Specialized 2fo Flat 2 0 Review

The first one introduced in 2014 was pretty darn good as mtbr reviewed here.

Specialized 2fo flat 2 0 review. Specialized s 2fo 1 0s may cost 30 less than the more downhill orientated better protected 2 0 version but they still manage to pack one hell of a punch on the trail. With this pricier 2 0 model using thicker more durable materials and targeted at downhill and enduro racing. Launched in 2017 the specialized 2fo 2 0 shoes are more flexible much lighter and use a tackier sole than the first generation. Its outsole features our slipnot 2 0 rubber compound which was developed as a system to create the best pedal connection possible.

But sizing was a little odd and the feel and control was not quite there with the somewhat hard shoe and sole. A ground up redesign makes the specialized 2fo one of the best flat pedal shoes out there. The new 2fo flat 2 0 still gets the dual density sole soft over the pedal interface hard front and back but thankfully specialized has switched to a softer slip knot rubber. Specialized s first 2fo shoe was a disappointment.

The 2 0 is the more robust of the pair while the 1 0 targets more of the value. The 2fo is version 2 0 of specialized s flat shoe effort. In issue 115 of singletrack magazine mark tested reviewed and recommended the new 2fo 2 0 flat pedal shoes from specialized. Specialized are today releasing their brand new flat pedal shoes the 2fo 2 0 reviewed here and the 2fo 1 0.

Following the widespread popularity of their lauded 2fo flat shoe from 2017 specialized announced a clipless successor aptly named the 2fo clip 2 0. The sole was too stiff and wooden and it had a raised heel that tipped your foot when you walked but critically the rubber was too hard and it didn t stick to flat pedals like a five ten. The best mountain bike shoes for 2018. Specialized didn t give up though.

We got our hands on and feet into a pair a few months back which means we ve been able to spend some time in them as the seasons change from warm to wintry. It was quick drying and had good power transfer. I measured the centre rubber at around 50a which is a good 20 softer than the old stuff. Specialized 2fo 2 0 flat pedal shoe review.

Contrary to popular belief pedal connection isn t just about rubber the rubber hardness stickiness lug. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5.