New for 2008, Sidi’s Dragon 2 features the Carbon Sole Replacement System (SRS), a pure carbon insert reaching from the heel to the toe. The carbon inserts and the Dragon SRS tread are easily removable and replaceable, and the sole accommodates optional toe spikes. The breathable, supple, durable Lorica Microfiber Upper keeps feet comfortable with cooling mesh inserts. T he new heel cup is vented and reflective for added comfort and visibility. The Patented Techno II buckle system and Caliper buckle allow for easy on-the-bike fit adjustment while the soft instep closure system and padded tongue eliminate pressure points. The newadjustable Heel Security System prevents power robbing heel lift with a customized fit. Another feature unique to Sidi, the High Security Velcro® won’t shift or slip.
Submitted by
STIJOHNNY
a Weekend Warrior
from Lavant Date Reviewed: May 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
SDW
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
JE JAMES
Strengths:
Lightweight, stiff, close fitting, good looking, quality shoe
Weaknesses:
Suites XC racing more than heavy Freeride/Downhill type stuff. Expensive, 2 season shoe.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Diadora
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 - XTR lightweight fast XC setup
Bottom Line:
Fantastic quality close fitting shoe. Looks small out of the box but fits more like a surgeons glove than a wooly mitten. Lots of adjustability, very strong and light and even from new they fit like you've been wearing them for years.
Cool looks will suit racers and wealthy weekend riders with nothing better to spend their cash on!
These are really top quality shoes and a lot of thought has gone into the design. As they are light they may not suit the most agressive riders and are not suitable for winter cold weather use but for anyone else they are about as inspiring as a pair of shoes can be. When you are pumping the legs up a steep climb and wondering how you can be quicker, take a look down at that Sidi Dragon badge, that last part of the climb now seems easier...
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Submitted by
Dan Gerous
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Twisty and flowy ones
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Replacable parts, stiff soles, secure very adjustable closure...
Weaknesses:
Not as confortable as I expected, very cheap insoles, sole wears fast, I'm losing SRS bolts and they're expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, Shimano...
Bottom Line:
I expected a lot given Sidi's reputation but I'm not finding anything special that makes them better than other brands. First, the straps and adjustable heel support lets you tighten them very snug, combine this with the stiff carbon soles and they deliver the power you put, pushing or pulling. I like the fact that you can replace the straps, the lugs are also replacable and I can see why, they wear out very quickly. I have also lost some of the SRS soles bolts after a few rides only so I'd suggest making sure they are tight and even put some blue loctite to prevent this. I expected them to be very confortable but they are not to my feet. The insoles are pretty worthless and shouldn't be on a top of the range shoe that expensive. The 'tongue' isn't too confy to me either and I just can't stand wearing them for too long, for a XC race, fine but for long rides, no thanks... With all that, remember shoes are very personal things, these are just not my thing. I wont be going Sidi for my next shoes.
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Submitted by
dgardner
a Cross Country Rider
from Norway Date Reviewed: April 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Strengths:
Comfort
Weaknesses:
Techno 2 winder locking pin works loose. Still waiting to see SIDI's response and whether they'll send me a new winder and pin otherwise a replacement buckle is going to cost 30$ for a pair.
Bottom Line:
Excellent
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Submitted by
bikerboi123
a Racer
from Salinas, CA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All ones in Fort Ord
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction Cycle
Strengths:
Perfecto fit, looks super cool new, and fine adjustments on fit. Also a lot of the parts are replacable.
Weaknesses:
Price. And the boa adjuster broke. The black and gray plastic part came off after about 2 months of riding. So now I'm just using a safty pin to tighten the lace.
Similar Products Used:
Ergo carbon, spealizied BG comp
Bike Setup:
Light hardtail
Bottom Line:
Buy these shoes if you can afford it. They look so sexy brand new but the white ones get dirty fast. Also chain reaction is a great place to get them cause they are super cheap, and they charge you in Euros so if you buy them at the right time you can save like $30.
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Submitted by
fabini
a Cross Country Rider
from miami,fl Date Reviewed: February 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
oleta park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
city bikes
Strengths:
very comfortable
Weaknesses:
under sole wear out in a heartbeat,they don't hold up as well as the price indicates,belt clip had to be replaced,
Similar Products Used:
specialized
Bike Setup:
09' scott spark ltd
Bottom Line:
if money is not an issue go ahead and spend the bucks-otherwise they're the priciest most famous brand in the world but not necessarily the best,had to replace the under sole and the belt buckles,the shoes look like I've had them for 3 yrs.screws loosen up easily.I'm not that impressed with them.
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Submitted by
Graham Mitchell
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth, Australia Date Reviewed: February 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Rideable ones...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
TBE
Strengths:
Comfortable, superb straps and buckles, replacable soles and stiffness. Oh, and they're well ventilated too.
Weaknesses:
Small lugs on soles MAY wear quicker...
Similar Products Used:
Shimano
Bike Setup:
Uber 575
Bottom Line:
Comeon people! If you're buying shoes with relatively small grips on the soles, they're going to wear out quicker! What do you want? STEEL soles???
I bought these shoes as they were the only brand that near perfectly suited my feet. I tried Shimano, Specialized and North Wave; they all felt WRONG. SIDI? Like slippers! It doesn't take a three year-old to tell you the soles'll wear out quicker but you want light? I've just ordered a replacement set KNOWING that I'll need to replace bits sooner or later but THAT'S THE POINT, RIGHT?
I cannot quantify the amount of energy these highly functional puppies save me but it feels like a lot. Oh, and they're blingy as hell in black!
PS For the intellectually challenged; get out a SCREWDRIVER and perodically CHECK the screws on the soles...
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Submitted by
Ironkooch
a Cross Country Rider
from Stuttgart Germay Date Reviewed: October 28, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Competative Cyclist
Strengths:
Stiff and comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Soles wear out quickly, screws that hold the soles on fall out, pad inside tongue is not affixed well (falling off), the little dial that tightens the mono strap fell off, the stupid little plastic heel things pop off when I put the shoes on...
I thought I was purchasing the best shoes ever, assuming that you get what you pay for, pretty sure I got ripped. I got these because I was going to the TransAlp and wanted a good quality shoe. By the time I finished the TransAlp they were nearly worn out. Don't get me wrong these are nice shoes that perform well but I think there are better values out there. I assumed that for $400+ these things would hold up well, they have not. I just purchased new soles after using for just 6 months. These are probably some of the best cross country racing shoes (very stiff) available but when I need new ones I will probably look elsewhere.
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Submitted by
kokopellimtbxcrdr
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, OR Date Reviewed: August 12, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Sidi half sizes really allow a dialed in fit. Lightweight, stiff, and can be pulled snug very well.
Weaknesses:
Replaceable soles are nice, but they wear down much much faster than the dominator soles... I've been riding them for less than 4 months and I need new soles. It's 70-80 bucks to get new ones. If you keep your feet on the pedals and rarely hike, you'll be fine. If not, stay away from these. You won't save any money replacing these soles.
Similar Products Used:
sidi dominator, pearl izumi, specalized shoes
Bottom Line:
Good if you clean everything you ride. If you plant your feet or run with the bike much, steer clear.
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Submitted by
seba w
a Racer
from krakow Date Reviewed: February 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
dragon back
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
Beautiful,very comfortable and super stiff sole !
Weaknesses:
I have white/white so tey are a bit too white for dirty welsh singletracks :-)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano sh-m221
Bike Setup:
Trek 9.8 full xtr 2008/reba world cup mavics crossmax sl
Bottom Line:
They are great !
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