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I had been looking for a bike to get around my local city and managed to snag a Huffy cruiser for $50. It is in decent shape with only some superficial rust on the pedals. This will be a big learning experience for me as I haven't ridden a bike for nine years. I'll both learn how to use a bike to run errands and how to do some of my own maintenance. Maybe even customize it a bit by adding a frame lock and a 3 speed gear hub. I guess we shall see how far I get in this learning and fitness quest.

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For me flat pedals with spikes (the MTB type) is go to, but it can damage shoes.

I wear Saucony trail runners, and have for the last 6000km (?) of riding, as well as for daily wear. They are in remarkable condition, considering that I do ride with spiked flat pedals.

Not sure if it's the sole compound or what, but I purchased these specifically because I was tired of replacing my regular running shoes every year.

If you're burning through shoes quickly, you might want to check those out.

[–] plactagonic@sopuli.xyz 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I wear Columbia shoes also for this reason. All other shoes got torn apart, are uncomfortable or doesn't fit. These I wear dayly for few years and when the sole is worn out I replace them.

Few people suggested that I need some specific MTB shoes but I can't see any advantage in them.

Also water resistant shoes are usually bad. They also get wet and dry slowly, swety in summer... I got some water resistant socks and use them when needed.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Also water resistant shoes are usually bad.

One of my trail runners have gortex on them, the other does not. I honestly can't tell the difference with real-world use. Both get wet on the inside if you get them wet on the outside. LOL

I got some water resistant socks and use them when needed.

If it's really cold (< -10C) I'll use neoprene overshoes. If it's raining, I have packable rain pains that have shoe covers built in, so that's never an issue.

I haven't tried water resistant socks, but that sounds interesting!

Edit: -10C not -20C! I'm crazy, but not THAT crazy. 😂🥶