Bicycles

[unharmed]

Chapeau! I just don't think I have the bike-control to do it. I love SS off-road though and don't think I'd go back to gears for that.

[Mild7]

Agreed unharmed. SS mountain riding is the best fun I've had on a bike since I first got my bmx in the 80's.   No plans to go back to gears any time soon.

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[unharmed]

Absolutely. Only exception is maybe a 1x9 setup if I was going to do some MTB touring.

[Mild7]

Exactly why I've been wanting to have a tinker with an 8 speed Alfine hub.  Sort of a compromise between SS simplicity and touring practicality ( if such a thing exists)

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[Giles]

[Giles]

Can anyone recommend a pair of spd shoes that don't look like cycling shoes?  Had a little accident and ripped the cleat out of the bottom of one of my shoes - need a replacement pair…..

[Jii]

Shimano have some that are a bit more hiker-esque. These are highly regarded over here as winter cycling shoes. I've only used Sidis so I have no experience of those. Quite a steep price though imho if it's not exactly what youre looking for. Lake also makes some not so cycling shoe looking ones but don't know any particular models, sorry.

Edit: How could I forget the Chrome Kursk! More your style and some of my bike messenger friends use them all the time so I guess they're better than average qualitywise.
Chrome Kursk Pro

[Chris]

Betcha Viberg or Beck's could custom build a set of boots with the fittings for you.  I've seen it done with golf cleats; the process is basically the same…

And you do need a new pair of boots.:D

[Giles]

Chris, I know, but these are shoes…..This is what I am getting:

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes/kursk-pro.html

Thanks Jii

[Jii]

Glad to be of help!

[JCar2666]

Why even bother with clip ons?  I personally can't stand them.  I use studded pedals.

[Chris]

@Giles:

Chris, I know, but these are shoes….

Pfft, if you want to be reasonable about it, I guess those are ok.;)  I couldn't resist the chance to suggest a gratuitously over the top choice, though.

[Giles]

I am not using clips atm, as I only have one boot with a clip and hate it.  It is amazing how much more efficient it is when you can pull up as well as push down…

[Mild7]

Giles, unless I'm already too late, I would seriously recommend Five 10 minnaar's:

http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/23-minnaar

They have the the stealth sole, which is the stickiest rubber I've ever used on a shoe full stop, plus this model has the SPD option too.  Best of both worlds.

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[Giles]

Not too late thanks.  As it is my birthday in a couple of weeks, Mme B has just been pinged…..

[Megatron1505]

When's your Birthday G, Pams is on the 17th.

[Mild7]

Finally a topic where I can drop some knowledge

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[Giles]

14th….And USD130 in US, so we will pick up when we are over there in Oct - Brilliant and thanks again....

[unharmed]

I have a pair of DZRs for 'casual' town cycling when I need to walk as well. They're pretty good.

For a lot more suggestions, check this thread out.

[Giles]

DZR's look cool.

Which thread?  This one?