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Other Resources => Component Deals & Selection => Topic started by: elgaucher on July 28, 2021, 09:49:56 AM
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So while waiting for the FS831, I’ve decided to review some of the other AliExpress components/apparels that I’ve bought and used.
This year started with me wanting to try clipless for the first time without paying too much for shoes so I went to the good ol’ AliExpress and got those :
C$ 33.98 12％ Off | Mens Cycling Shoes Mtb Downhill Enduro Mountain Bike Shoes Compatible with All 2 Bolts Peadls
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0xtNRz
I’ve used them with crankbrother candy and crankbrother mallet e LS , no issue clipping in or out
Pros
- Shoes run true to size
- waterproof
- Stiff sole to my knowledge of mtb shoes
Cons
- boa system doesn’t tight equally, gets little toe numb if tightened to hard
- boa gets loose a bit during riding
Overall I’m happy with them but I’ll probably get the normal lace shoe from the same company for the next pair
These :
C$ 44.37 4％ Off | Men's Mountain Biking Shoes Flat Pedals MTB SPD Downhill Enduro Shoes, Compatible with All 2-Bolt and Flat Pedals
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPuJxEL
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Any clue how they ride with flat pedals? I'm wondering if the recessed cleat area is an issue.
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Any clue how they ride with flat pedals? I'm wondering if the recessed cleat area is an issue.
They won’t be as good a pair of 5ten or ride concept for sure.
I know the model with lace seems to come with a rubber pad to feel the cleat area so those might be better for flats riding but I can’t comment on it.
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Little update :
After about 600ish km , the solde around the cleat area started to come unglued. Not much for now but I’ll have to shoegoe them sooner than later