The Sidi Alba 2 Road Cycling Shoe is a refined and highly durable shoe for the more discerning rider. Showing many trickledown features from Sidi’s road shoe line up, the Alba 2 offers premium performance at an entry-level price point. The Alba 2 is a high-performance shoe in its own right, ideal if you’re new to road cycling or simply wanting to save your race day shoes for the best occasions.The upper of the Alba 2 is made from Politex, a compacted PVC compound that is paired with a knitted fabric and felt. This combination of materials and construction means Politex is highly resistant to ripping, tearing and stretching, making the Alba 2 a long-lasting partner for long days in the saddle in British conditions. The Politex upper is made of few panels to reduce seams and, along with the narrow Velcro straps, help create the Alba 2’s sleek appearance, which looks every bit as professional as the many Sidi shoes worn in the World Tour peloton.The Millennium 4 Carbon Composite sole has also been designed with durability in mind. The sole consists of a Nylon matrix that has been injected with carbon fibre, leading to a rigid sole that is non water-absorbent, and will withstand long, wet days in the saddle. A guide on the sole aids easy cleat installation and alignment for three-bolt cleats, and a replaceable heel pad improves walkability and the shoe’s longevity.Comfort and fit are central to the Alba 2’s design. The Tecno-3 System dial allows you to easily adjust the fit of the shoe, even on the move. The dial is paired with the Soft Instep Closure system – a wide, anatomically shaped EVA thermo-formed pad that disperses pressure evenly across the top of the foot – and also gives that iconic Sidi look. The position of the Soft Instep closure system is also adjustable, so you can fine tune the fit in accordance with the shape of your foot.Sidi’s reinforced heel cup ensures even greater comfort and support, whilst improving power transfer and providing extra protection should you come off your bike.Key FeaturesTecno-3 System dial,Soft instep closure system,Politex upper,Millennium 4 Carbon composite sole,Replaceable heel pad,Sidi heel cup.
The “politex” material is constructed of several overlapping layers with different physical-mechanical properties, the compacted PVC is then coupled to two fabrics (knitted fabric + felt) that is then is film dyed for long-lasting color retention. “Politex” offers strong resistance to ripping, laceration, stretching and fading. “Politex” is made in strict compliance with European regulations and is a totally “green” product.SIDI’s TECHNO-3 SYSTEM dials in fit along the entire length of the shoe, adapting the upper to the shape of the foot for a customized fit. SIDI’s famously reliable and replaceable closures are improved by an all new proprietary SIDI Wire material that is completely non-binding for intuitive and effortless on-the-fly adjustments. Like most SIDI small parts, the TECNO-3 BUCKLE is serviceable and replaceable.The reinforced heel keeps the foot in a optimal position and avoids the shoe being deformed by extreme performance or prolonged pressure.For walkability, Sidi cycling shoes include a replaceable polyurethane heel pad.The MILLENNIUM 4 CARBON COMPOSITE SOLE features injected carbon fiber in a matrix of Nylon, providing more rigidity than a standard nylon sole. The MILLENNIUM 4 CARBON COMPOSITE SOLE is also more durable, completely non water-absorbent and mechanically stable, meaning it’s less susceptible to changes in stiffness resulting from aging, prolonged usage, and changes in temperature or humidity. An anti-slip toe insert and replaceable polyurethane heel pad are incorporated into the MILLENNIUM 4 CARBON COMPOSITE SOLE, for walkability. The MILLENNIUM 4 CARBON COMPOSITE SOLE uses a standard 3-hole drilling pattern for compatibility with the best pedal systems available, and includes a printed 10 mm lateral and fore/aft cleat alignment scale on the sole as well as the Look Memory Eyelet for easy cleat alignment and replacement.Womens Specific:• Tapered last mimics a women’s more tapered foot shape• Narrower across the ball of the foot• Less volume, on the instep area and a narrower heel cup
Deep in the hills of Santa Cruz, cyclists are brought to their knees by a nasty, four mile, 1800 ft. climb named Alba Road. This respected ascent was the inspiration for our Alba road crank. With its shapely forged-alloy arms connected to our M30 alloy spindle, choice of smooth-shifting Praxis Works cold forged chainrings and M30 bottom brackets (required and sold separately), the Alba is ready for anything you pedal up against. The Alba M30 road bike crank can be installed in a BSA, BB86, 386EVO, BB30, PF30, T47, BBRight or older Specialized OSBB road frame.Features:TECHNOLOGY• Alloy Arms.• M30 Spindle/Bottom Bracket System.• 2x NEW LT2 X-Rings – Learn More Here• 2x LevaTime® shifting tech – Learn More Here• 1x Wave™ tooth profile rings – Learn More HereCOMPATIBILITY NOTESThe Alba M30 road crank uses our Praxis M30 spindle/BB. M30 bottom bracket versions offered : BSA, BB86/90/92, BB30, PF30, 386EVO, T47, and BBRight.Shimano - Praxis rings shift great with both Di2 and mechanical Shimano 10/11sp drivetrains. Highly suggest Shimano, KMC, or Campy chain.SRAM - Praxis rings shift great with the e-Tap and mechanical SRAM 10/11sp drivetrains. Highly suggest Shimano, KMC, or Campy chain.Campy - Praxis rings shift great with the EPS and mechanical Campy 10/11sp drivetrains. Highly suggest Shimano, KMC, or Campy chain.Specifications:• Alloy Arms | New LT2 Spider.• New LT2 X-Rings.• Steel CR bolts.• 165/170/172.5/175mm lengths.• 48/32, 50/34, 52/36t.• M30 Spindle | Requires Praxis M30 BB.• Works with 10/11sp chains.• Weight: 800g+/- (172.5mm with 50/34t).• Q-Factor: 147mm.