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[The Ghost]

Something for the cold Irish weather

[patches]

Been waiting for these for a while, the Ions have been getting a bit loose in the tooth, they will be migrated to daily shoes.

 

 

 

 

I was very unimpressed with the FiveTens, had to replace them in like 5 or 6 months as they were worn through.l, by which point the supplier refused to honor the warranty.

 

 

Which 5.10's? There is a big difference between for instance the Impacts and Freerider soles, how thick they are and stiffness.

 

 

Interested to hear how the RC's hold up. One of the big cycling and adventure sport retailers here in NZ has slowly been reducing their 5.10 stock and their shelves are filling up with RC offereings.

 

I'm a big fan of 5.10's and as you say, they are not all equal. I've had 8 pairs in total over the years:

• 1x Impact Sam Hill Editions - First pair. Life changing being on proper flats. Loved them, but clunky.
• 2x Red Barons - Was I was a big fan. Soles wore thin in the ball area though, so bought 2nd pair.
• 1x VXi Elements - Least favourite 5.10 flat I owned. Smooth sole idea sucked and delaminated after a while.
• 1x Maltese Falcon - Tried to do the clip thing. It's not for me, so these got very limited use.
• 2x Impact VXi's - Probably my favourite overall. Stiff sole, grippy as hell (loved the Mi6 rubber), light, and dry incredibly quickly between rainy/muddy riding days. Sadly they both wore out and have been discontinued, and didn't get the best reviews.
• 1x Sleuth DLX - These were actually bought as casual shoes, but after retiring my last pair of Impact VXi's, these have become my riding shoes. Decent overall, but suede isn't the most practical for muddy trails.

As per above, with the Impact VXi's discontinued, I am trying to decide which flats to go for. I'm leaning towards the Impact Pro (as they have that rigidity I like), but they aren't exactly light (about 30% heavier than the Impact VXi's were). The Freerider Pro is also an option, but I want something a little burlier.

 

I never thought I would say this, but maybe it's time I try something other than a FiveTen 

[Pieter1]

Not sure if this should rather be in the branded clothing thread but now I can look like a butcher while butchering my bike.

 

[Eugene Oppelt]

New SRAM Rooi brake calipers and some Swisstop briekblokkies. 

 

Edited November 5, 2020 by 'Dale

[Hairy]

Wonder how long till PureSavage posts a new bike here?

[Pure Savage]

Wonder how long till PureSavage posts a new bike here?

Waiting for assessment for discovery to finalize claim.

 

Let’s see. Although my Mrs is not keen on me getting back on roads.

[Bernard Horn]

Takes time to get use to new saddle

[Hairy]

Waiting for assessment for discovery to finalize claim.

 

Let’s see. Although my Mrs is not keen on me getting back on roads.

Is the new 2012 Savage Kit going to be lumo green

 

EDIT: It would be cool if those stripes on the kit were reflective in low light conditions

Edited November 8, 2020 by Hairy

[Chris_]

Wide feet rejoice! They are here!

 

[Zebra]

Bought 3x sets, 2 mates and myself. Outperform how I was expecting, according to my mate; great for climbing, and tucking into a big wind cycling the peninsula, weigh next to nothing, and offer 2 - 3 extra hand positions, I like!

 

Recovering from surgery; more info when I’ve done a longish ride...

Chris

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Bought 3x sets, 2 mates and myself. Outperform how I was expecting, according to my mate; great for climbing, and tucking into a big wind cycling the peninsula, weigh next to nothing, and offer 2 - 3 extra hand positions, I like!

 

Recovering from surgery; more info when I’ve done a longish ride...

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Friend of mine got one of those in the ribs and was out for 3 months!!!!

[Rocket-Boy]

Is the new 2012 Savage Kit going to be lumo green

 

EDIT: It would be cool if those stripes on the kit were reflective in low light conditions

2012? is it back to the future?

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

2012? is it back to the future?

 

Wish I could go back, 2020 was crap and with the plandemic continuing it doesn't seem like 2021 will start any different to how 2020 ends.............

[JohanDiv]

Sunglasses are becoming a bit of an obsession I need to stop!

 

[splat]

Sunglasses are becoming a bit of an obsession I need to stop!

 

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I think I need some Sutros in my life

Pity they don't have a polarized option, but will ask Father Christmas (or the person in charge of Black Friday)

[Veebee]

Some bling would be nice... but doubt we'll ever get this in SA unless some dealer purchased a few when they were released.