Groentrui Posted May 19, 2010 Share After 5 years I replaced my MTB shoes. For the new ones you can screw in some serious studs. I've cycled with it at Groenkloof, cause it looks cool, but couldn't yet figure out where to use it. All I know is it can be hazardous to tile floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 19, 2010 Share They are not for SA. We don't have enough mud to warrant using them. It's right up there with using bar-ends with riser bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikkelz Posted May 19, 2010 Share Bar ends and riser bars are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyFrank Posted May 19, 2010 Share Bar ends and riser bars are cool. 2nd that....What, are we roadies now that things are considered uncool due to some prevailing fashion sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messenger Posted May 19, 2010 Share i just heard stud, sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Bar ends and riser bars are cool. says the man with the lycra booties over his MTB shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted May 19, 2010 Share Since when did Mampara turn into Styleman?? Come on, riserbars, bar ends, spoke reflectors, cassette protector, booties, BEEG saddlebags, camelbacks and sleeveless tops all show you are tough and not bound by ridicilous style notions. GO BIG! ...and what about a timetrial helmet to REALLY get up the nose of the mean boys next time you go downhill at Tokai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taps Posted May 19, 2010 Share i just heard stud' date=' sorry....[/quote'] Did you want to know what one looks like? Just look at my avatar Taps2010-05-19 09:04:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groentrui Posted May 20, 2010 Share They are not for SA. We don't have enough mud to warrant using them. It's right up there with using bar-ends with riser bars. So it is for muddy riding. Thought about replacing them with rubber studs, that may help during portage in our highveld conditions. Doing the Monster next week (the little one though), but there is that part where you have to carry your bike up a steep hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Worm Posted May 20, 2010 Share They do come in handy when you need to portage up a a climb, especially in thickish sand or lose rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobok Posted May 20, 2010 Share I love them! Perfect for purchase when climbing steep unrideable sections. Wouldn't do without them, or the bar ends on my risers. Out of interest, what is wrong with bar ends and risers?! Makes things a lot more comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domin8tr Posted May 20, 2010 Share They come in really handy in a loose ruck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted May 21, 2010 Share They do come in handy when you need to portage up a a climb' date=' especially in thickish sand or lose rock.[/quote'] Yep!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groentrui Posted May 21, 2010 Share Thanks people! So they'll stay on for the Magalies, since there is that portage stukkie in the middle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Lizard Posted May 25, 2010 Share In my opinion you can throw them away .... very seldom that the climbing sections are soft enough terrain.... the metal studs slip on any stones you encounter..... and it makes climbing on a hard surface a pain because your toes are too high.... i.e. the hard/stiff shoe soles don't bend and therefore you end up climbing on your toes .....or stretch your achilles to double its length ! Only suitable for soft grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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