Specialized Recon 3 0 Mtb Shoe Review
The 2019 specialized s works recon shoe is a top shelf clipless shoe sure to satisfy the most demanding rider who can afford nice things.
Specialized recon 3 0 mtb shoe review. The recon 3 0 is all about putting the legendary performance of our s works recon power transfer comfort light weight style in a package perfect for the xc and gravel rider. It s no secret that specialized invest a lot of time investigating fit. The 2020 specialized recon shoe line was just released and features three tiers segmented by performance and price 1 0 2 0 and 3 0. Related products back to home.
This isn t a review but i ve got at least three decently long gravelly rides on the recon 3 0 shoe thus far. Specialized unveils the s works recon s little brother introducing the recon 2 0 shoe. Specialized has been rather canny with the recon because it s effectively taken the awesome s works 7 road shoe with its seamless welded dyneema upper and fact carbon sole rated to a max 13 0. Specialized gave the recon 3 0 xpel mesh to create a comfortable fit that sheds water keeping the shoe light and making it dry as fast as it rides.
Sure the performance is still there but the carbon isn t quite as high zoot and the stiffness index is a more reasonable 10 0 which has felt plenty stiff enough. Looking for in the saddle speed as well as off bike performance. It packs all the bells and whistles you ll find in its big brother with an affordable price tag. Starting with body geometry recon 3 0 delivers comfort and efficiency with features that stand out off the beaten path.
The sole has a stiffness rating of only 10 whereas the s works went up to 13. Specialized takes the stiffness down a notch with recon 3 0. The specialized slipnot compound provides full rubber coverage of the outsole for off bike traction on any surface with open treads to eject mud. The recon 3 0 is as close as you re going to get to the s works for a lot less cash.
Built on the success of their s works recon shoe the recon 3 0 is a revision at a more humble price point of 210 compared to the former at an eye watering 340. Each model has a slightly different design but all share a similar mtb trail shoe demeanor two bolt spd platforms and what appear to be hike a bike friendly heavily lugged slipnot rubber soles. S works recon mtb shoe 2019.