Only RoJ could do an impromptu brake pad review with a real life example of hard braking.👏👏👏
@hiimjonpaul2 жыл бұрын
😂
@prateekrajbhandari Жыл бұрын
If I were in his shoes I would be reviewing how well my cycling shorts handles brown matter.
@SherazChoudhary2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that was scary at the end! Good job stopping as the other biker took no action to avoid a collision 💥 I just got a new pair of Lake CX332 and absolutely love them. Just cooked them in the oven to mold the heel 😂. Definitely an interesting experience cooking road shoes in the oven! They fit like a glove now 😀
@KPong13372 жыл бұрын
I dont know which i like better, the body of the vid with it’s humor, awesome editing, perfect pacing - or the bonus clips and the commentary. I guess i wont have to decide as they are both in the same video! Keep up the awesome work! I too am a Shimano shoe fan because of the fit more than the “cooool” factor.
@Baureo2 жыл бұрын
just yesterday I thought to myself, there could be a new RoJ-video coming soon. Thank you so much for the prompt delivery.
@KuriReevel2 жыл бұрын
Recently, after long years on Sidis and few weeks on Fizik (not my type) bought Vittoria Legend leather shoes. These are the most comfortable shoes I ever put my feets on! They simply hug you. Probably not the best for sprinting, but for long days on saddle they are the best I’ve tried.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Great feeling when we find something that just fits! 👍
@rasmuswi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me of why I consider myself too old for descending as fast as I can, as I used to do 20-25 years ago. I like my intact neck way too much for that...
@PKownzthem2 жыл бұрын
When you appeared in the video, I really thought „haha we have the same shirt“ then remembered where I bought it
@frankwu8942 жыл бұрын
Love your bonus clips but every time, it takes a few nail biting turns for me to realize you are NOT on the wrong side of the road, ha!
@nathansdad042 жыл бұрын
Bought my RX-8s last year based off this channel. Best purchase I’ve made. Absolutely love em!
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it! Been happy with mine as well apart from the occasional rubber squeak.
@nathansdad042 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan zero squeak. Have put 2500 problem free miles on them. Just started riding bikes last year(I’m 54). My previous shoes were MT03 Shimano. They were decent, but nowhere near the awesomeness of the RX-8s
@tomskid272 жыл бұрын
Production quality is an A+!
@jonaslo60112 жыл бұрын
I'm more of a mountainbiker, but quite enjoy your videos. That said, I tried clipless pedals today for the first time. I think I'm keeping my flat pedals. (yes, I fall down four times, not beeing able to unclip in time) Maybe riding in snowy conditions also wasn't the best idea...
@Ropetable2 жыл бұрын
i rode clipless for a while, there are usually 2 versions of cleats, the one exit and multi exit models. the multi exit cleats allowed me to automatically unclip when i "panik" while falling down. i use both flats and clipless now, for any serious mountainbiking i will not use clips again. It does feel amazing though being able to controll your bike fully.
@jonaslo60112 жыл бұрын
@@Ropetable Thanks, didnt't know that. I'll read into it
@kidShibuya2 жыл бұрын
I rode spd clips for about 8 months. Gave up. Now I run mtb flat pedals and downhill shoes, no regrets (on road). Clips added nothing for me but were a huge hassle in heavy traffic.
@MAGAIVER2 жыл бұрын
@@Ropetable I believe that only applies to Shimano, I personally found crank brothers pedals easier to unclip and to clipe in with muddy shoes. I moved from Shimano to Crank in 2013 and never looked back. I still ride Shimano SPD SL on the road bikes though.
@fullmetalyellowjacket85602 жыл бұрын
Damn tge bonus clip is cycling heaven , its perfect.
@rm7092 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel through Path Less Pedaled comments section.. and well let’s just say your bonus clip and close call section just gives me anxiety! The camera angle and speed are really great though… so subbed! Love your humor, thanks for the review!
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@galenkehler2 жыл бұрын
Fit is everything, I discovered Lake Wide shoes a few years ago and wish I'd jumped in years earlier.
@biketoshi53482 жыл бұрын
I just wish they wouldn't be that heavy!
@roadglide2 жыл бұрын
No question. After years on top shelf Sidi’s, highly regarded for their energy to pedal enhancing stiffness, and gorgeous carbon soles, but oh so slick surface for quick pedal engagements. These Shimano S-Phyres with the Michelin rubber mid-soles are absolutely sublime. No fear of sliding off pedals in slick conditions. I have two pairs. A blue and silver. Your beauties are, as you say the newest generation, and are def on my radar once available here in the US. BTW, walking more easily in the coffee shops, etc is paramount, so these shoes work for all occasions. Whether it be on brisk group rides or roads less traveled. Love them. The new secret sauce in cycling shoes as far as I’m concerned. Ride safe and ride often. Peace
@joeszeto88592 жыл бұрын
Love the music choice!! Great video as always.
@vy10mac9 Жыл бұрын
Great fit! Converts power well with appropriately placed cleats! 10/10 would recommend!
@user-cx2bk6pm2f Жыл бұрын
The XC902 are pieces of art. Beautiful shoe!
@marcmonzo2 жыл бұрын
beautiful descent ✳︎✳︎
@J-tu3hw2 жыл бұрын
Shout Stain Remover with a microfiber cloth... magic eraser for the toe guard... soft tooth brush for the tighter areas... warm water.. everything gets soapy... and surprisingly white again... if only i did this deep cleaning more frequently...!
@Ryan97beyond2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Loving the Safa Brian-esque outro 😁
@dominicbritt2 жыл бұрын
I can fully recommend swissstop disc pads if you can’t get Shimano - discRS are great and the exotherm also if you need extra cooling for alpine descents 👍 - that’s a beast of a descent btw.
@zer05342 жыл бұрын
+1 for swissstop. Great braking and silent unless its wet
@kipcc39182 жыл бұрын
This is how you properly review brakes, add a close call to the mix 😅
@bengt_axle2 жыл бұрын
Great shoe for anyone who likes the convenience and durability of SPD mountain cleats but likes the look and weight of road shoes. If you don’t need wedges to cant the shoe, this and A520’s are a great combo, with wide support under the shoe. Adds a little bit of weight but well worth it if you are commuting or just riding into town. That other guy just got off the plane!
@GrantStephens2 жыл бұрын
Speed overlays in the bonus clips please. Awesome as usual!
@apollo15172 жыл бұрын
not possible as Japan are strict on speeding and he could incriminate himself
@kimrice3942 жыл бұрын
I’m all about fit also. Specialized shoes and helmet for my body. I was like, You didn’t even say sorry, til you said HE was on the wrong side of the road.🤦♂️
@BetterShifting2 жыл бұрын
Great intro, as usual! 🥰😍
@SenorGonzo2 жыл бұрын
I thought that we where going to learn some Japanese swear words at 9:54...
@SenorGonzo2 жыл бұрын
Baka kaba, is what I learned from my Japanese friend.
@Ghostina12 жыл бұрын
Not really a sorry from him... wtf 😬😬😬
@Fanaleds-software2 жыл бұрын
Love my red XC701. Matches my custom paintjob on my bike perfectly. I don't think I'd want white shoes lol.
@SmolSnake2 жыл бұрын
Great spur-of-moment brake pad review 😂
@Finn-pe7uj2 жыл бұрын
If you ever fancied a break from consooming new product, there's a lot of tutorials for DIY weightweenie shoes - from adding cleats and a carbon sole to football boots, to making a full shoe out of carbon. All of them are lighter than any stock product and arguably better in many ways.
@biketoshi53482 жыл бұрын
Hm, maybe there are not much reviews because you can't buy the 902s for now (at least in Germany and EU stores I checked). I have plenty of L03A brake pads, but would love to get hold of the XC902 in the wide version - and black please! Anyways, thanks for the video. And massive Kudos for staying calm at the end, true ZEN master you are!
@tommim93672 жыл бұрын
Shimano doesn't bring their wide models to EU area right
@leftymadrid2 жыл бұрын
Oh no!!!!!!! The new shoe from Specialized is going to turn your head! It's the latest torch!! AND you don't have to worry about the inner liner turning gray from usage and washing 🙂
@andrewbardwell4832 Жыл бұрын
Stunning scenery
@thrawed2 жыл бұрын
Have a look out for "l05a" pads. They haven't been officially released yet by shimano but you can find them for sale regardless in various random online shops.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for my "official" sources to get them 👍
@waxedgoat2 жыл бұрын
L05A are the new & improved L03A pads?
@notkaty2 жыл бұрын
There will be a near max HR reading on that descent.
@lifeincycling2 жыл бұрын
9:54 wow
@The_One-Eyed_Undertaker2 жыл бұрын
Visions of how Matej Mohorič would have felt while descending the Poggio to claim last Milano - San Remo came to mind while watching your adrenaline-fueled descent.
@dancelman2 жыл бұрын
I suggest looking to MTX ceramic brake pads! They take a while to get use to but once you get adjusted to how they feel they work great!
@Alex_5642 жыл бұрын
Swiss stop have resin & semi metallic finned pads for Shimano in stock. Worth a look.
@woduk2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure there’s ceramic brake pads now for bicycles you could try them, great scenery btw lol they arent as loud as my hopes on my mtb squeaky the resin pads
@LoneZZZ102 жыл бұрын
Cycling shoes... one of my biggest nightmare in cycling.. because I have a bigger volume, slightly wider in left foot, and normal volume in right foot. Shimano RC 902 Wide is the best for me, FIzik is too long, DMT shoes is no way for me(size 41.5 i cant even get my left food inside the shoes, 42 is too big for my right foot)
@jonathanzappala2 жыл бұрын
That would work for me, the RX8 in a 45 E did not fit me, while I have been using rp3 in 45 E for a while. I think it was the closure system difference, 3 velcro vs boa. RX8 wasn't wide enough in the pinky toe for me. But I have Lake MX237 now, so other than heavy and being not white, I am set for a while.
@hail_sagan28302 жыл бұрын
Just want to let you know that the BOA lacing on the bottom section is not done correctly in either pair of 902s-it should twist and double back over the toe box.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Not correctly, It's just another way to do it if you want it tighter (That I don't)
@kidShibuya2 жыл бұрын
That decent looks awesome. Got to get out into saitama sometime soon.
@Krilin842 жыл бұрын
Swedish reveal @ 9:26 🫶
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
🇸🇪
@hatzefugsingah2 жыл бұрын
The ghost rider must have thought: "Dear Diary, today i nearly got hit by tobi, beautiful
@jonpoon38962 жыл бұрын
And of course these come out just after I bought a new pair of RX8s
@antonioCsilveira2 жыл бұрын
I have a similar issue but instead of shimano shoes, I am stuck with S-Works 7 shoes, they fit really well and I was not able to find another cycling shoe that fits me that well. I have tried the shimano S-phyre, but they were a little too the shoe box.
@neilk222 жыл бұрын
I find that Giro make the most natural fitting shoes for wide feet 🦶 the rest seem designed for skinny feet.
@croccofanto2 жыл бұрын
hade varit nice om du gjort ett "böj" test på sulan. Jag kör spd skor som landsvägsskor. Vill uppgradera men skulle gärna vilja veta hur styva dem är först. Vissa är väldigt mjuka : / Fän... ta hand om dig på vägen. Måste alltid tänka för två på vägen.
@lifeincycling2 жыл бұрын
Yes please
@TheGroupRide2 жыл бұрын
We got to get you on some Bont shoes.
@MohdAdrian2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting since last year for these…no sign of them available anywhere!
@Lestat17952 жыл бұрын
Wow, these shoes are expensive! My Shimano xm900 MTB boots were less than half the price. Roadie/Gravel pricing is crazy.
@slimsasd2 жыл бұрын
they are MTB shoes
@Lestat17952 жыл бұрын
@@slimsasd but with the Road Look.😉
@aneczka21142 жыл бұрын
I wish you posted your stava so I can find places to ride in Japan..I just got here Feb in fussa.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
It’s linked on the channel page 👍
@HawkEurope2 жыл бұрын
I looked at them as I also have some old Shimano XC shoes but unfortunately Shimano doesn't produce them in my size :-(
@MikeRegrexion2 жыл бұрын
Man, do you usually size up your Shimano shoes from your normal size? I read they are a little bit tight...and I'm on the market for a new pair
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Shimano are my "Normal" size ;) Generally I go by the japanese size in centimeters, not EU or US. That way it seem to be more unified
@user-cx2bk6pm2f Жыл бұрын
I you wait for Shimano shoes to wear out before replacing, you will wait a LONG time. Shimano make indestructible shoes.
@jamble7k2 жыл бұрын
very brave to wear white shoes off road
@carly2002 жыл бұрын
due to availability last year I am running resin in the front and metal in the back. the back is so much stronger.... Will switch to metal after the front is done; I ride mostly in the dry. And I don't like "glazing"? (is that the right in english?) "verglasen" of Resin.
@Ropetable2 жыл бұрын
6,8th
@Timo-qb1gf2 жыл бұрын
How is the fit compared to the older SH-R321? They were partially custom vacuum moldable which I love and they fit my narrow feet perfectly. Just struggling to find equivalent mtb shoes.
@mgrization2 жыл бұрын
I just got the Northwave Mistral Plus in a 45. Usually im a 45, I confirmed that with my wrong purchase of a set of shimano MTB shoes in 44. So I had high hopes for the NW shoes, how wrong I was. They where WAY to big. I even went to the shop and tried some NW in 44 and could not fit me. So I ended up buying a set of Shimano RC7 and they fit perfectly. I then noticed on the 2 boxes. The NW in size 45 is a US size 12 but the Shimano size 45 is only a US size 10.5. Thats pretty strange.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
I have made it a rule to go by the CM (Japanese sizing) over EU/US/UK sizing because it’s all over the place.
@george.carlin2 жыл бұрын
10:34 wearing a mask in the forest is interesting to see
@m2dk2 жыл бұрын
Love it🤩 question: What are the all-white shoes??
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
The supercaz shoes
@m2dk2 жыл бұрын
Awesome🤩 That’s weird…. I can’t seem to find a single review of those beautiful shoes anywhere on KZfaq “ (Nudge,nudge,wink,wink)🙏🏻🤩😉
@Prashantlunawat2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tobias. I recently had an accident where my roadie jumped off a few rumblers and we both lost balance and fell. A wound opened near the knee joint where it meets the shin and has been stitched up. I intend to get back on the cycle as soon as I heal. Would you recommend some safety gear for the joints? I'm using a helmet and gloves, but i don't know what gear to invest in for the joints. The regular knee pads and elbow pads don't seem like they're designed to take consistent long distance pedalling without losing their elasticity. Thanks and cheers from India.
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, for that type of protection you’re better off looking towards the mountain bikers for suggestions.
@ElDiabl01872 жыл бұрын
Nice shoes
@sgroadie63672 жыл бұрын
How does fit compared to Sidi? Does the Shimano have replaceable studs?
@markay_ Жыл бұрын
Which of these shoes are the closest to a roadbike shoe?
@amanhasnoname622311 ай бұрын
I am size 45 as well for Shimano, do you have a pair to sell me RC-902 or RC-903 s-phyre wide? 😊
@WowRixter2 жыл бұрын
Only shoe wall I've seen
@davidrae84752 жыл бұрын
such nice roads, until the near head-on... Is it a road closed to cars?
@Kirinji1kirinji2 жыл бұрын
Nope, that "pass" is open to motorists as well. Usually these roads in the area have copious amounts of mirrors to see what's ahead, but this particular one may not. I only climb it, and descend somewhere else, so don't quote me on that though.
@nicxson81012 жыл бұрын
Hi RoJ. May I know if you had scratches on the heels of RC902? If yes how do you fix or make them look good again? Thank you
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, I don't have a good solution for that. scratches will happen with time and the finish of that heal cup unfortunately isn't the best at hiding them.
@nicxson81012 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan sad to hear. Anyways thank you for the reviews and tips. keep up the good work and ride safe!
@richcole39312 жыл бұрын
How do you find the second boa on the 902? Is there noticeably more secure foot retention than the gravel version?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Can't say I do, no.
@mlegrand2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I watch these descents. I can feel my blood pressure go up. 😬
@Miekzz2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see all those other cyclists on the downhill, the roads always seem so desolate in your clips :)
@GiorgioCamozzi2 жыл бұрын
What brand are your socks at 2:23? they look really nice but I can't read the brand
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed
@trukweaz Жыл бұрын
hey ROJ, can you say how shimano "size" translates to say Specialized? I want to try some RC902 and Im in size 42 Specialized.
@ridesofjapan Жыл бұрын
sorry, can't help you with that. Never had a specialized shoe that fit me.
@trukweaz Жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan ok thanks. did length at least seem similar to the S shoes you tried?
@ridesofjapan Жыл бұрын
@@trukweaz sorry I can’t say, was when the sworks sub6 was released (2016?) don’t use Shimano back then
@moezb2 жыл бұрын
Do these give you the impression of being more durable or less durable than the RX8s?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Probably not since they are white, other than that I think they are in the same ballpark… but I have not put them through as much as I have with the RX8, so hard to say for sure.
@moezb2 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan good to know. My RX8s are starting to fall apart after 12000km (the carbon on the sole is fraying and clearly damaged), so I'm deciding what to replace them with. I'm surprised they are already having problems, but on the other hand I haven't been very kind to them...
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Well, you basically don’t have any exposed carbon at all on the XC902 so that might improve things in that regard.
@moezb2 жыл бұрын
I want you to know that if my wallet had feelings, it would be very upset with you.
@wsbygt2 жыл бұрын
I love and ride Shimano shoes however for hot summer mountain climbs along with my PZero SL´s sub7Kg aero bike setup: (Tip: white colour version is a bit lighter) Cosmic Ultimate III. PS: I´m sorry but Tipical IDIOT. Wrong side, freezes whilst steering the bike towards the incoming traffic and no sorry or something... Seen this already multiple times and pretty lucky RoJ didnt had a slippery ditch or something and the guy stopped closing the gap.
@dennisblanco81562 жыл бұрын
Sakura!!
@11-inch2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried S-Works Exos shoes?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
No
@ytpadyt2 жыл бұрын
43 too small, 44 too big, thanx, Shimano.. (bikers in Europe have no 43.5)
@rendezvous_with2 жыл бұрын
Any reason to upgrade from the RX8?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
If you don’t have any problem with the rx8 then no, I don’t think so. If you asking for my reason, I’m simply a bike shoe nerd :)
@al-du6lb2 жыл бұрын
Please tell me you do advertising or video editing or something as a career.
@dan078002 жыл бұрын
Do they squeek like the rx8's?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
Not they don't (yet at least. Tool me a few months for the RX8 to squeek)
@OmarTan2 жыл бұрын
How do,you keep the shoe stay white?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMuGYKelntmahIE.html
@garybrown57692 жыл бұрын
Organic pads
@donttouchthisatall2 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always! I am looking for a summer/hot weather shoe. Anyone got any reccomendations?
@ridesofjapan2 жыл бұрын
If they fit, the Giro imperial, Empire SLX looks pretty airy (Haven't tried in hot weather myself)
@richcole39312 жыл бұрын
Fizik makes knitted uppers. Unsure on long term stretch/durability. Definitely wouldn't want to snag them.
@donttouchthisatall2 жыл бұрын
@@richcole3931 Thanks! I have never used Fizik - what type would you reccomend?
@donttouchthisatall2 жыл бұрын
@@ridesofjapan The definitely do, much appreciated, thanks! (unfortunately not in my price range :( )
@richcole39312 жыл бұрын
@@donttouchthisatall depends whether you want road or offroad. I've ridden their top end models. Not amazing to be honest. I ride shimano road and offroad on hot days. Never had a problem.
@fradd40452 жыл бұрын
check out nimbl shoes
@durianriders2 жыл бұрын
Good reminder why only noobs pin the descents in 2022. Too many things can go wrong. If you were going for it then both of you would be cooked from him zoning out and over into your lane. What camera and mic did you record that downhill with? Worked so good.