Friday, April 14, 2006

Peripheral Bike Porn

I am learning the hard way that having a training bike and racing bike are two completely different animals. I have already blown through a rear tire with my PHX up on the trainer. It was my fault totally for not double checking my adjustments to the fly wheel of the trainer and essentially shaved the rubber down. Probably a common issue for absent minded trainer users like myself.

But the root of the problem is that I have my PHX on the trainer and not my old trusty Giant I want to use as a trainer bike-cum-back up for guest bike. However I only have one pair of clipless pedals, Speedplay Zero's and no quick way to interchange the pedals.

Problem solved. I bought a 15 mm pedal wrench. Oh yeah I also bought new shoes and pedals. This put a dent on the ol' card...but it's for the better good, isn't it.



SH-TR02
• Elite Multi-Sport Racing
• Specifically designed for elite triathalon and duathlon competition.
• New Hollowtech carbon fiber sole reduces weight by 20% and enhances stiffness to make a super-efficient pedaling platform.

• Single wide 45mm strap for a secure fit.
• Seamless interior with quick drying mesh is designed for use without socks










Description
Look has gone lightweight with its newly designed Keo pedal. A thinner, lighter carbon pedal body and lightweight chromoly spindle paired with a Keo specific cleat to provide smoother entry and exit with less wear. The cleat also has a memory tab to insure correct cleat replacement. Red cleat: 9°. Black cleat: 0°(FIXED). Wt. 115g. Lightweight carbon injected body, chromoly spindle, KEO specific cleat.

8 comments:

Bolder said...

same tri shoes i bought!

they said my feet were too wide for SIDI, who has a really nice carbon tri shoe just out.

but, the Shimanos -- i'm likin' 'em!

Comm's said...

Great people think alike. Then again I have been known to just copy out of magazines. Whats that make me?

bari said...

That's one nice looking pair of shoes! Enjoy them!

Habeela said...

Wow! What beautiful shoes! It doesn't matter what kind of shoe (sport, fashion, etc.)...they really do make the outfit and those shoes scream "I'm smokin'"! Nice choice!

greyhound said...

My shoes too! What does that say that we all have the same bike porn "toys." OK, I'm getting really uncomfortable with this post. Out.

Fe-lady said...

This has nothing to do with your bike post, I just wanted to let you know that AZIM was on FSN last nite at 7:30 and is scheduled to be aired again this comoing Friday and Sat. Check your listings..you may want to record this!
There's a guy at an aide station (dressed in black t-shirt, shorts) who just COULD be you...altho I really don't know what you look like! But I know you were in charge of aide station #8 and this guy looked IN CHARGE! Check it out!

Chris said...

Wouldn't it have been easier to buy another pair of Zeros and use the same shoes for each bike? I guess you end up with one less pair of shoes that way, though... That's contrary to the "he who dies with the most toys wins" motto.

Flatman said...

Oh yeah, Baby! I just ordered some Keo's too. Can't wait for them to arrive... Have you ridden them yet? I have always been partial to Looks.

/shiny/ :)