You get grip from compliance in the sole compounds - The compounds need to be flexible to be compliant - To be flexible they will be softer than other compounds that offer less grip.Well for my last pair of Freerider Pros this was after 4-5 months of riding 2-3 times a week.
If that's normal, then i need to give up on grip for durability because I dont want to drop $200 twice a year
Well no point pricing yourself cheaper than all the rest!!! Perceived quality via pricing.I just had a casual look on the Specialized site and the 2FO Roost (and I assume all their products) have gone up in price! They were $200, now $220! Supply chain can't be the reason for that surely?
Another option https://www.facebook.com/bigjohnsretreads .... although I have emailed with them in the past about having my Freeriders resoled i have yet to give it a try.FYI, also worth noting if your soles are wearing through but shoes are still good:
https://climbingresoles.com.au/order-direct/
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Had a quick look on the link above and mtb soles were $85Anyone got a price on getting them re-soled ?
Chuck on some sikoflex. Better, albeit uglier than ever.Anyone got a price on getting them re-soled ?
The devil's glue... fantastic stuff!Chuck on some sikoflex
For most people that would be 18 months of use (1 ride per weekend), which in my view is perfectly acceptable.Well for my last pair of Freerider Pros this was after 4-5 months of riding 2-3 times a week.
If that's normal, then i need to give up on grip for durability because I dont want to drop $200 twice a year
Have tried to get in touch with John for the last few weeks but cannot get a reply. I did ring and speak with someone else who answered and they said they are snowed under with work at the moment.Another option https://www.facebook.com/bigjohnsretreads .... although I have emailed with them in the past about having my Freeriders resoled i have yet to give it a try.
Example they sent me
Big John - Here something different a repair on a pair of #fiveten free riders. These shoes where in great condition with only the sole rubber chewed out by the pedals. Replacing the whole sole is problematic and we think what is pictured is the #bestsolution. The customer is super happy #happycustomer and we can do this repair using #C4dotty, others or regular climbing sole rubber which we feel will give great wear. #freerider #mountainbike #mountainbikeshoes #downhillmountainbiking #bestresolerintheworld #fixingstuff #thebest | Facebook
Here something different a repair on a pair of #fiveten free riders. These shoes where in great condition with only the sole rubber chewed out by the pedals. Replacing the whole sole is problematic...www.facebook.com
On this ? The rubber is gone right where the pedal pins gripChuck on some sikoflex. Better, albeit uglier than ever.
Yeah, mates have salvaged shoes for yonks with it.
Ok I'm blaming you if it doesn't workYeah, mates have salvaged shoes for yonks with it.
If they’re too fucked to use, try it. If not, don’t.Ok I'm blaming you if it doesn't work