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03-11-20, 05:14 AM

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Sy Reene

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Trying being a speedplay X pedal user. From what i understand, definitely a wear item, the cleats are no longer being sold since Wahoo acquired the company.

03-11-20, 08:08 AM

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FTR, I wouldn’t buy Bontrager shoes, or nearly any brand other than Sidi from this point forward.

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Most shoes use proprietary buckles, even Sidi. Thankfully Sidi uses the same buckle on nearly all their shoes, and they are readily available.

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Well... my 5 year old Sidi which have 3 times the rides have not needed replacement and if they did, the buckles are still available.

Yep. Sidi gives better product support than most other shoe companies.

03-12-20, 07:24 AM

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Cars are often financed for 5 years, and cycling shoes cost less than a dinner for 4.

Do you really expect the same support from the manufacturer?

Federal law also requires auto makers to supply parts for certain period of time.

03-12-20, 08:47 AM

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Federal law also requires auto makers to supply parts for certain period of time.

I'm aware of this.

03-12-20, 11:15 PM

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For hardware mostly BikeTiresDirect, Competitive Cyclist and Merlin these days, occasionally eBay or amazon for small parts, consumables etc.

03-16-20, 11:14 PM

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Most shoes use proprietary buckles, even Sidi. Thankfully Sidi uses the same buckle on nearly all their shoes, and they are readily available.

I was thinking that the Sidi buckles on my many-year-old Genius shoes weren't proprietary, because they're the same buckle as on my Atomic skate ski boots. That leads me to think they're the same company? Anyway, good products, as are my Bontrager RL MTB shoes.