The Cycling Thread

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Any opinions on Wiggle's DHb carbon soled shoes?

I've not tried them personally. But in one of the cycling mags the other week, there was a review of shoes and IIRC the DHB ones came out top.

I'll see if I can find the magazine / article.

[maviczap]

Yes, they get good reviews and are a good price too. I nearly went for a pair.

The newer model has a ratchet closure for the main buckle, which is better than the old one with just velcro closures

I also saw some Decathlon brand carbon soled shoes which also looked pretty good at a similar price to the DHB shoes. Same spec

I got my Bonts for the same price as the DHB ones, but they are the basic model which are available at about £140 new I think.

That was the money I was looking to spend, I can't see how Sidi can justify their prices, when most of the competition are cheaper, for the same spec shoe.

[fizzwheel]

Righto found it.

Article is from Cycling Active 2013 April Edition.

DHC R2.0C Carbon Soled shoes £89.99 7/10 score, best on a budget.

Shimano R170 £149.99 were the test winner with score of 9/10

Bontrager RL Road £129.99 also score 9/10 and are "recommended"

I know what you mean about the Sidi's they are expensive for what they are.

HTH

[maviczap]

Think I was looking at the R170's

£125 on Paul Milnes ebay site. Plus as you have Shimano's already, you'll know what size you take

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Righto found it.

Article is from Cycling Active 2013 April Edition.

DHC R2.0C Carbon Soled shoes £89.99 7/10 score, best on a budget.

Shimano R170 £149.99 were the test winner with score of 9/10

Bontrager RL Road £129.99 also score 9/10 and are "recommended"

I know what you mean about the Sidi's they are expensive for what they are.

HTH

Thanks Fizz, really helpful!
Hmmm shame they are only in white! £112 at Tweeks cycles which is not far, so I can try on. My current shimano shoes are too big, bought that way for the width and I see that these R170 come in a wide fitting, so they should be bob on. I'll call in to Tweeks after Saturday's ride which goes from Wrexham.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Thanks Fizz, really helpful!
Hmmm shame they are only in white! £112 at Tweeks cycles which is not far, so I can try on. My current shimano shoes are too big, bought that way for the width and I see that these R170 come in a wide fitting, so they should be bob on. I'll call in to Tweeks after Saturday's ride which goes from Wrexham.

Saturday's ride is from Corwen to Vyrnwy up the Bwlch-y-Groes , so I went to Wrexham today . I have bought the Shimano R170 shoes in a 43 wide - really great fit in the wide shoes. My current shoes were a bit floppy as I had 44 for the width, so it's great that they do a wide fitting so they fit me all round. Seem very comfortable and stiff, I'll report back after Saturday.

I may have also bought a cheap Garmin 500...

[maviczap]

bout time you caught up with us in the garmin brigade you luddite

[Luckypants]

That's because they are bally expensive!

Sent from my phone.

[maviczap]

aye, don't loose it on your first ride, like I did with my first wireless computer, no wires to keep it attached to the bike.

ask fizz he lost his 305 recently

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by maviczap

ask fizz he lost his 305 recently

and I'm still p*ssed off about it ! To be fair, the bracket on the 500 is much better than the 305 was.