I should note that I put a very high priority on comfort since I’ve had past issues with numbness in my toes while riding (regardless of temperature), but the Recon 2.0 has been an excellent match for my finicky feet.
Additionally, the toe box is wide enough to accommodate foot swelling without feeling sloppy, and the footbed offers enough support and cushion to comfortably stand on the pedals during lengthy descents. Out of the box, the Recon felt great with no rubbing or pressure points (the upper is welded rather than stitched to reduce potential problem areas), including where the BOA dial is situated at the ankle. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s the most comfortable mountain bike shoe I’ve worn to date. To see how it stacks up to the competition, see our article on the best mountain bike shoes.Ĭomfort can be fairly subjective, but I feel that Specialized knocked it out of the park with the Recon 2.0. Below we break down our experiences with the Recon 2.0. In testing the Recon, I was especially impressed by its effective balance of comfort (both on and off the bike), stiffness, and power transfer, earning it the title of my favorite new cycling shoe. Enter the Recon 2.0, which maintains a good amount of the S-Works’ on-trail performance but in a much more approachable design. Consider the amount you’ve likely spent on your road bike, or all that aero equipment for your time trailing and maybe a few extra £s on some good lights is justified.Specialized’s S-Works Recon is a highly technical mountain bike shoe that’s purpose-built for dedicated racers, but the minimal cushioning and snug fit limit its comfort and overall appeal. So, the Specialized Stix Elite 2: If you want a light that is both bright and unobtrusive, these are a good buy. They look nearly identical to the Elite 2, but only make it to 100 lumens in power flash mode. As an alternative, there is also the Stix Combo Light which is a more reasonable £32. That includes a standard mount, but the aero, headset & saddle mounts are all an extra £8 each. Each Stix Elite 2 (front or rear) has an RRP of £40. Which is good, as the only downside to these lights is the price. So I’m really getting the most out of my investment. Now, I haven’t wind tunnel tested these, but they pass the eye test, don’t they? I also pop these on to my commuter bike during the winter (combined with a “light the way” style light on my helmet). But note this will only work with certain Specialized saddles. For the rear, I’ve used another Specialized add on, a SWAT saddle mount. There’s a few places the front light could go, but I’ve gone for the riser block under the ski bars (again, using the aero mount).
You could also put it horizontal on the bars, but I just prefer it here. I’ve instead used the Aero Mount (just a slightly longer version of the standard mount) with the light once again upside down. Specialized sell an additional mount that replaces a standard spacer, however that won’t work with an integrated cable spacer like those on my A1R0evo. The front light is mounted around the headset spacers. It holds firm, no moving around the side of the post mid ride. The rear light is mounted upside down on a d-shaped post using the standard rubber-band-style mount that’s included. Mounting optionsĪnd these things have flexible mounting options that will blend in with your bike, and not draw attention to themselves except for their bright light of course! Here’s my Handsling A1R0evo road bike with the lights mounted as an example. They charge by plugging straight into a USB port, no cable needed. I’d say that’s a bit ambitious, but not by much. Head-light white and tail-light red, makes it easy to tell which is whichĬlaimed running time in “power flash” mode is 10hrs. Yet they produce 100 lumens on “always on”, or 200 lumens in “power flash” mode, that’s bright! I’ll confess I have no way to validate the 200 lumen claim, but I can assure you these are plenty bright enough to be seen in the shadows even by that motorist in sunglasses. Specialized Stix Elite 2 FeaturesĮach one is just 28圆0mm and 17mm deep. Something that’s less important than safety – but still important! – is not having your very-cool-bike look less cool by sticking big ugly lights on it! And that’s where Specialized Stix come in. And they are also compulsory now in all time-trials in the UK, both front and back. A good light, be it flashing or always on, is a sensible precaution. And with good reason as even on the sunniest day all it takes is some shade and you are less visible to motorists. Using lights on your bike during the day is becoming much more common. Bright daytime running lights that you don’t notice are there! Pete Christensen gives us his view.
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