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Submitted by
ehigh
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis ObispoDate Reviewed: June 25, 2011
Strengths: I actually have the road version of this mountain shoe, but I must say that I love them. I got the BG Expert Road shoe a little over six months ago and using these was the first time I used cleats. It took some getting use to but they're definitely worth it!Weaknesses: It took a few months to break them in so that they were comfortable. I think it had to do with the FACT Carbon outsole. This ultimately is a strength, but a weakness at first.Bottom Line: I absolutely love the road cycling version of these shoes, so I would imagine that the mountain ones would also be great!
If you're buying these at a shop, as if you can demo a pair on some XC trails or at least in their parking lot!
Favorite Trail: Manzanita
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At: Art's Cyclery
Similar Products Used: First shoes with cleats. I use these while road cycling. When I go mountain biking I'll wear some Five. Ten shoes
Bike Setup: road bike is a Marin Venezia and my mountain bike is a Norco Range 3 with some after-market upgrades.
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midlifechrisis
a Cross Country Rider
from Suffolk, UKDate Reviewed: May 26, 2011
Strengths: Super light, stiff sole, very comfortable.Weaknesses: Took a couple of months to break in.Bottom Line: Best shoes I have ever owned. I'm a big trail riding type rider, rather than a skinny weight weenie racer, but I can notice the advantage of light weight & stiffness on all types of terrain. I have wide feet & they fit me perfectly, though they did take a couple of months to wear in. Having borrowed a pair of much heavier trail shoes for a day recently, I realise how comfortable these are. The sole is as stiff as you could want & the uppers are well vented without being full of big holes like my old Raptors. Also, I personally much prefer the triple velcro over the ratchet system of fastening. Ratchets are the first thing to fail on shoes in my experience- also they cost more, clog in thick mud & weigh more than velcro.
Favorite Trail: All of them
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Northwave Raptor
Bike Setup: Ventana El Ciclon
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meltingfeather
a Racer
from austin, texasDate Reviewed: May 13, 2011
Strengths: reliability, comfort, closureWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Specialized works for my wide feet. Great performance and durability.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At: specialized.com
Similar Products Used: Sidi, Shimano
Bike Setup: rigid ss
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erie
a Cross Country Rider
from sactownDate Reviewed: January 1, 2008
Strengths: Super light, super stiff, easy hiking, and easy adj.Weaknesses: CostBottom Line: Holey smokes this is a great shoe! Worth at least a gear under all conditions compared to its predecessor. These fit me like a glove and the lasts are very similar throughout the line.
The carbon gives me a great platform for out of the saddle climbs and give me leverage for spinning that is fantastic. The old shoe was pretty stiff with the plastic, the new show is perfect. Yet, it is easy to walk around in if you have to. Save the money on the ratchet adjuster style and go with these. The only nit is the lack of ankle protection, ehhh.
Favorite Trail: all of them
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At: cambria
Similar Products Used: Most of the BG line
Bike Setup: XC HT
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