Submitted by
db4elle
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakville, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Attractive shoe, fits well, comfortable, stiff sole
Weaknesses:
Tread is a little bit too big (about 2mm too large...see below)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SH-MT20D
Bike Setup:
VeloSport road bike for daily commuting
Bottom Line:
This is a nice shoe, and comes for a great price! The only problem is that the treads are too big, causing the cleat to be recessed too deep (ie: the treads are not flush with the bottom of the cleat). This causes problems clipping in because the treads contact the pedal surface (SPD 520) before the cleat can seat itself properly.
This is NOT a big issue because I think the treads are soft and will wear in quickly; I was impatient, took a dremel and sanded down the treads in the area of the pedal (took 5 min) and they work perfectly! Don't let this detract you from buying these, because for this price it's hard to get anything else. 4 flamers due to treads being too big from the start.
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Submitted by
KingCrimson
a Cross Country Rider
from SD CA Date Reviewed: August 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mission Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Canadian Outdoor Coo
Strengths:
Cost, Fibreglass sole, Traction when walking
Weaknesses:
The tread is a bit much and can make clicking in a challenge if you don't like centered cleats.
Similar Products Used:
Various shoes
Bike Setup:
Raleigh XXIX Single Speed, Shimano 520 clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
At this price point, you're not going to do any better. The sole is very stiff, and it's a nice looking shoe.
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