Bont Shoes

[Wakatuki]

Looking to step into my first road shoes, narrowed down to,
Bont A3 with Buckle or A2, depending on the price of A2's. So Probably A3'!
Any feedback on these? Based on the tech and the price I think they give Shimano 106's a good run for their money.

Now I can pair these with either Look or Spd-sl as I need pedals too.
Running Shimano 105 at the moment.

Suggestions/ Thoughts?

P.S. When purchased I'm off to the bike fitter!

[MarkG]

I would stretch the budget and go to A1 or Vaypor if you can. Full monocoque carbon fibre body.

[Baalzamon]

Check ebay as well, some good deals floating around
Mind you ebay does seem to think bont is "boat"...
Just make sure your 2nd toe ain't longer than your 1st you may run into sizing problems.

[antipodean]

I have a set of these on the way.
http://www.gkasportsstore.com.au/ctt3-r ... -3612.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As far as I can tell they are identical to the A3 which get a glowing review here.
http://road.cc/content/review/68585-bon ... road-shoes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Would have loved Vaypors but wasn't prepared to spend $350+ on shoes.
Some good prices here on higher end models.
http://shop.bontcycling.com/collections/road-shoes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Baalzamon]

One ebay shop that sells Bonts cheap The Pros Closet

[Crawf]

I commute in 3 strap A3's, all other times on buckle A1's, both picked up for a bargain. Can I feel the difference in stiffness, no not at all.
Edit, don't get a full strap shoe either, you will never get them super tight.

[Wakatuki]

Thanks for the tip.

Would CTT-3 or Vaypor be the weapon of choice?

[antipodean]

Thanks for the tip.

Would CTT-3 or Vaypor be the weapon of choice?

You realise there is a $300 price difference here?

[MarkG]

One is a resin and fiberglass sole and one is carbon fiber.

[antipodean]

For $120 I will take the risk.

[Baalzamon]

Just what size shoe are you
I "may" be persuaded to let my bont vaypor go for that

[antipodean]

One is a resin and fiberglass sole and one is carbon fiber.

Quote from the road.cc review of the A3 which has a fiberglass sole.

"The A-Threes feature among the stiffest soles out there even though it only made from lowly fibreglass. The support and stability the shoes provide when really cranking is also exemplary"

[humanbeing]

Watch out for size, just saying people have issues finding the right size.
Myself I had to go up one size from Specialized when I purchased Bont A1s.
Cheers,
Peter

[Wakatuki]

Thanks for the tip.

Would CTT-3 or Vaypor be the weapon of choice?

You realise there is a $300 price difference here?

Did not realise it was $300 but eBay can sometimes close the gap considerably. Vaypor seem to be the "it" shoe because it has carbon. But can't find much on CTT in comparison.

[Wakatuki]

Just what size shoe are you
I "may" be persuaded to let my bont vaypor go for that

Pm sent

[stevecassidy]

I've been riding Bont A3s with three straps (no buckle) for a couple of years and have been very happy with them. I think the new version with the buckle would make them better but I've never really had a problem. The only issue with them has been cosmetic with some of the trim coming away from the glassfibre body and some damage to the fibreglass around the heel area - basically this collapsed so that it moves every time I put weight on it. This has no effect on riding though but I think if it gets much worse I'll have to replace them.

Steve

[Baalzamon]

Bit the bullet and I'm getting some Bont vaypor + customs done. Now the legendary waiting begins

[moreegolfer]

Does anyone know the RRP for new Bont Vaypor+? With no retail outlet stocking them here in Toowoomba (although they will order a pair in) I thought I'd ask the brains trust ?

[MarkG]

$430 is the price I received from Bont

http://www.gkasportsstore.com.au/vaypou ... -4647.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[moreegolfer]

$430 is the price I received from Bont

http://www.gkasportsstore.com.au/vaypou ... -4647.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's affordable, just

[MarkG]

$20 more gets you the S-Works!

[Baalzamon]

And a few hundred more gets you full custom

Online tho for the bont Vaypor +
Merlin Cycles $336.17

[Jesmol]

Just tried my Bont Riot's , thanks to Merlin cycles. Holy crap they are stiff. Coming from Specialized Elites - Bontranger Road to these is quite a difference.

Might need to do a bit more tuning in the oven, but wow.....

[moreegolfer]

$430 is the price I received from Bont

http://www.gkasportsstore.com.au/vaypou ... -4647.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks Mark. I sent them an enquiry form to ask about the Black version as I have white Sidis and would like a different colour, more durable too.

[Crawf]

Just tried my Bont Riot's , thanks to Merlin cycles. Holy crap they are stiff. Coming from Specialized Elites - Bontranger Road to these is quite a difference.

Might need to do a bit more tuning in the oven, but wow.....

Keen to hear more on your Riots, my A3's need replacing (the heel has worn through) and was thinking of getting the Riots, I actually think they are one of the better looking of their line.