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Submitted by
sherri
a Weekend Warrior
from mount vernon, new york
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | 120 | | Strengths: | Very comfy right out of the box, and light. One barely notices that you have them on. Durable and not too bad to walk in. Cheap! | | Weaknesses: | Mesh is cold in the winter. Plastic tread wears down eventually. (Unfortunately replaceable tread is only on the super high-end models) | | Similar Products Used: | Nike. (Terrible!) | | Bike Setup: | Carrera Adone with 105. | | Bottom Line: | I'm a roadie, but bought these because being an urban roadie, walking is inevitable. They've held up for more than 7 years, so I can't complain about the value I've gotten out of them. I'm still going to use them, but for spinning classes indoors.
The lorica never even scuffed after years of use and abuse. It's only the plastic bottom tread that finally wore down to the cleats. I've done a lot of walking in them...one time for 5 miles after a breakdown.
The insoles that came with them aren't so great, but a quick trip to the drugstore for some Dr. Scholl's takes care of that problem.
They've been great shoes and never given me any trouble, so I definitely recommend them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant
a Downhiller
from Castro Valley, Ca
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | JM | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Used | | Strengths: | Stiff sole
super easy to slip in and out of
easy to tighten | | Weaknesses: | Slippery in the rain/wet (especially wood)
Dont keep water out like some other shoes | | Similar Products Used: | Sette, Nashbar, Shimano | | Bike Setup: | 06 7point, Super T, Rs Pearl 3.1, Mallets, | | Bottom Line: | Good shoes for the price I paid. One of the best pairs for shoes I have demo'd or tried. If you can find them used in your size buy them. I dont know if I would pay 100+ for them. In that case just get some dominators onsale for around 160 | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hank
a Cross Country Rider
from Surrey, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Performancebike | | Strengths: | -stiff (compared to recreational level cycling shoes)
-comfortable
-durable
-excellent soles (very aggressive)
-looks good | | Weaknesses: | -strap can be a little too long...but can be fixed by applying another strip of velcroe strap | | Similar Products Used: | Diadora recreational shoes | | Bike Setup: | Brono Warrior MT 3.1, Sram X.9 drivetrain, SID Race, Truvativ Firex, Alex EST 19/Formula cartridge hubs, Panaracer Fire XC Pro, Kore cockpit, WTB Rocket V saddle | | Bottom Line: | These are excellent shoes for the price . Stiffer than my the Diadora recreational shoes that I tried but I don't know how they compare with other shoes. They fit wide feet (mine are about 2E) and they are very comfortable. I love the soles. Their only weakness is that they are a little slippery in wet conditions. However, most bike shoe soles are like that. These shoes aren't cheap but not overly priced. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | So far, a really nice shoe. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Lake | | Bottom Line: | To those of you who can't figure this one out {I need to wonder if you have your own personal mechanics and hence don't have the need to stretch the imagination very often}, the simple solution to the inside strap dilema is to simply apply a 1" X 1" piece of looped velcro {you can even get it with the adhesive already applied}from the nearest hardware store and stick it on the area of the shoe body where the end of the strap ends. This way, you don't need to butcher the straps. VOILA!! Peace!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
james coyne
a Cross Country Rider
from tampa, fl, u.s.a.
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | pine mountain complex | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | sole is stiff for great power transfer, plenty of room for cleat reception so you can clip in/out easily, mesh cut-outs provide excellent cooling | | Weaknesses: | sole is narrow and lugs are tightly grouped making this a shoe NOT to walk around in, only two straps so fit is kinda vague, silver color looks kinda pimpy | | Similar Products Used: | shoes | | Bike Setup: | hard tails all the way | | Bottom Line: | this is a dumb, non-all mountain friendly shoe. if you do any walking/hiking on a ride this shoe is not for you, in fact it's kinda easy to turn an ankle. two straps instead of three, not a good idea. and why are the straps fastened on the inside instead of the outside, as 99.9% of all other shoes are? dumb! the only saving grace is excellent sole stiffness. look at other shoes before even considering this one. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Avisan
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Iron mtn | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Wide fit.
Durable.
Cheap. | | Weaknesses: | None found. | | Similar Products Used: | Performance, Shimano, Exus | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Heckler, Gunnar SS, Schwin Moab 3 (and road/tri bikes) | | Bottom Line: | A great all around shoe. Not very stiff (read: Comfortable). Very durable. Washable. Breaks-in fast
I don't tighten the straps very tight, I like to have some blood circulating in my feet, so I haven't seen any damage to the straps like some others.
To those who's straps keep hitting the crank arms, try using a pair of scissors to cut the access strap and a drop of super glue to prevent it from fraying.
I've been using it over 3 years now. I do a lot of XC riding (some races), I also use it on my road bike and for Triathlons. I already bought another pair, it's sitting in the box waiting for this pair to expire.
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Submitted by
Gui
a Cross Country Rider
from Davis
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$109.00 | | Strengths: | Confortable (partially thanks to the sole not being super stiff)
| | Weaknesses: | Sole a bit flexy (comparing to Pearl Izumi Vortex,)
Durability of the straping design
| | Similar Products Used: | Pearl Izumi Vortex | | Bike Setup: | Titus Racer-x with XC components. | | Bottom Line: | I liked these shoes, they are very confortable and work well if you have to walk a bit (thanks to the sole not being super stiff). All stiches and the sintetic leather cover held up fine after one year of XC abuse in very rocky terrain (Norcal and Tahoe trails), as well as the sole. They are well ventilated too.
My problem is that recently I found the metal square ring where the strap laces to be cutting through the shoe leather, which is giving up to the pull force. Give it a couple more months and there will be nore upper strap (and each shoe only has 2 of them). I'm sending mine to SIDI for warranty and I'll be getting either the Bullet or the Dominator 4. Not giving the Rampa another chance. a $100 shoe should last more than one year, specially when the user rides an average of 2-3 times per month.
Metal "hook" where the Strap laces | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mudd
a Cross Country Rider
from Fresno, California
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$79.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclopath, Fresno | | Strengths: | They fit my feet nice and comfy. I don't mind these being only two straps, they stay on very tight. I don't climb mountains, don't need the spikes. They fit, they're comfortable. not expensive. They do make the fashion statement when riding to Starbucks though..great chick magnet! "Wow, nice shoes...did you get those at Nordstroms"? | | Weaknesses: | They don't go very well with my double breasted Armani, and they're hard to get polished at the airport. | | Similar Products Used: | Cole & Hahn, Bostonian | | Bike Setup: | Trek 7500 (9 speed upgrade) with Shimano 545 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Even if they don't go with my Armani the fit great, look good, and my big *ss feet fit in them. I wear a 10 1/2 D but the 44's did not even go around my feet but the 45's fit perfect..I hate the metric system by the way...but I digress...buy them, you'll like them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Ct
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Strengths: | Comfurtable, durable stiff sole and still good for walking | | Weaknesses: | Only two straps | | Similar Products Used: | sidi road shoes, lakes and diadoras | | Bike Setup: | Hoo Koo E Koo with times and sidi | | Bottom Line: | Awsome shoe, buy it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Direxxion
a Racer
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | cheap... branded... | | Weaknesses: | stupid, poor strapping system... the strap keeps coming off and tangles the cranks... realli irritating... sidi should look into the case... and practically yur feets sooo hot.. poor aeration system..and another worse thing... poor sole.. stand on the tip of yur toes and the sole flexes..!!! | | Similar Products Used: | colnago shoes. | | Bottom Line: | sidi...considering?? nah.. only take the top ends... but given a choice i wont buy this sh*t anymore... I'll go for some others like north wave... etc, next time... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bacco
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellicott City, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Great fit and feel.
Good for narrow to medium width feet.
Nice stiff sole, but still okay to walk in. | | Weaknesses: | The straps are attached to inside of the shoes instead of the outside like all other bike shoes. Unfortunately, the velcro on the shoe that fastens down the strap isn't placed where it will anchor the strap ends when worn by people with narrow feet. Accordingly, the strap ends can flop around and hit the crank arm which is annoying. | | Similar Products Used: | Inexpensive Nike ATB shoes | | Bike Setup: | Shimano SPD M535 pedals | | Bottom Line: | A nice shoe that fits me well. I primarily use these shoes with my trainer or in spinning classes. I would definitely recommend going with the more expensive Sidi Dominators for serious riders. I use the equivalent shoes (Genius) on my road bike and they are great! Note: the Rampa shoes have no tongue in them; I think that is why the straps are on the "wrong" side - I believe it allows the shoe to fit comfortably without the tongue. FYI - I added a 3/4 inch square of self-stick velcro on each of my shoes to hold the ends of the straps down to keep them from flopping against the crank arm. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Werner Hinze
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake District | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$85.00 | | Purchased At: | Evans Cyles, Waterloo | | Strengths: | Light, no blisters & discreet look | | Weaknesses: | Cleats just don't stay put ! I have had to re-tighten & them about 7 times ! | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano range | | Bike Setup: | Covebike Hummer (Ti) & Race Face & Shimano Groupset. | | Bottom Line: | Comfortable shoes if the cleats held in place. Not great for walking, but then you should in the saddle anyway. If you can find a way to make the cleats hold then these make a great entry-level shoe for cross country riding. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Fox
a Cross Country Rider
from New York City
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Central Park backroads | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | "A" bike shop | | Strengths: | Good feel. Stable and well built. Good look to it. | | Weaknesses: | None as of yet. | | Similar Products Used: | None, my first pair. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized stumpjumper M4 (stock except for saddle) | | Bottom Line: | Great shoe, price is slightly steep, but from what ive been told, SIDI is a great manufacturer.
The fit is golden, and the performance is truly outstanding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from London
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | internet | | Strengths: | Comfort
Discreet
Ease of use | | Weaknesses: | See below | | Similar Products Used: | Lake, Northwave | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale hardtale,XT LX mix | | Bottom Line: | I got these for christmas and have used them only 3 times but they have broken already. I tightened the top velcro strap and pulled the metal retaining loop out - it looks like a design fault to me. Perhaps they have cut their costs too much to get them out at this price. However, I will trade them in for a more expensive pair of Sidi's. I still beleive they are a quality brand | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andrew lau
a Cross Country Rider
from fairmont,wv
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | stiff
work
pretty tough soles | | Weaknesses: | bad straps they go in and rub against cranks and chainstays and u can hear them flap and they scratched up my cranks from rubbing for so long (ive tried everything to keep them down, get shoes with straps that go in)
the soles will slide on anything harder than dirt
only 2 straps, they dont get tight enough either | | Similar Products Used: | dom 2s | | Bike Setup: | jamis steel | | Bottom Line: | good shoes, buy them if u want to cut the straps down. dont get them for 120$ there are better deals without the problems
sidi rampas + 3 straps that go inward + good price = great shoe | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Huntington, WV
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ? | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | -Quality fit & craftsmanship
-Very, very comfortable
-Light
-No flashy colors | | Weaknesses: | -Wish it had three straps, but it is Sidi's entry level shoe
-Little traction on wet rocks and logs | | Similar Products Used: | First pair of clipless shoes | | Bike Setup: | Used with Shimano M-636 pedals | | Bottom Line: | I didn't want to pay this much for my first pair of bike shoes, especially with all the deals on the web. But after trying these on in the store, I know why Sidi's cost a little more. They made every other bike shoe I tried on feel like my big, clumsy skateboard shoes. It feels like the Italians sculptured these specifically for my feet. The craftsmanship and fit are outstanding. They are tight enough to hold my foot securely, while remaining very light and comfortabe. The fit is almost perfect. The bottom line - Sidi shoes are awesome. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mary
a Weekend Warrior
from Saint Louis, MO, USA
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Blue Ribbon at Castlewood | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Big Shark Bicycling Company | | Strengths: | I like this shoe because it offers a lot of durability and resistance against the elements, ie mud. I like the feel of the shoe whether it be in toe clips or clipless. They are snug enough without being constricting. | | Weaknesses: | I know I'm not supposed to walk with them but in those rare instances when I am forced to scurry up an eroded hill I find that the heel cup slips and my foot shifts too far forward. My feet are slightly wider than a woman's but not as wide as a man's so finding the best size was a little difficult. After a long day of riding, the outsides of my feet are a little irritated and I don't like how the velcro strap catches on my bike because it crosses over the shoe from right to left. My foot just isn't wide enough for them. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Trek 4900, Rock Shox Judy TT fork, Shimano Acera crank and Acera/Deore 24 speed shifting, yeah, so that's all I can remember. It's a damn fine bike that's all black and sleek looking. | | Bottom Line: | Overall, I really like these shoes. I think they were worth what I paid for them and I feel confident that they'll hold up awhile. I like the fact like I can wear thick or thin socks with these shoes without feeling like the shoe is going to slip off or that I'm going to lose circulation in my toes. I think these are a quality pair of shoes--maybe not top of the line but certainly acceptable for those of us who don't want to buy "regular" mountain biking shoes and they are especially good for me the "baby biker." | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BAA GOAT
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | GATINEAU 5 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Strengths: | light, simple to put on/off.
easy to clean, durable.. | | Weaknesses: | more ventilation would be nice... | | Similar Products Used: | shimano | | Bike Setup: | GIANT ATX 860--2000 | | Bottom Line: | good shoe for entry mountain biking with clipless..
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Submitted by
Leeroy
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, Pa, U.S.A
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Frick Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Performancebike.com | | Strengths: | These shoes are durable, reasonably light, and aren't as flashy as most mtb shoes. The Rampa's are stiff enough for good power transfer, but supple enough to walk around on city streets. | | Weaknesses: | Heel retention is an issue. With only two closures the Rampa's don't hold my foot as solidly as I would like. Additionly, both straps close to the inside of the shoe which seems awkward. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock A1FS w/XT crankset and Time A.T.A.C. Carbon Pedals | | Bottom Line: | The Rampa's are a simple, effective shoe. I would like to have three closures on them though, for better heel retention. Furthermore, I would perfer the closures to fasten to the outside of the foot like on the bullet.
They were a good deal because I got the 2000's at a big markdown, but I don't think they're worth the money new. --Not when answer can offer the speeder at 70 bucks anyway. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scot Bontrager
a Weekend Warrior
from Frisco, TX
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything DORBA north of 635... | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Quality constuction, good looks. | | Weaknesses: | Loose in the heel, but I have skinny heels.
Not the best for hike-a-biking it. No traction on wet surfaces (logs). | | Bike Setup: | GT Backwoods + Time ATAK Graphite pedals & other minor perks. | | Bottom Line: | Good shoe for the price, rides like a shoe twice the price. Cleans up nicely after mud (... mmmm mud ... ) goes great with the Time ATAK pedals. And it doesn't look like a neon sign factory got at your feet.
Good for the uber weekend warrior who doesn't want to look like he's a pro just yet. If you ride a lot on varied terrain (with lots of mud) and love it, yet don't want to get mistaken for (and whipped by) the big boys yet this makes a damn fine shoe.
Total of 9 neon-less flamin' chills. Would be 10 if it'd just bite into soggy logs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ed
a Racer
from san bernardino, ca
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Hey you guys! I am sick of people complaining that shoes are hard to walk in and that they make a clicking sound. Well.... I'm sorry to tell you, but bike shoes were MADE FOR BIKING. If they were for walking in the grocery store they wouldn't have cleats on the bottom of them now would they? I have had many different pairs of bike shoes in my years of road bike racing and guess what? They all had cleats on them and they all were hard to walk in. Do you know why????? Because they weren't made for walking!!!! You guys are the same ones who complain that your 4x4 sport ute doesn't corner as nicely as your corvette or have the acceleration of a porche. SIDI RAMPAS are great biking shoes. They are not biking/grocery shopping cross trainers! | | Bottom Line: | STOP YOUR STUPID COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BIKING SHOES. IF THIS WAS A GROCERY SHOPPING SHOE REVIEW THAT WOULD BE DIFFERENT. THIS REVIEW SECTION IS TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SHOE AS IT WAS MADE TO BE USED. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING OF VALUE TO SAY..... DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
D
a Downhiller
from Cincinnati
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Otter Creek or Cave Run | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | -Comfort
-Color
-Stiffness | | Weaknesses: | -Toe Spike Receptacle
-No Laces
| | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Alpinestars, Diadora, Adidas | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Chameleon w/ X-Fly, King wheelset | | Bottom Line: | I have had ridden the Rampas for less than 3 months, and only recently discovered a problem with the toe-spikes and receptacles...As I was packing my gear for a ride the next morning, I noticed that both spikes off of the same shoe had completely sheared off. The remaining threads will need to be tapped out. I purchased the shoes from Speedgoat, but since it is more of a warranty concern I will need to follow-up with Sidi USA...If all is rectified in a timely manner, I will update my review. For now, however, I am very disappointed in this construction flaw. I had expected that any Sidi shoe would still convey an overall feeling of durability and quality construction, regardless of model. At this point, I am somewhat skeptical. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, ont, canada
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hardwood hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | -made for narrow feet
-good tight fit
-looks pretty good | | Weaknesses: | -the front part of the shoe (the tow part) is to big for my feet! | | Similar Products Used: | none, no other shoe is as good for the money | | Bike Setup: | Velosport shaddow with specialized comp pedals | | Bottom Line: | great shoe, stiff this is the best for beginer racers but beware if you walk into a grocery store u will get weird looks cause they sound like high heels i give this shoe... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Stevens Point, WI
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Green Circle | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Great Looks (not too loud)
Great construction | | Weaknesses: |
Not a good shoe for walking around in | | Bike Setup: |
GT Backwoods w/Shimano M545 pedals | | Bottom Line: | The Sidi Rampa is a great shoe if you dont want to empty the bank account. It's discrete looks and great Italian construction make it a durable shoe that you can find for just over $100 at SuperGo (that's where I bought mine.) The only downfall I've had is trying to do any everyday walking in them...it just isn't recommended. I got off the trail and went into a store to get a Gatorade and it sounded like I was walking around in high heels. Oh yeah...make sure the cleats are strongly attached too. I made the mistake of not tightening mine enough...not good. I give it 5 flaming dead horses... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Cross-Country Rider
from Aylmer Quebec
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Gatineau Park | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Discreet look
Sidi brand
Stiff sole
good lateral support
velcro closure | | Weaknesses: |
Discreet look
no toe spike | | Similar Products Used: |
Northwave compact | | Bike Setup: |
Norco cross-country bike
Ritchey pedal | | Bottom Line: | I have this shoes since a few mounth, and i love them. This shoe are the entry level of sidi (The best cycling shoe in the world) and for 145$can the rampa are a deal.Sidi are a italian company, and the italian' worry of detail appear in this shoes, it's nice and good tast maybe too much.The sole are realy agressive, and toe spike are not really necesary for the majority of rider (like me). This shoe cant be use on or off road it's a smart choice for beginer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Racer
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Riverfront | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
great for narrow feet
very stiff sole
velcro stays tight and secure | | Weaknesses: |
need toe spike adapters | | Similar Products Used: |
shimano | | Bike Setup: |
DBR Zetec Comp, '99 Manitou SX-Ti, | | Bottom Line: | This is a great shoe for narrow feet. Better than shimano's cause my feet always lost circulation with them. The soles are very stiff and have a great tread pattern. Could use toe spikes but that's a personal preference. Plus they're Italian!!!! Nuff said. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Mann
a Cross-Country Rider
from Victoria BC
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hartland Dump | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
-Great fit for narrow feet
-good quality stitching throughout
-nice look
-made by Sidi | | Weaknesses: |
-no toe spikes
-slightly large toe box | | Similar Products Used: |
-scott 4x4
-nike inyo | | Bike Setup: |
used with Shimano M-747 pedals | | Bottom Line: | This shoe offered a great all around fit. It didn't break the bank and it is quality built inside and out. The biggest downside is no toe spikes (avalible for 35$ more on the bullets. It gets four chilis for its fit, value and looks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Excellent fit for Narrow feet.
Solid platfom.
Light. | | Weaknesses: |
Suited for Narrow feet | | Similar Products Used: |
Diadora Jalepenos '99
SIDI Bullet's | | Bike Setup: |
used with shimano M-434 pedals | | Bottom Line: | I've demo'd the Jalepenos and the Bullets. The jalepenos fit like a tennes shoe. The bullets fit exacly the same as the RAMPA's but cost $50 more. Sure the bullets look cool but with minimal difference between the shoes I had to go with the Rampas. Also the Rampas seemed to have a tighter fit than the bullets although only 2 velcro straps are used. The rampas wash up nicely after going through the mud which is a bonus. | |
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