Re: [RBW] Re: Shoe recs for platforms

[Seth Friedman]

these just came out if you want the option for cleats :) seth in seattle
https://www.adidas.com/us/the-velosamba-cycling-shoes/FW4459.html

On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 7:37 PM Michael Morrissey <
michaelgmorris...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't know you or your style but why not these?
>
> https://www.adidas.com/us/campus-80s-shoes/FX5438.html
>
> I have a bunch of new balance running shoes and they're all too soft for
> cycling.
>
> My favorites of all time are Adidas ZX700 but they are discontinued.
>
> Michael
>
>
> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:31:36 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote:
>
>> There are always the venerable blundstones...they have added the "active
>> line" that might actual fit your needs pretty well. Splash proof, not water
>> proof.
>> Men's Active Series - Lightweight Casual, Dress & Outdoor Boots -
>> Blundstone USA 
>>
>> For the local rides in and around fall/winter/early spring Sacramento and
>> the lower sierras, I like these:
>> La Sportiva Wildcat Trail-Running Shoes - Men's | REI Co-op
>> 
>>
>> Still running shoes, but "trail" (can I start using the "back in my day"
>> when referencing 15 year old trends, ha) so it just means they are a bit
>> stiffer and have stickier soles. They are also splash proof, but i'd not
>> recommend using these for extended rides in the rain as they take forever
>> to dry. I've had my pair for 3 years now and they are still going strong
>>
>> Come summer time, i throw on my bedrock sandals cause its HOT here, and
>> the river is nearby so I can do a mid or end-of-ride dip in the American
>> river. Not what you asked, but seasonal shoes might be worth considering if
>> your local climate warrants it.
>>
>> Collin, its sandal weather here, in Sacramento
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 6:17:22 PM UTC-8 Adam wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I've seen a few old threads on this topic, but am curious what shoes
>>> people like for their platforms? I'm using the newish grip monarchs.
>>>
>>> I've been riding in an old pair of running shoes for a number of years,
>>> but the holes are getting out of hand and it's time for them to retire. I
>>> tried a pair of fairly rigid spd shoes that I had sitting around from a few
>>> years ago (without the cleats) and while I like the rigidity, the grip
>>> doesn't hold up when they're wet.
>>>
>>> I'm finding that I like the additional stiffness. Trying the mushy
>>> running shoes again, they feel pretty bad. I'm not sure how they didn't
>>> bother me all those years.
>>>
>>> So what's grippy (esp when wet), not too hot, decent in the rain, and
>>> reasonably stiff?(doesn't have to be cycling specific)
>>>
>>> Thanks for your thoughts!
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Free in Seattle: back issues of Bicycle Quarterly

[Seth Friedman]

I would be overjoyed to have them! I live near the UW! I can drop off a
sanitized six pack or?? as exchange :)!


On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 5:36 PM Ty Graham  wrote:

> Here's some reading for while you're holed up, waiting out COVID-19.
>
> 18 back issues from Winter 2013 to Winter 2018.
>
> Free to Seattle folks. No I won't ship them.
>
> I'll wait a few days and then put them in my local little free library.
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> Thanks
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> Ty Graham
> Toyo Atlantis 64cm
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