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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Low Shoes
Product DescriptionPearl Izumi X-Alp Low MTB/Spin Cycling Shoe '08 performs as well off the bike as on the bike. The stiff nylon R&R plate provides power transfer to the pedals when you need it, but gives you good toe spring and forefoot flexibility when the going gets to s
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Highlandmountain BP 4 ever
a Downhiller
from NEW HAMPSHIRE Date Reviewed: December 27, 2008 Strengths: Great for Hike'a bike, durable, incredible light, hiking shoe look and feel, great on platform clipless pedals, perfect for downhill or AM Weaknesses: i have the grey and moonlight blue, kinda a qweer color but there great shoes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: OUTSPOK'N Similar Products Used: shimano AM, Answer Bike Setup: 2004 santa cruz bullit, 06 marzocchi shiver, mavics, maxxis minion DHR and highroller in the front, juicy fives
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Steve Chaput
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder,CO,USA Date Reviewed: June 12, 2008 Strengths: Soft rubber, aggressive tread, comfort, performance, style, durablity Weaknesses: None really Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt. Lion Trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $89.00 Purchased At: Full Cycle Similar Products Used: Shimano Bike Setup: Yeti 575
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder,CO,USA Date Reviewed: June 12, 2008 Strengths: Soft rubber soles provide real grip for hike-a-bikes, comfort on and off bike, style, construction, breath well. Weaknesses: no complaints Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt. Lion Trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $89.00 Purchased At: Full Cycle Similar Products Used: Shimano Bike Setup: Yeti 575 
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Rorry Hillis
a Cross Country Rider
from Colo Springs, CO, US Date Reviewed: April 16, 2008 Strengths: Very comfortable, lightweight, breathable, feels like a cross country running shoe. Weaknesses: As previously mentioned, mesh upper will let your feet get wet when criusing through creeks and water. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Buffalo Creek, CO Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $89.00 Purchased At: Old Town Bike Shop Bike Setup: Tomac Revolver/full suspension/disc brakes
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Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 22, 2008 Strengths: Very comfortable, durable. Weaknesses: Mine are gray/blue, don't hide dirt and mud as well as new black and gray models, and GTX. Other then that, none. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Aliso-Woods Canyon Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Nike, Specialized, Shimano. Bike Setup: FSR Comp, Thompson stem, WTB saddle, lock-on grips, Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires.
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jim coyne
a Cross Country Rider
from bay area, ca, u.s.a. Date Reviewed: February 16, 2008 Strengths: perfect cycling/hiking combo, extremely comfortable, lace-up with velcro cinch, stiff sole yet flexible, nice looking Weaknesses: the fabric uppers provide no protection from wetness and may get really dirty as compared with leather or similar upper Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: pine mountain Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $80.00 Purchased At: performance Similar Products Used: worn cannondale cycling/hiking shoes for many years, really liked them but they discontinued the shoe Bike Setup: specialized epic, older marin team hardtail, specialized m4 cross
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Brent
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary Date Reviewed: August 6, 2007 Strengths: Great looks, super comfortable, easy to walk in, well protected cleat, cool & great breathability. Weaknesses: Not stiff enough for hard core racing, but perfect for general riding, epics, or endurance races. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Elbow Loop Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $110.00 Purchased At: Cyclepath Similar Products Used: Lake MX 101 (similar target use to the X-Alp, but dorky looking and not as well executed) Bike Setup: 24 lb Santa Cruz Blur XC tricked up with a variety of lightweight parts and a lightweight wheel package (Spinergy Xyclone's, aluminum rotors, Stan's No Tubes and The Crow tires)
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