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Date: 04 Apr 2007 15:58:15
From: Anthony DeLorenzo
Subject: Business-casual SPD shoe
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Hi All,
Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers,
but they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always
wondered if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
something.
I know, I know... "Just change your shoes!" I could do that, but I
have a short, easy commute (3-5 flat km) and I ride in my office
clothes. I like not having to do anything when I get to the office
besides take off my helmet and outerwear.
Otherwise, maybe a project for me to retrofit a pair of shoes. I have
a set of worn-out Shimano shoes I could steal the hardware from...
hmmm...
Regards,
Anthony
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Date: 11 Apr 2007 12:32:50
From: Camilo
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 10, 1:44 pm, Dane Buson <d...@unseen.edu > wrote:
> DanK...@gmail.com <DanK...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
> >> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
> >> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
> >> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
> >> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>
> > That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
> > SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
> > interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>
> > Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
>
> I've found my Carradice SQR touring bag comfortably holds a six pack
> with room to spare.
>
> Though I do recall riding home one handed with a Special Mango cake from
> my favorite Chinese bakery. The starting and stopping were the hard
> parts. Just riding along wasn't too bad.
>
> --
> Dane Buson - sigd...@unixbigots.org
> Hi! I'm Larry. This is my brother Bob, and this is my other brother
> Jimbo. We thought you might like to know the names of your assailants.
I have a fond memory of a good friend in college, riding up the hill
on his "10 speed", one hand on the bars, the other holding a case of
beer on his shoulder, a cig. in his mouth puffing away. He was
weaving back and forth up the hill so he could make it up.
The good old days.
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Date: 06 Apr 2007 15:56:34
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 6, 9:45 am, "DanK...@gmail.com" <DanK...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
> > beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
> > MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
> > the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
> > you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>
> That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
> SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
> interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>
> Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
Safety first! Use a beer helmet!
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Date: 07 Apr 2007 00:59:31
From: Kristian M Zoerhoff
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On 2007-04-06, landotter <landotter@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Apr 6, 9:45 am, "DanK...@gmail.com" <DanK...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
>> > beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
>> > MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
>> > the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
>> > you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>>
>> That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
>> SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
>> interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>>
>> Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
>
> Safety first! Use a beer helmet!
But avoid beer goggles at all costs.
--
__o Kristian Zoerhoff
_'\(,_ kristian.zoerhoff@gmail.com
(_)/ (_)
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Date: 06 Apr 2007 22:58:31
From: Bill
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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landotter wrote:
> On Apr 6, 9:45 am, "DanK...@gmail.com" <DanK...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
>>> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
>>> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
>>> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
>>> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>> That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
>> SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
>> interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>>
>> Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
>
> Safety first! Use a beer helmet!
>
Now you're talking my kind of helmet. Built in hydration and happy hour.
Bill Baka
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Date: 06 Apr 2007 07:45:22
From: DanKMTB@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
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Date: 10 Apr 2007 14:44:41
From: Dane Buson
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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DanKMTB@gmail.com <DanKMTB@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
>> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
>> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
>> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
>> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>
> That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
> SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
> interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>
> Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
I've found my Carradice SQR touring bag comfortably holds a six pack
with room to spare.
Though I do recall riding home one handed with a Special Mango cake from
my favorite Chinese bakery. The starting and stopping were the hard
parts. Just riding along wasn't too bad.
--
Dane Buson - sigdane@unixbigots.org
Hi! I'm Larry. This is my brother Bob, and this is my other brother
Jimbo. We thought you might like to know the names of your assailants.
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Date: 11 Apr 2007 14:15:37
From: nash
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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"Dane Buson" <dane@unseen.edu > wrote in message
news:93dte4-9gp.ln1@curare.zuvembi.homelinux.org...
> DanKMTB@gmail.com <DanKMTB@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Apr 5, 9:44 pm, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
>>> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
>>> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
>>> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
>>> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
>>
>> That settles it, I'll be making a beer run in a suit on the fendered
>> SS this weekend. Thanks for the idea, should make for some
>> interesting conversation in downtown Dover.
>>
>> Pack it home, or ride 1 handed? hm........
>
> I've found my Carradice SQR touring bag comfortably holds a six pack
> with room to spare.
>
> Though I do recall riding home one handed with a Special Mango cake from
> my favorite Chinese bakery. The starting and stopping were the hard
> parts. Just riding along wasn't too bad.
>
> --
> Dane Buson - sigdane@unixbigots.org
> Hi! I'm Larry. This is my brother Bob, and this is my other brother
> Jimbo. We thought you might like to know the names of your assailants.
If you wind the slack around your hand your cake should be safe and cosy
while gripping the handle and brake.
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Date: 06 Apr 2007 00:12:39
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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In article <1175823869.175597.203880@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com >,
"landotter" <landotter@gmail.com > writes:
> If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
> beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
> MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
> the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
> you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
Maybe a white linen suit would go well with the Panama hat?
No black string tie, though. And a purple shirt might look
too pimpy. A Viella plaid shirt might fill the bill, though.
Or an outrageous Hawaiian shirt. If the shirt is busy enough,
nobody notices whether or not you're wearing a tie.
cheers,
Tom
--
Nothing is safe from me.
Above address is just a spam midden.
I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca
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Date: 06 Apr 2007 09:23:36
From: Curtis L. Russell
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:12:39 -0700, tkeats2005@hotmail.com (Tom Keats)
wrote:
>Maybe a white linen suit would go well with the Panama hat?
>
>No black string tie, though.
You'd want a bolo tie in natural leather, to match the straw. If you
are wanting an image, the clasp should match the feather in your
Panama.
Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 18:44:29
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 4, 5:58 pm, "Anthony DeLorenzo" <anthony.delore...@gmail.com >
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers,
> but they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always
> wondered if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
> something.
>
> I know, I know... "Just change your shoes!" I could do that, but I
> have a short, easy commute (3-5 flat km) and I ride in my office
> clothes. I like not having to do anything when I get to the office
> besides take off my helmet and outerwear.
If I can ride my fixed gear in wooden clogs further than that to get
beer, surely you can pedal the same distance in Florsheims and some
MKS rubber block pedals. Sheesh! And get a nice Panama hat to go with
the business clothes for summer. Helmet and slacks--do you think
you're a Mormon or sumthin'?
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 15:02:05
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 5, 2:27 pm, Matt O'Toole <mattoto...@letterboxes.org > wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:11:52 -0700, josh wrote:
> > In article <1175727495.740490.130...@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
> > anthony.delore...@gmail.com says...
>
> >> Hi All,
>
> >> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
> >> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers, but
> >> they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always wondered
> >> if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
> >> something.
>
> > You might find some new-old-stock RaceVogs on eBay if you keep an eye
> > out for them. They came in various color schemes, mine are nice all-
> > black leather loafers, no sign they're anything but business shoes
> > unless you catch sight of the bottom of the sole. No longer being made,
> > glad I bought a spare set.
>
> Those are neat, but probably too wild for most people. All the ones I've
> seen look like Doc Martens with wild, two-tone patterns. They have logos
> on them too. I've never seen the loafers. Now I'll be checking eBay all
> the time!
>
> I don't know who designs bike shoes, but 90% of them are absolutely
> hideous.
Yeah, but so are most of today's jerseys (festooned with logos,
YUCK!), helmets, etc. Not to mention modern wheels and frames. :-(
> It's no wonder most of them are in the super-cheap sale section
> of Nashbar/Performance within a few months.
>
No one wants to be seen in "last years shoes", right? I think that's
part of the marketing plan.
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 15:18:01
From: Matt O'Toole
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:58:15 -0700, Anthony DeLorenzo wrote:
> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers,
> but they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always
> wondered if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
> something.
The only thing I can think of that fits your description is the Diadora
Patrol, a plain black uniform shoe for police officers. It looks more
like a Rockport walking shoe than a trainer. Ugly and dorky but probably
office-presentable. Performance/Nashbar usually have them on sale.
Matt O.
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 10:33:42
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 4, 9:31 pm, "Claire Petersky" <cpeter...@mouse-potato.com >
wrote:
> "Anthony DeLorenzo" <anthony.delore...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1175727495.740490.130880@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>
> > I know, I know... "Just change your shoes!" I could do that, but I
> > have a short, easy commute (3-5 flat km) and I ride in my office
> > clothes. I like not having to do anything when I get to the office
> > besides take off my helmet and outerwear.
>
> If I were in your shoes (heh), I'd use powergrips:http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml
>
Powergrips work great for this sort of thing, IMO. I'm really
surprised that they aren't used more widely.
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 10:27:33
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 4, 9:45 pm, Ben Pfaff <b...@cs.stanford.edu > wrote:
> "Claire Petersky" <cpeter...@mouse-potato.com> writes:
> > If I were in your shoes (heh), I'd use powergrips:
> >http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml
>
> The thing that puzzles me about Power Grips is why a pair of
> cloth strips costs $23, or actually $35 to fit my big feet.
> They must be very special.
>
"Regular" Powergrips are a bit more than $15 a pair MO/Internet (e.g.,
Nashbar is $16.99 less 10%). That's pretty competitive with a pair of
clips and straps from the same sources.
OTOH, you may have a hard time finding the XL version at a comparable
discount.
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 10:11:52
From:
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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In article <1175727495.740490.130880@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com >,
anthony.delorenzo@gmail.com says...
>
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers,
> but they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always
> wondered if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
> something.
You might find some new-old-stock RaceVogs on eBay if you keep an eye
out for them. They came in various color schemes, mine are nice all-
black leather loafers, no sign they're anything but business shoes
unless you catch sight of the bottom of the sole. No longer being made,
glad I bought a spare set.
--
josh@phred.org is Joshua Putnam
<http://www.phred.org/~josh/ >
Braze your own bicycle frames. See
<http://www.phred.org/~josh/build/build.html >
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 15:27:06
From: Matt O'Toole
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:11:52 -0700, josh wrote:
> In article <1175727495.740490.130880@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
> anthony.delorenzo@gmail.com says...
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
>> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers, but
>> they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always wondered
>> if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
>> something.
>
> You might find some new-old-stock RaceVogs on eBay if you keep an eye
> out for them. They came in various color schemes, mine are nice all-
> black leather loafers, no sign they're anything but business shoes
> unless you catch sight of the bottom of the sole. No longer being made,
> glad I bought a spare set.
Those are neat, but probably too wild for most people. All the ones I've
seen look like Doc Martens with wild, two-tone patterns. They have logos
on them too. I've never seen the loafers. Now I'll be checking eBay all
the time!
I don't know who designs bike shoes, but 90% of them are absolutely
hideous. It's no wonder most of them are in the super-cheap sale section
of Nashbar/Performance within a few months.
Matt O.
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Date: 04 Apr 2007 19:45:18
From: Ben Pfaff
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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"Claire Petersky" <cpetersky@mouse-potato.com > writes:
> If I were in your shoes (heh), I'd use powergrips:
> http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml
The thing that puzzles me about Power Grips is why a pair of
cloth strips costs $23, or actually $35 to fit my big feet.
They must be very special.
--
Ben Pfaff
http://benpfaff.org
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Date: 05 Apr 2007 02:31:21
From: Claire Petersky
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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"Anthony DeLorenzo" <anthony.delorenzo@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1175727495.740490.130880@d57g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> I know, I know... "Just change your shoes!" I could do that, but I
> have a short, easy commute (3-5 flat km) and I ride in my office
> clothes. I like not having to do anything when I get to the office
> besides take off my helmet and outerwear.
If I were in your shoes (heh), I'd use powergrips:
http://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml
--
Warm Regards,
Claire Petersky
http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/
See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky
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Date: 04 Apr 2007 16:15:30
From: Camilo
Subject: Re: Business-casual SPD shoe
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On Apr 4, 2:58 pm, "Anthony DeLorenzo" <anthony.delore...@gmail.com >
wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone make an SPD-compatible shoe that would look decent around
> the office? I've seen the ones that look like plain black trainers,
> but they still look like trainers and not dress shoes. I've always
> wondered if anyone makes more of a slip-on type shoe, maybe leather or
> something.
>
> I know, I know... "Just change your shoes!" I could do that, but I
> have a short, easy commute (3-5 flat km) and I ride in my office
> clothes. I like not having to do anything when I get to the office
> besides take off my helmet and outerwear.
>
> Otherwise, maybe a project for me to retrofit a pair of shoes. I have
> a set of worn-out Shimano shoes I could steal the hardware from...
> hmmm...
>
> Regards,
> Anthony
With such a short flat commute, I'd either just use platform pedals,
or cage/strap type pedals (although that might scuff up your shoes).
To me, wearing any sort of bike shoe all day vs. changing your shoes
or just using platform pedals, it would be a no-brainer.
OK how about what I do: wear slip on shoes (loafers) at work, quick
and easy to change, no stooping over to tie them 8-). I change my
shoes every day in the winter, leave home with slip on slop/winter
shoes, slip on nice loafers at work. Keep them under my desk or where
I hang my coat, quick and easy.
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