tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post7636138071323524947..comments2024-02-10T08:56:05.237-05:00Comments on Greg Rides Trails: Thrifty Thrashing Tip #3: Choose Your BattlesGreg Heilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-48888297014780448762011-07-25T21:18:56.250-04:002011-07-25T21:18:56.250-04:00Yeah those races are expensive! Think I'm goin...Yeah those races are expensive! Think I'm going to do a post or two specifically on that topicGreg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-83188171460747974802011-07-25T12:17:41.534-04:002011-07-25T12:17:41.534-04:00I have come to realize that if you dare not a cont...I have come to realize that if you dare not a contender in a race it is than just about having fun. Since this is the case for me, I may do a race a year or so but at the same time the money saved can be used to maintain the bike.<br /><br />-brianWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-6532486325676113152011-07-21T18:58:06.608-04:002011-07-21T18:58:06.608-04:00It's not as stiff as a carbon shoe, but it'...It's not as stiff as a carbon shoe, but it's pretty dang stiffGreg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-87974552012079729752011-07-20T21:54:41.284-04:002011-07-20T21:54:41.284-04:00how stiff is the outersole, does it flex at all wh...how stiff is the outersole, does it flex at all when your really cranking on the pedals or just when your walking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-64099876050679448632011-07-20T08:40:10.951-04:002011-07-20T08:40:10.951-04:00It has big rubbery tread on the outside and inside...It has big rubbery tread on the outside and inside of the cleat and in the heel (the gray stuff in the photo), and removable cleats in the toes. <br /><br />I know I missed out, that place is EPIC! I so need to spend more time in Pisgah. On of these months................<br /><br />Glad you had fun!Greg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-5760804880333996752011-07-19T21:18:47.072-04:002011-07-19T21:18:47.072-04:00Whats the tread like on the bottom? Hard plastic ...Whats the tread like on the bottom? Hard plastic or rubbery? I need a replacement but I want something I can hike in a little more for the bikepacking trips. Slick rocks and hard plastic tread don't mix. BTW, you missed out on the Pisgah trip. That place is stupid fun!!Jeremy (GoldenGoose)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-12909222758426655712011-07-18T20:46:00.762-04:002011-07-18T20:46:00.762-04:00I definitely recommend them! When I first hopped o...I definitely recommend them! When I first hopped on the bike with my new shoes I just started laughing hysterically at how sloppy and nasty my old ones were. (From long years of use) It's a world of difference! Money well spent!Greg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-48258842229752906712011-07-18T11:09:40.340-04:002011-07-18T11:09:40.340-04:00I've been looking at the Razors myself, they d...I've been looking at the Razors myself, they do look pretty sweet and not a bad price.eastwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089463850584846231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-46260922113267111002011-07-18T09:20:07.908-04:002011-07-18T09:20:07.908-04:00Haha good quest! I got the shoes pictured: the Mav...Haha good quest! I got the shoes pictured: the Mavic Razors. Awesome shoes, I'm very happy with my purchase! They seem like an excellent value.Greg Heilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398037028525677146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-409782131288467262.post-21484256357374552642011-07-18T09:11:09.127-04:002011-07-18T09:11:09.127-04:00my biggest quest is not being lazy. lol. I need s...my biggest quest is not being lazy. lol. I need some new shoes too, what kind did you get?J.B.noreply@blogger.com