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Bontrager RL Mountain Shoes
Product DescriptionBontrager's RL MTB shoe is the perfect companion for your epic trail rides. Rugged, efficient, incredibly comfortable, and more about epic adventure than all-out speed, the RL MTB is plenty light and stiff thanks to a Bronze Series Composite sole that helps put the power to the pedals. It's also built for long-wearing durability, featuring a TPU toe cap and tough medial and lateral side mud guards. It's all-day comfort and all-day support for all day on the mountain.Bontrager RL Mountain Shoes Pro Review
I ripped open the package like an overzealous kid at his birthday party and the contents spilled onto the garage floor. “Wow” I thought, cool-looking shoes, silver uppers with an orange plaid trim around the ankle. They seemed reasonably light weight and the three strap system looked typical – two Velcro straps and one buckle-type strap. Also in the package were the optional toe cleats and the tool for tightening them. Continue reading →
User Reviews 
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SoFlaBiker
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: November 8, 2012 Strengths: Very comfortable. Super easy to get in and out of , plenty of toe room and not narrow squeezing your feet fatiguing them . Stiff enough sole to get you moving and keep you moving, good tread pattern when it comes time to hump up the trail. Weaknesses: None so far, these are the 2012 edition which the rep says they did improvements from last years model. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Markham Park & Manizales Colombia Price Paid: $140.00 Purchased At: Trek Bicycle Shop Pl Similar Products Used: Sette Element MTB shoe Bike Setup: 2011 Trek Fuel EX 
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shenny88
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: August 3, 2012 Strengths: pretty stiff sole (carbon reinforced), comfortable, fairly durable, good looking, plastic heal cup, lightweight Weaknesses: large exposed ratchet/buckle prone to damage, plastic strap non-replaceable, little bit of strap-stretch Bottom Line: 
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BmoreKen Date Reviewed: May 27, 2012 Strengths: cost, on the wider side inside, stiff sole Weaknesses: eSole insoles that are compatible are costly, noticed threads coming loose, etc. after modest amount of use, fit isn't for everyone Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: Shimano, Sidi
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Dave Nicholson
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 12, 2012 Strengths: Lightweight, Breathable, easy to get in and out of, STYLE! Weaknesses: Adjustments, Fit Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chimney Gulch to Enchanted Forest finish at Apex Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Village Tent Similar Products Used: Shimano M086 Forte CM220 Bike Setup: 2008 GT Zaskar Re-Issue; Rock Shox REBA Team; SRAM X0; Industry 9 XC Wheelset; FSA Team Carbon Cranks with Shimano XT clipless.
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p0g0
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 10, 2012 Strengths: Good stiff sole, comfortable for long rides. Weaknesses: The plastic soles can be very very slippery indoors. The plastic buckles seem fragile. I bent the metal that holds it in a crash. It still works, but I'm not sure if it will survive another crash. Bottom Line:
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slomak
a Cross Country Rider
from boulder colorado usa Date Reviewed: May 12, 2011 Strengths: light weight, carbon midsole, quick secure strap system, breathable, better than expected durability, pricepoint Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: kenosha pass Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: university bikes Similar Products Used: shimano m180, carnac Bike Setup: yeti asr-c
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Stevuke
a Weekend Warrior
from Bergenfield, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2011 Strengths: Light weight, well ventilated, holds your foot tightly to the carbon fiber sole for excellent power transfer Weaknesses: crappy plastic buckle. plastic release already broke. the plastic strap is about to break off at the end (it'll still work though.. just shorter) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cunningham Park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $139.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: my first clipless shoe Bike Setup: Specialized Enduro, Jamis Durango
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Rucker
a Weekend Warrior
from Auburn, Alabama, USA Date Reviewed: December 3, 2010 Strengths: Super light Comfy Great looks Super breathable Weaknesses: Really only the ratchet strap. Its made of plastic and kinda cheap. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oak Mt. Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $135.00 Purchased At: Local Store Bike Setup: Specialized S-Works FS
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Brett Houser
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Beach, CA Date Reviewed: December 3, 2010 Strengths: Lite in weight, great arch support, good looks (silver)! Weaknesses: Buckle seems some what flimsy, but works well. Buckle strap could be 1" longer. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ALL Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $140.00 Purchased At: Jax's Bicycle Shop Similar Products Used: Sidi Bike Setup: HiFi Pro 29er (2010 model) Full XT componets.
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bnbski
a Cross Country Rider
from St Louis, MO Date Reviewed: October 24, 2010 Strengths: Durable and comfortable. Weaknesses: Could have a slightly wider toe box. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Berryman Trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $125.00 Purchased At: Trek Store Bike Setup: Scott Scale 29 Elite - stock with Time ATAC pedals.
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Crisis
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando, FL, USA Date Reviewed: September 7, 2010 Strengths: Good looks Weaknesses: Where to begin. I broke the cheap plastic ratchet thing on my left shoe the first time I went down on it. Unlike most other shoes that have some kind of metal ratchet system that is as flat against the shoe this design goes with cheap plastic that sticks out pretty far and is almost impossible to not land on. Another problem I'm having with the ratchet system is that the leather strap has stretched to the point where it's no longer as tight as I need it to be around my foot. I'm experiencing stretching with the two Velcro straps as well. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything technical Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: David's World Cycle Similar Products Used: I'll be investing in Sidi's soon Bike Setup: Trek hard tail
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lethaljd
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2010 Strengths: Comfortable, customizable insoles, look cool Weaknesses: ratchet buckle strap unreplaceable, velcro tabs stretched out Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bavington TT Loop Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $145.00 Purchased At: Dirty Harry's Similar Products Used: Specialized BG Comp Bike Setup: SPDs
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Kingfsher
a Weekend Warrior
from Charleston, SC USA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2010 Strengths: Great fit, affordable, comfortable!!!, firm sole, & light!!! Weaknesses: Feels more like a cleat walking on concrete/asphalt & hardwood floors. (but it is a cleat so I wouldn't dock them any points) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Marrington Plantation Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: Trek Bikes of Mount Bike Setup: 2011 Trek 4300 Stock w/ Shimano M324 SPD pedals and Bontrager Carbon Fibre bar ends.
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DangerDave86
a Cross Country Rider
from Reston, VA, USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2010 Strengths: Carbon fiber power plate, light weight, wide toe box, breathable, and price. Weaknesses: The ratchet seems chintzy, but does not pose as a huge issue so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ft. Custer, Augusta, MI Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $124.00 Purchased At: Bike Lane, Reston VA Similar Products Used: Specialized Comp Mountains, Pearl Izumi Select MTB. Bike Setup: Trek mountain/cross 
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Jeremy
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Kent, Maine. USA Date Reviewed: April 1, 2010 Strengths: They looked good in the window... Weaknesses: For the second year, Bontrager/Trek fails to address the crappy racheting buckle, after some pretty critical reviews on-line and in print. The buckle works poorly and the strap cant be adjusted for length. The eSole insole is gimicky and worthless. In the end, it seemed like a ploy to get you to go to eSOle.com and buy a real insole from them. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Quoggy Joe trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Shimano- quality shoes, well engineered, and the buckles work! The fit is great with their shoes. Bike Setup: road, trail, and 29.
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