A few days ago, I took part in a club event. Right the day after GVA won the Olympic gold medal. The ride was 241.7km long, had around 1650m elevation and we managed to go 29.45km/h on average.(Strava says I was slower, but I trust my Cycling Computer on that one) I'm still pretty happy with that ride. It had everything. Short punchy climbs, cobbles of death(no shit: those cobbles were worse than the ones at Paris-Roubaix, I was told by a team-mate, but luckily it were only 3 parts with 50m each) I wasn't dropped and I even lead-out the sprint and still finished well inside the top 10, out of 50 starters. I really had a great day. I was really struggeling from far out though. After around 120kms I got stomach cramps, then my arms started to hurt, as well as my ass, leading to me almost getting dropped. I was jojo-ing like Froome once in the vuelta, but on flat roads. Then, around 7km before the finish, some random guy attacked. No-one wanted to pull, so I went to the front and pulled him back with a guy from another team. Then I lead the peloton into the final 3 kms and then hell started to get loose. lots of guys attacked. I just kept going and finished 8th. Really really nice event. Just around 8.5h of riding time.
Never actually felt this empty after a ride. Damn depressing out there, damn nice now! My HR was out of this world today, I really, really suffered...
Anyways. I've completely fallen in love with this shoe (Spez S-works 6), but its obviously very pricey. I like all the colours equally since our kit is red and my bike is black/white, so all the colours match very well with the colour scheme which I find pretty important (extra 5 watts).
So, I've found the red one on a pretty big discount. But before throwing so many money after new shoes, I'd just like to know if anyone have any experiences with them. They look sooooo good.
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
Not sure, those shoes look pretty awful tbh. Are you sure you want to base your shoe buy on the kit you are currently wearing. Red does not go with everything but I am pretty much a pro white shoes in any regard and it's your buy and you look at the shoes the entire day so you should go for it if you love them.
Those are also good, with a hint of red for your kit. https://www.buhlc...t-rod.html
(I have similiar ones from Bontrager, the little red color in the shoes really gives a nice tone to the shoes)
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
I just like to show my support for the teams I like. I think it's not different to wearing the shirt of your fav football team, etc.
The only "unwritten rule", I forgot to mention, is probably the only one I follow because of respect. Never wear a NC or WC jersey out on the road. I think you should have to earn your stripes. I only wear Tonys ITT German NC jersey at home.
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
I just like to show my support for the teams I like. I think it's not different to wearing the shirt of your fav football team, etc.
The only "unwritten rule", I forgot to mention, is probably the only one I follow because of respect. Never wear a NC or WC jersey out on the road. I think you should have to earn your stripes. I only wear Tonys ITT German NC jersey at home.
Yes but wearing a full football kit while having a kick about in the park with your mates as a grown man would make you look a bit silly
And I considered shoes to be part of "kit" but a quick research turned up
that kit is just clothing, excluding shoes. My bad. Ain't no native speaker.
Sorry for bad engrish.
I meant black shoes and wasn't commenting on Riis' colored jersey and bib.
I humbly apologize for the confusion.
Ofc I don't give a rodent's behind about those unwritten cycling rules
that actually are written down! https://www.velomi...the-rules/
Wear what you like, like what you wear. Or what's on sale because the pricing of some pieces of plastic made in asia, wether it's clothing or shoes, is often just laughable.
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
I just like to show my support for the teams I like. I think it's not different to wearing the shirt of your fav football team, etc.
The only "unwritten rule", I forgot to mention, is probably the only one I follow because of respect. Never wear a NC or WC jersey out on the road. I think you should have to earn your stripes. I only wear Tonys ITT German NC jersey at home.
Yes but wearing a full football kit while having a kick about in the park with your mates as a grown man would make you look a bit silly
But I'm only 20 years old. I still feel like a child.
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
I just like to show my support for the teams I like. I think it's not different to wearing the shirt of your fav football team, etc.
The only "unwritten rule", I forgot to mention, is probably the only one I follow because of respect. Never wear a NC or WC jersey out on the road. I think you should have to earn your stripes. I only wear Tonys ITT German NC jersey at home.
My dad is addicted to cycling and could've made quite the professional cycist, I'm certain.
He has a WC jersey and wears it very rarely. He says he'll only wear it whenever he feels incredibly strong. And, in fact, wearing the WC jersey he's never been overtaken by another cyclist. Whether on a climb, on the cobbles or the flat, he's invincible when he wears that WC jersey (well other way around).
Choklets wrote:
Can't actually contribute anything meaningful about those shoes
but I can't let that stop me:
Ain't there some unwritten cycling laws that say that kit has to be predominantly black? And that cycling shoes have to come from Italy?
On topic, of course I checked the link and all I can say is:
Go to a store and check the colour for real. Could be orange as well.
The unwritten rule is, that your shorts always need to be black, with your shirt fitting. (so no BMC shirt and Etixx shorts)
Personally, I wear what I can afford and what I like. f.e. I only have white cycling shoes, because I couldn't afford the black ones back then. I also only wear the kit I like. Do your thing.
I personally never wore pro cycling team kit. Grown men wearing full team kit is never a good look
I was a member of a club so normally wore my club kit. Otherwise, as Pauls says, wear what you like and can afford. Unwritten rules on what you can and can't wear are for teenage girls
I just like to show my support for the teams I like. I think it's not different to wearing the shirt of your fav football team, etc.
The only "unwritten rule", I forgot to mention, is probably the only one I follow because of respect. Never wear a NC or WC jersey out on the road. I think you should have to earn your stripes. I only wear Tonys ITT German NC jersey at home.
My dad is addicted to cycling and could've made quite the professional cycist, I'm certain.
He has a WC jersey and wears it very rarely. He says he'll only wear it whenever he feels incredibly strong. And, in fact, wearing the WC jersey he's never been overtaken by another cyclist. Whether on a climb, on the cobbles or the flat, he's invincible when he wears that WC jersey (well other way around).
I've never worn it, because I wouldn't dare to
It should be illegal to even sell the WC jersey It's sacrilege.
Never actually felt this empty after a ride. Damn depressing out there, damn nice now! My HR was out of this world today, I really, really suffered...
Anyways. I've completely fallen in love with this shoe (Spez S-works 6), but its obviously very pricey. I like all the colours equally since our kit is red and my bike is black/white, so all the colours match very well with the colour scheme which I find pretty important (extra 5 watts).
So, I've found the red one on a pretty big discount. But before throwing so many money after new shoes, I'd just like to know if anyone have any experiences with them. They look sooooo good.
Don't bother buying s-works 6. The difference to specialized's cheaper models are minimal, and you can surely find a pair of the models below with red colour for a much better price somewhere else. I have used specialized-shoes for the last 5 seasons, but have never cared for the top model. You should rather invest somewhere else. And the shoes do not look well no matter which colour your kit is, always go for white.
I dont necessarily think the red is better, but its the only one on discount.
Thing is, I've fallen so much in love with the shoe that I must own it. Whether its now or whenever the new is out so I hopefully can get even more discount, I don't know.
(well other way around).
