Ride Concepts entered the mountain bike world just over a year ago, and in a relatively short period of time have managed to roll out a complete lineup of shoes that includes multiple flat and clipless-compatible options.
The Powerline shoes are aimed at enduro and gravity riders who are looking for a little more protection during their flat pedal adventures. To that end, they have an extended inner cuff that helps shield ankles from crank and frame impacts, and there’s a thin layer of D3O viscoelastic foam inside that cuff for additional impact absorption. D3O is also used in the insoles as well, where it’s said to help reduce fatigue.
Poweline Details
• Rubber Kinetics DST 4.0 Max Grip sole
• Gusseted tongue
• Asymmetric cuff with D3O impact protection
• Colors: charcoal/orange, red/black, black/charcoal
• Sizes: 7 – 13
• Weight: 456 grams (per shoe, size 11)
• MSRP: $150 USDRide Concepts worked with Rubber Kinetics to come up with the compound used for the sole of the Powerline, and the result is called DST 4.0 Max Grip. It’s a soft, 40a rubber, which, as the name implies, was designed to provide the high level of traction required for rough descents. The tread pattern consists of dozens of raised hexagons that are spaced out to provide room for pedal pins.
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