# Why do...? **URL:** \ **Category:** Pub\ **Created:** [February 27, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602 "2012-02-27T13:40:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![horatio](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/horatio/32/42_2.png) [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/101 "2012-02-29T21:10:22Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > I actually do want some spd sandals, but buying 2nd hand would be downright rank. Sandals would be perfick for these humid/rainy Sydney commutes… What’s scary is that I too can see the complete logic with this. What’s wrong with me?? These are awful though: ![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3660/3491433079_2a47708446_o.jpg) EDIT: Shit just got stylish folks: ![](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6017/5951907172_784a139367_b.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jln_not_zltn/32/74_2.png) [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/102 "2012-02-29T21:37:40Z")
Seems like a lot of people on BNA are on “recovery rides”… all the time. ---
**Author:** ![nexus](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/nexus/32/13_2.png) [@nexus](https://fixed.org.au/u/nexus)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/103 "2012-02-29T22:40:31Z")
> [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](#): > > In winter you just need to pair them up with a good pair of socks and you’re set! You could wear them at work too! ---
**Author:** ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 10:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/104 "2012-02-29T22:44:06Z")
> [@HeavyMetalCyclist](#): > > when i read about your increasingly EROTIC beardo tendencies, i have to remind myself that it was not so long ago that you were riding a fixie with pursuit geo on the street. ftfy. Times change, man. Lets not forget it wasn’t that long ago that you were actually metal. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/captain_commuter/32/16_2.png) [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/105 "2012-02-29T22:52:35Z")
> [@horatio](#): > > What’s scary is that I too can see the complete logic with this. What’s wrong with me?? > > These are awful though: > ![](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3660/3491433079_2a47708446_o.jpg) > > EDIT: > Shit just got stylish folks: > > ![](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6017/5951907172_784a139367_b.jpg) My feet like Keens - now they make SPDs? Could be a game changer… ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/106 "2012-02-29T23:01:37Z")
> [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](#): > > In winter you just need to pair them up with a good pair of socks and you’re set! Me thinks so, certainly for all but the coldest days. ---
**Author:** ![nexus](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/nexus/32/13_2.png) [@nexus](https://fixed.org.au/u/nexus)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 11:52pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/107 "2012-02-29T23:52:04Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > Times change, man. Lets not forget it wasn’t that long ago that you were actually metal. Ouch !! ---
**Author:** ![larfinboy](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/larfinboy/32/566_2.png) [@larfinboy](https://fixed.org.au/u/larfinboy)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/108 "2012-02-29T23:56:23Z")
> [@Captain\_Commuter](#): > > My feet like Keens - now they make SPDs? Could be a game changer… Just need some ‘waterproof’ Explorer? I’ve heard Havaianas are working on an SPD. ---
**Author:** ![hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hoonz/32/688_2.png) [@hoonz](https://fixed.org.au/u/hoonz)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 12:58am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/109 "2012-03-01T00:58:35Z")
> [@Captain\_Commuter](#): > > Sealskinz > > [Wiggle | SealSkinz Thick Mid Length Sock Waterproof Socks](http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-thick-mid-length-sock/) > > with SPD sandals…now you got me thinking Sealskinz are the shizzle fo’ da drizzle ---
**Author:** ![JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jln_not_zltn/32/74_2.png) [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/110 "2012-03-01T02:59:51Z")
I like this thread. I feel that hate brings fixed.org.au together. First Polly, now this… ---
**Author:** ![John\_Kennedy](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/john_kennedy/32/440_2.png) [@John\_Kennedy](https://fixed.org.au/u/John_Kennedy)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/111 "2012-03-01T03:05:24Z")
> [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](#): > > I like this thread. > > I feel that hate brings fixed.org.au together. > > First Polly, now this… Quoted for troof. ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:05am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/112 "2012-03-01T03:05:53Z")
> [@larfinboy](#): > > I’ve heard Havaianas are working on an SPD. That would solve all my footwear needs. ---
**Author:** ![spirito](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spirito/32/260_2.png) [@spirito](https://fixed.org.au/u/spirito)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/113 "2012-03-01T03:08:15Z")
> [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](#): > > I feel that hate brings fixed.org.au together. Ha!! Good observation. Maybe teh mods should move things along a little by banning people who say nice things, are positive and encourage good mirth. ---
**Author:** ![HLC](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hlc/32/551_2.png) [@HLC](https://fixed.org.au/u/HLC)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/114 "2012-03-01T03:23:54Z")
I just spent an hour the commuter paths. Not so jealous anymore HA HA ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/captain_commuter/32/16_2.png) [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/115 "2012-03-01T03:28:00Z")
> [@larfinboy](#): > > Just need some ‘waterproof’ Explorer? all you need to know is [here](http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com.au/2008/02/keen-spd-sandals-review.html) and [here](http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=11194) ---
**Author:** ![red](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/red/32/252_2.png) [@red](https://fixed.org.au/u/red)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/116 "2012-03-01T03:37:01Z")
> [@Captain\_Commuter](#): > > all you need to know is [here](http://cyclingspokane.blogspot.com.au/2008/02/keen-spd-sandals-review.html) > > and [here](http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=11194) i near spewed… twice ---
**Author:** ![slinky](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/slinky/32/48_2.png) [@slinky](https://fixed.org.au/u/slinky)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 4:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/117 "2012-03-01T04:08:15Z")
> [@spirito](#): > > Radelaidian’s complaining about their shitty commute’s = Hilarial™® > > Spend a week commuting in Sydney and you’ll think your Adelaide commute is bliss wonderful like some tampon commercial. I don’t wanna sound dismissive but you don’t know how good you have it. Living in Melbourne I reckon a Sydney commute would be like a the tampoo cormercial if this was the soundtrack. [Aphex Twin Classics Tamphex - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ovhkRZNDA) ---
**Author:** ![nikcee](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/nikcee/32/123_2.png) [@nikcee](https://fixed.org.au/u/nikcee)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/118 "2012-03-01T15:12:28Z")
To be true FRED you need to have at least two things rattling loudly on your bike (this may include the sound of your drivetrain as you cross chain your MTB triple). the WNR this week featured at least 20mins of complaining about super-commuters. Just remember the [rules](http://www.itsnotarace.org/). Whats your [FCN?](http://www.itsnotarace.org/fcn-calculator/) ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/captain_commuter/32/16_2.png) [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/119 "2012-03-01T15:36:02Z")
> [@nikcee](#): > > To be true FRED you need to have at least two things rattling loudly on your bike and your toolbag hangin’ long & low and swingin’ like a big buck kangaroo’s ball sack. ---
**Author:** ![Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/captain_commuter/32/16_2.png) [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602/120 "2012-03-01T15:54:47Z")
Cruising to work this morning with the tailie and minding my own beeswax when I hear “ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding ding” - old matey blows past, sitting up like Jackie and spinning like a demon on a twenty dollar K-mart dual-suss mtb, with clip-on tri bars and a fairing no less. I’m thinking I’d like to know where he gets his coffee until I spot the electric motor kit. Panache? [Previous page](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602.md?page=5) [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/t/why-do/55602.md?page=7)