Bike Setup: I own 5 bikes all set up for different conditions.
Summary: shoes are just great not a single complaint.. except maybe could have had a black also color choice.
Ive been riding/racing/ and evn a few tri's going on 34 yrs and this is what ive come to really know about shoes. 1: the shoes have to fit.. meaning your feet cant shift around in them.. this is where you loose a lot of power.
2: hotspots are from a bad (or just not compatable) footbed design.. either by the sole itself or by worn or just junt insoles. the shoes should fit like a glove.. the hotspot occurs not becaust of the soles rigidity but by the lack of support behingd the cleat.
3: carbon soles advantage is weight.. thats it... they are no more supportive than any other material. you are only applying force to the cleated area . the fit of the shoe determines how the weight is transfered not the material its made of.
4: this is the true sticking point to CHOOSE a carbon soled shoe. they just look better. sidi, gaerne,carnac,shimano. (own theme all) just have a coolness factor that isnt in the general consumer models. And if you want to run with the dogs you got to look like a dog.. just thought ide throw that in. If you got what it takes go carbon. If you think a carbon sole shoe will turn you into a lance, guess again. If your a daily commuter i wouldnt go over 120 for anything brand new and not over $60 on ebay.
Strengths: looks, stiffness, ratchet staps on any shoe is a definite plus... and in my case price.. my garne carbon arcs were only 189.00 and are equal to the $239.00 sh-r214s... fortunately i didnt pay that much
Weaknesses: the soles on thes shoes scratch up easily. the heal plate isnt big enough to actually do any walking on these.. this is a complaint I have for all shimano shoes.. that and the heal isnt relplacable
Similar Products Used: carnac carbon, gaerne carbon arc, shimano 121, lake,
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Bike Setup: Cannondale CAAD5 with Time carbon forks, Dura-Ace 9sp, FSA Carbon Team Issue, USE Alien, Selle Italia SLR, LOOK PP396, Cinelli Integralter, Mavic Ksyrium Elites, Michelin Pro Race.
Summary: I'm hooked on carbon soles!
Strengths: Stiff, thin sole, good straps and latch, lightweight. Great power transfer.
Weaknesses: Expensive if purchased at full retail price. More ventilation would be good.
Similar Products Used: Shimano SH-210, Sidi Genius 3, Specialized Team Pro, Vittoria with wooden sole!
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Summary: I had been away from cycling for 10yrs and was anxious to get the latest and greatest. Until know I have always worn SIDI. Despite the hype, find the shoe that fits you. I'll never just buy the latest and greatest again.
Strengths: Super-crazy stiff. The shoes absolutely made me feel more connected to the bike. Great power transfer.
Weaknesses: Straps are too stiff. Shoes do not really fit all that well. May be a bit wide. I've experimented with insoles and extra foam around the tongue. Numbness and general pain after about 40 miles.
Similar Products Used: Sidi
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