Specialized 2fo Flat 2 0
But sizing was a little odd and the feel and control was not quite there with the somewhat hard shoe and sole.
Specialized 2fo flat 2 0. With this pricier 2 0 model using thicker more durable materials and targeted at downhill and enduro racing. They are simply too much money for the quality. 4 5 out of 5 star rating 4 5. Its outsole features our slipnot 2 0 rubber compound which was developed as a system to create the best pedal connection possible.
The first one introduced in 2014 was pretty darn good as mtbr reviewed here. Specialized are today releasing their brand new flat pedal shoes the 2fo 2 0 reviewed here and the 2fo 1 0. 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. A ground up redesign makes the specialized 2fo one of the best flat pedal shoes out there.
Launched in 2017 the specialized 2fo 2 0 shoes are more flexible much lighter and use a tackier sole than the first generation. Contrary to popular belief pedal connection isn t just about rubber the rubber hardness stickiness lug. The latest generation 2fo comes in two flavours. Specialized 2fo flat 1 0 feedback after losing the soles on my second pair of 5 10 freeriders in 2 years i m putting the brakes on buying their products.
Foot out flat out the redesigned 2fo flat 2 0 was made to get you from the top of the run to the bottom as comfortably and efficiently as possible. The 2fo is version 2 0 of specialized s flat shoe effort. I measured the centre rubber at around 50a which is a good 20 softer than the old stuff. 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.
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 best mountain bike shoes for 2018. A good flat shoe asks the impossible. It was quick drying and had good power transfer.
The 2 0 is the more robust of the pair while the 1 0 targets more of the value.