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Alpinestars S-MX1 Boots A complete revamp of its predecessor, the Alpinestars S-MX 1 Boot is low profile, comfortable, and fuctional with a refreshed style in both black and white. It also has a toe slider, velcro adjustment strap and a styled TPU shift pad. This shoe will go up against any of the other sport riding shoes and boots in the 100 to 200 range. Look for the S-MX 1 Riding Shoes to be a perennial favorite for the casual enthusiast and hard core sport riders. Features Upper constructed from lightweight microfiber Breathable mesh inserts and perforated side panel for enhanced ventilation Foam backed, double density ankle protector on the medial side Reinforced toebox layered under the microfiber upper Plush 3D mesh inner liner Combination zipper and Velcro strap closure system Outsole constructed with the same advanced rubber compound as the S-MX 5 Boot External TPU protection on the outer ankle External TPU shift pad, slider and heel counter Integrated shank in the sole for extra rigidity Anatomically profiled EVA foam footbed.
Overall rating
Eason on / easy off - great protection, good grip
PostedJune 11, 2012
GBone
From Cranbury
State:NJ
Rider Type:Road Warrior
Age:35-44
Gender:male
Bang for the Buck
4
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5
Style
4
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5
Comfort
5
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5
Protection & Durability
5
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5
Air Flow
3
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5
Features
4
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5
Footbed
Narrow
Wide
I went in looking for a riding shoe to replace a pair of Harley Davidson low engineer style boots with zippers up the back. They felt okay while riding, but were murder to walk in with the high heel. They were also very hard to get on and off despite the zipper. Once I got them on, I'd rather take a nap than go riding.
The riding shoe that immediately caught my eye for its clean style and lack of laces was the Puma V2 Flat, and that is what I came into the RevZilla shop in Philly in search of. The SUPER salesman offered a selection of other comparable styles based on his assessment of what he knew about the products and what I told him. As it turns out, his first suggestion was the best for me. I still tried everything on to satisfy my own curiosity, but he was right about the shoe the first time. The Alpinestars S-MX1 shoe was comfortable, even to walk in. It has nice grip - which means no more slip & tip at stop lights with a 700 lb bike. The shoe is SUPER easy to get in and out of and seems to stay a comfortable temperature while riding in 80 - 90 degree temps. I thought it was a little too much for me style wise in the white / black combo, but the all black does the trick. It has cool looks, but is pretty low key.
The best part about the whole experience was the salesman who was more interested in getting the RIGHT shoes on me than he was in racking up a bill. I went in there looking for $220 - $250 shoes and ended up with $159 shoes because it was the RIGHT shoe for ME. How refreshing to NOT be asked the question, "How much are you looking to spend?"
While I was there, I also took advantage of his expertise while shopping for a new helmet. Like the shoes, he seemed to know everything about not just the helmet features, but their fit as well. I like modulars and currently own a Nolan N102. Until this shopping trip, I had not tried on the Shoei Neotec modular, but got to try it on back to back with the other models I was interested in: Nolan N104 & Schuberth C3. Up until that point, I really thought I'd never try on a helmet more comfortable than the C3, but that Shoei outshined it in just about every way. That will be my next helmet and I will buy it from RevZilla!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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U-CLEAR HBC100 Bluetooth Communicator
UClear HBC 100 Bluetooth Communicator The World's 1st Boomless mike Helmet Communicator. UClear HBC100 is developed with patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Technology to filter out wind noise and ambient noise from the sound that motorcycles produce. Equipped with Class 2 Bluetooth V2.1 technology, UClear allows riders to enjoy Hifi Stereo music with Audio/ Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) and Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) . Using Array microphones technology embedded into the earphones, It eliminates the need of a boom mike which has to be placed near or close to the lips for good communication. U-Clear HBC 100 Intercom Features Make mobile phone calls Listen and wirelessly control your music Voice Command call pickup (Say Pickup or Hello) Helmet to helmet intercom Auto loudness adjustment Patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology Unique wind filtering technique effective up to 238KM/h Concealed microphones, does not require boom microphones Ruggedized weather resistant design Powerful speakers ensure clarity under noisy conditions UClear is designed to be splash, rain, dust and snow resistant Hassle free installation DSP Algorithm Features Adaptive beam forming technology, noise suppression and echo cancellation Intelligent sweet spot, directed towards speaker's voice Detected speech signal enhancement Environment and background noise cancellation Bluetooth profiles supported Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Intercom Profile Kit includes Kit includes HBC 100 Control Unit 2 Velcro mounted stereo headset speakers with embedded microphones Clip style and double sided tape metal mounting brackets 100 volt AC charger and USB charging cable Optional Audio Kit includes all parts needed to mount the HBC 100 control unit to another helmet (speakers and helmet mounts) General Specifications Talk time up to 10 hours Standby time Up to 2 weeks Battery type Rechargeable Li-Po Charging time 2 hours Bluetooth design Version 2.1, class 2 (EDR) Design type Rain and snow resistant Operating temperature 14F (-10C) to 140F (60C)
Will the transmitter fit in the cavity of a Nolan N102?
I noticed that the transmitter is roughly the same size/shape as the NCom compartment in my helmet. Will it fit in there?
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GBone
State: NJ
Rider Type: Road Warrior
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Cranbury
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