• Carbon fiber I-Beam plate construction for lightweight and stiffness.
• Aggressive tread with tacky gripping surface traction and durability in wet and dry conditions.
• Combination closure system with a premium quality power ratchet at the instep and secure Velcro closure at the forefoot.
• Single layer mesh construction for breathability.
• Reflective heel and toe inserts for visibility.
• EVA comfort footbed.
• Compatible with most clipless pedal systems.
Submitted by
Michael Schoenly
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins, CO Date Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Great fit for slightly wider feet, easy to get in and out of. After riding a carbon sole I can't go back to anything else. Warranty (lifetime).
Weaknesses:
durability
Similar Products Used:
Diadora Geckos, other pearl shoes
Bike Setup:
04 FSR lots of decent stuff
Bottom Line:
I destroyed these shoes in about 7 months and 600 miles of off road riding. The treads on the soles were separating, the sole was separating from the uppers in multiple spots. The cloth uppers are best left for road riders, they were cut in many many places.
While I dinged these shoes pretty hard, Pearl Izumi has the best warranty in the biz. I took my trashed shoes to an outlet store and without question they honored their lifetime warranty. They even upgraded me to the higher end Viper shoe without additional cost. Major kudos to Pearl Izumi. As long as you make something that fits me, I will be loyal after this experience. 2 Thumbs up. I'll review the Viper after 6 months or so of riding on them.
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Submitted by
Michael Rainwater
a Racer
from Griffin, GA, USA Date Reviewed: June 24, 2006
Submitted by
Stefano Fabrizi
a Cross Country Rider
from Milano, Italy Date Reviewed: December 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
uphill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Granciclismo, bike shop ,milano
Strengths:
Original retrò design.
Weaknesses:
terrible shoe, not for me...
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Specialized
Bike Setup:
FRM 10 HP Easton Ultralite (http://www.frmbike.com) FRM crankset, Olympic rims, FRM hubs, Cane Creek Direct Curve 7, Sram XO, Kenda tires, Easton Monkeylite carbon handlebar, Eggbeater Twin Ti pedals, Gobi Ti saddle.
Bottom Line:
a bulky shoe,that fit wrong.Sole is made in bad plastic and slips on rocks, wet or dry.The closure ratchet is hard to tune, so that it's impossible to ride confortable for more than one hour. Hard job to install the clips...I've just ridden 4 races and I threw this shoe away...(same for the road model)
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Submitted by
Joe
a Racer
from Austin, tx Date Reviewed: December 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
none yet
Weaknesses:
bad buckles, material tears, overall fit, soles are too "plasticy" they slip on rocks, wet or dry
These shoes are crap! They don't fit the shape (or last) of a human beings feet. The closure ratchet is hard to open to get the shoes off and the soles are sketchy if you are on rocks, wet or dry. Had to trim the sole to get the cleat to work properly. Bottom line...unless they are free save your money. Even free I would buy some good shoes.
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