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In my expierience Fizik runs larger than Shimano. In Shimano I found a 45 too small. I currently wear a 45 in Fizik with an orthotic- a little long but I can wear them all day in comfort. Fiziks look great long term- just dont look as beat up as some of the others over time. S-Works are the worse for wear- great shoe but finish is gone in no time, eg toe-overlap.

 

Thanks for that. I am planning to check them out tomorrow. I wear a 46 Shimano but it's just right-ish. If the Fizik is 0.3-0.5 sizes lomger/wider I just be good.

 

I contacted Garmin and they were very helpful. Since they didn't offer the gasket itself, they offered to send me an upgrade pack with not one single pod like I used to have on my Vector 2s, but two pods so I can install them on both pedals (worth 287$) ! You can say what you want about their products, but their customer service is awesome and I'm very happy !

 

Fizik shoes are three bolt whereas I use two bolt SPD pedals. No Fizik shoes in my near in my future. Regarding sizing, my limited "try it on" experience has me in a 46 in Shimaon, Pearl Izumi, and Fizik. Fit feels similar, but I would need to have my footbeds (Specialized Body Geometry) and some time in the pedals to provide a better evaluation. But if I fell into a smoking good deal on shoes and pedals, Fizik would fit the bill.

 

Just get the gravel version of the Fizik road shoes, they are SPD compatible.

 

I had not considered that option. Now I need to find a local shop that carries MTB shoes as I want the waterproof winter version anyway. Thanks!

 

Finally the upgrade kit didn't solve my problem so they simply send me a pair of Vector 3 pedals ! Sweet

 

$1K Carbon Balance Bike for you fancy folks


https://www.specialized.com/us/en/hotwalk-carbon/p/188009?color=303781-188009&searchText=94021-0005

Reviews
"I got this bike for my 4 year old son and he instantly started throwing down tailwhips and 360s at the dirt jumps. 10/10 would recommend"

 

If you’re going to spend the money, buy a Dimond. Made with pride, in Des Moines, IA, USA, by American workers, from a company owned by an Ironman legend in TJ Tollakson.

 

When I saw this, my first thought was someone at Specialized had way too much WFH time during COVID to put this concept together.

 

A comment on Reddit:

*Kid tips over $1000 carbon bike immediately onto asphalt, cries*
*Dad also cries*
*Specialized laughs*

 

Any recommendations for a new rider with a budget of $3k?

 

what kind of riding? You can find a variety of bikes well under that price point. Start at a LBS...

 

Spend $2000 and save $1000 for fit consults, different saddles, and lots of bib shorts.

 

Local roads with some friends and maybe some group rides with folks from the local bike shop.

 

On my road bike, I found that changing gearing made a huge difference. It needs to match the type of riding you will be doing. HUGE difference if you have big hills to climb.

 

Basically a rule of thumb is $1 for every mile youre gona pedal in a year. If starting from scratch Id suggest something with hydraulic disc brakes.

 

The new is gravel type bike or a roadie that will fit a 32 plus tire . Best of both worlds , ride the roads and hit the trails.

 

I’m guessing that I should wait a few months and get a 2020 at a reduced price?

 

In todays market I don't think bicycles and "reduced price" go together. Its more like bicycles and "out of stock" go together. Unless its a 10K+ model you are shopping for. You can buy those.