Sidi shoes, questions
02-14-09, 01:17 AM
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Sidi shoes, questions
sorry, I had to repeat post due to user name issues
I have been to lbs and tried on both Sidi and Shimano shoes. I don't know much about bike shoes but the Sidi felt superior to Shimano. Is this the general consensus view? I am tossing up getting either the Sidi 5 or the Sidi 5.5. I think Sidi 5 are the older model. Am I correct? If so, is there much of a difference between the two in terms of quality? Finally, I have old Look pedals (delta cleats); Will these old style cleats fit Sidi shoes?
I do about 200 km per week riding and am hoping to complete L'Etape du Tour. Right now, I use some old DMT triathlon shoes so I need to get some better shoes for the months of training ahead.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
I have been to lbs and tried on both Sidi and Shimano shoes. I don't know much about bike shoes but the Sidi felt superior to Shimano. Is this the general consensus view? I am tossing up getting either the Sidi 5 or the Sidi 5.5. I think Sidi 5 are the older model. Am I correct? If so, is there much of a difference between the two in terms of quality? Finally, I have old Look pedals (delta cleats); Will these old style cleats fit Sidi shoes?
I do about 200 km per week riding and am hoping to complete L'Etape du Tour. Right now, I use some old DMT triathlon shoes so I need to get some better shoes for the months of training ahead.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
02-14-09, 01:27 AM
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One thing I warn people about is not to even look at the Sidi section in the shoes. Even more than that do not try them on. If you do try them on- you have to buy them. The problem is that I cannot warrant the price label- even if they are the best around.
Instead I have to buy cheaper and put up with the bit of discomfort that I would not get with a pair of Sidi's.
Instead I have to buy cheaper and put up with the bit of discomfort that I would not get with a pair of Sidi's.
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Specialized Pro Road shoe with the proper arch support and cleat position. Thank me later.
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Hi, I'm in Sydney too.
I've gone from Exustar carbon sole shoes to Sidi Genius 5-Pro. They're the new 2009 model.
I bought them at probikekit.com (UK online shop) for ~A$220 posted. They were selling for A$360 in shops here. Took about 4 days to arrive.
My exustar shoes have been relegated to commuting duties and bad weather rides (like today). I was quite happy with them till I got the Sidis. Now they feel like complete crap.
In my opinion they are a superior upgrade and I was quite happy with the price.
Cheers!
I've gone from Exustar carbon sole shoes to Sidi Genius 5-Pro. They're the new 2009 model.
I bought them at probikekit.com (UK online shop) for ~A$220 posted. They were selling for A$360 in shops here. Took about 4 days to arrive.
My exustar shoes have been relegated to commuting duties and bad weather rides (like today). I was quite happy with them till I got the Sidis. Now they feel like complete crap.
In my opinion they are a superior upgrade and I was quite happy with the price.
Cheers!
02-14-09, 05:11 AM
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When it comes to Sidis, if you have to ask, you can't afford them. I know an independent bicycle industry rep who just dropped the whole line because their pricing had just become so stupid. That's all I ride, but they are on total crack with their pricing. And according to that bike rep, it is beginning to slam their sales performance.
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Interesting to know which model Shimano shoes that you tried on?
Was it the SH-R300, SH-R220 or the SH-R160.
Was it the SH-R300, SH-R220 or the SH-R160.
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Probikekit have Sidi Genius 5.5 (not just 5) right now for $AUS246 shipped down under. All sizes from 41 to 47, in stock. Use the promotion code AUSRBR at the checkout and you'll get another 5% off. Not cheap, but doesn't seem like crack-smokin' pricing to me either for the best fitting bike shoes in the world.
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02-14-09, 06:27 AM
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Having dealt with sales reps for 20 years one thing I know is never believe anything a sales rep says.
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When it comes to Sidis, if you have to ask, you can't afford them. I know an independent bicycle industry rep who just dropped the whole line because their pricing had just become so stupid. That's all I ride, but they are on total crack with their pricing. And according to that bike rep, it is beginning to slam their sales performance.
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ergo 2's are the way to go though. at least until they make the ergo 3's.
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Get the shoes that are the most comfortable. Ignore the logo.
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Get the Sidi's and move on. They are the best. I have had mine for 3 years and they are still in great shape. When you amortize the price over say 5 years, not so much.
