Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Sure. Horizontal brake induced compliance is very desirable..

Yeah, I don't like my shifters level either.

Well.. they're not meant to be level on trad. drops...

Might be implying with each other.

That look fine to me? Campagnolo hood are pretty comfty to rest hand on.

Something funny going on with the left hand hood:

What reflective shoes can I get to wear on my functional rides? Need to be mtb cleats, a bit of a grip on sole and bright AF.

Shoe covers don’t really work for me as I have a few bits where I have to walk up/ down muddy steps so last pair I tried were trashed in a week.

Or could I customise my own and fit LEDs, reflective strips etc?!

Giro used to do some reflective shoes. Not sure if they still make them. Quite nice looking though and lace up

Yeh they do, but road only- no grip on sole. Look nice though

If winter shoes are what you are looking for, then Northwave Celsius 2 GTX I have are very reflective.

All those "light silver" sections are reflective.

Oh good one thanks! I’d assumed none of the winter boots were very reflective. Those look ideal thanks!
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Oh see what you mean, the rubber must have stretched.

I have them and can definitely recommend, nice fitting for my wide feet.

yes sir.

Sorry, I meant to each other!

Sexeh!

the giro vr90 has a reflective version

And the Republic LX is SPD compatible and fully reflective.

https://www.giro.com/eu_en/republic-lx-10.html/

Nice! I like that very much.

My functional darling. Apart from the frame, wheels,  and cranks, this is built from scavenged/salvaged parts.

Vic Humphrey 531 frame/forks from 1962
Open Pro/Sapim/Halo wheels
Marathon Plus 28c tyres
"Road Champion" bars
Ratty old Carradice bag
Jubilee clip seatpost bodge :)

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I wish I had this level of no-fucks-given.

Excellent work. Now I don't need to blow £1500 on a carbon fiber gravel rocket. - You've shown the way!

Now I don't need to blow £1500 on a carbon fiber gravel rocket.

You certainly don't; I'll sell it to you for just £1200 cash ;)

So much yes! I dig it. The frame is beautiful! Obligatory dibs.

This is nice. Like the step - through style.

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I like a lot of the Riv staff bikes.