Tag: Bontrager

There are now so many disciplines and subdisciplines of off-road cycling that it’s almost impossible to design one shoe to suit all purposes. However, the Bontrager GR2 comes close to that happy medium.Highlights:Balance of durability and comfort for all-day gravel and bikepacking adventuresWell thought-out details (lace holders, heel loop, heavy-duty scuff guards on toes and heel).Toe studs compatible for CX. Considerations:Very roomy and high toe box.Thick material & minimalist holes may make things heated in summer. Overall:A highly versatile and well thought-out shoe that can be used for most off-road uses.Ones idea for an ideal off-road shoe varies greatly depending on your intended use for the shoe. Are you gunning for CX or MTB XC racing needing stiffness and the capability for…