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I finally totally trashed my Shimano SPD mtb shoes/pedals(535s-I
think) (circa 1990). They were a gallant combo. They had been exclusively a Moab team for the last three years. Took a impressive amount of beating but, the pedals didn't like the sand very much. I have been using SIDI Actions/959s routinely, which fit wonderfully and work well, respectively, here in Michigan. But, I don't feel the SIDIs soles are 'grippey' enough (even with the SRS feature) for the slickrock like the Shimanos were. Besides they are $$$ for slickrock trashing. For next spring's Moab adventure I need a little advice. Do any of the SIDIs have a soft grip sole? ...so I don't commit suicide when I make my wimpy 'dabs' at Moab. I haven't been able to get any hands-on time with Rampas. They seem reasonably priced on the web. If not.... I'll just try some other brands here, locally. Also, as long as I am taking up people's time..., any experience with the Crank Bros Candy SLs? They seem well suited for Moab. My 959s don't like rock hits very much (my shoes suddenly become unclipped). Thanx |
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"JMK" wrote in message
om... I finally totally trashed my Shimano SPD mtb shoes/pedals(535s-I think) (circa 1990). They were a gallant combo. They had been exclusively a Moab team for the last three years. Took a impressive amount of beating but, the pedals didn't like the sand very much. I have been using SIDI Actions/959s routinely, which fit wonderfully and work well, respectively, here in Michigan. But, I don't feel the SIDIs soles are 'grippey' enough (even with the SRS feature) for the slickrock like the Shimanos were. Besides they are $$$ for slickrock trashing. For next spring's Moab adventure I need a little advice. Do any of the SIDIs have a soft grip sole? ...so I don't commit suicide when I make my wimpy 'dabs' at Moab. I haven't been able to get any hands-on time with Rampas. They seem reasonably priced on the web. If not.... I'll just try some other brands here, locally. Also, as long as I am taking up people's time..., any experience with the Crank Bros Candy SLs? They seem well suited for Moab. My 959s don't like rock hits very much (my shoes suddenly become unclipped). Thanx I use a pair of Rampa's, but they don't have the sticky rubber soles that you seek, its more like a hard plastic, they absolutely will give you no grip on a rocky surface, most of SIDI's line is like that too. Have a look at Shimano's and Specialized's offerings, many of their shoes have grippier rubber sole bottoms. - CA-G Can-Am Girls Kick Ass! |
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"JMK" wrote in message om... Also, as long as I am taking up people's time..., any experience with the Crank Bros Candy SLs? They seem well suited for Moab. My 959s don't like rock hits very much (my shoes suddenly become unclipped). I'm riding both the Candys and the Mallets. Both have been great for me. I was riding ATACs before and had problems unclipping with my left foot. Guess my left ankle doesn't rotate as much. Going over to the Candys did the job. Several people have said they have problems with rock strikes causing you to unclip with Crank Bros Eggbeaters because if you hit the bars on the bottom it opens up the bars on the top. Haven't had that problem myself. Gary in VA |
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