Submitted by
Ellsworthy
a Cross Country Rider
from Chesterfield, VA Date Reviewed: November 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Camp Brady Saunders, Goochland, VA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Bike Lane
Strengths:
Footbed, carbon, comfort
Weaknesses:
rachet buckles bend easily on impact
Similar Products Used:
Diadora Chilis
Bike Setup:
07 Ellsworth Truth
Bottom Line:
Comfortable shoe, very stiff and gives great power. I like the fit and that version I have is woman's specific. The insert is in pieces so you can customize the fit, I believe you can also buy other inserts to suite your size/shape. I like that you can replace the buckles since I bent one in a low speed crash. I was a little annoyed I had to buy the replacement piece from a shop/not on line, but the fact that I could replace it was key and it was only $9. I'd buy again. For the $ I think they're really good shoes. I had been saving for Sidi's, but these were a good investment.
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Submitted by
lilchrist
a Weekend Warrior
from G'dale, AL, USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All of Oak Mt.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Homewood Cycles
Strengths:
Very stiff. Good pedaling efficiency. Ratcheting top strap. Middle price. Good looks. Good fit. Comfortable toe room. Carbon sole.
Weaknesses:
Ratchet seems somewhat weak, but works fine.
Similar Products Used:
None. This is my first pair of cycling shoe.
Bike Setup:
08' GF Marlin.
Avid BB7 w/ Shimano XTR levers.
Shimano M520 pedals.
Sette 7 Flat bar and old set of bar ends.
Bottom Line:
These shoes are a great investment! I use them every ride. I really can tell the difference with them. They enable me to go farther on less energy and I feel less tired after that big day of riding. I also can pick up speed faster and stay at that pace easier and longer. GET THESE SHOES!
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Submitted by
Troutfarm
a Cross Country Rider
from Auburn, CA, US Date Reviewed: April 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Pauly Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Bike Emporium
Strengths:
Light, Stiff, Comfortable
Weaknesses:
Not as stiff as some other shoes.
Similar Products Used:
Pearl Izumi carbon.
Bike Setup:
1 speed steel rigid 29er
Bottom Line:
My cat pissed in my $250 shoes. Didn't want to risk another $200 plus. Turns out, these ended up being better shoes. My old shoes are now "cat piss decoys". Can't beat this deal with a stick. Carbon soles and a nice big toe box for this kind of money. If you don't need fancy italian leather, this is a great shoe.
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