vintage shoes like my old Vittoria's, remove the cleats, and attach the clips/straps that I have in the parts bin. We'll see.
I'm not and have never been a racer. I was terrified of clips- until I got used to them. The last time I rode without them was maddening- in fact, It may have been with the pedals I bought from you!
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
Points lost for lack of sock garters, belt and suspenders.
And those Shorts are now supposed to extend below your knee caps! I find it nearly impossible to locate a pair of the hiking/walking shorts that were once common. It's always been all about style according to my fashion designer grand daughter. Don
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And those Shorts are now supposed to extend below your knee caps! I find it nearly impossible to locate a pair of the hiking/walking shorts that were once common. It's always been all about style according to my fashion designer grand daughter. Don
Yeah, I pretty much have to shop online to find the kind of shorts I want, that fall just above the knees, rather than below the knees. If I want my knees covered, I'll wear pants, thank you very much!
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I have one road bike with Look pedals and a pair of Sidis but every other bike now has these MKS platforms with cool stainless cages. I got so sick of clipping in and out and carrying extra shoes. These are so easy and remind me of the 70’s.
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