Any word from Crank Brothers on more specific differences between the Mallet clip in and Mallet-e clip in? There are some obvious differences in terms of looks and sole, but I'm more wondering about stiffness/flexibility, protection and weather resistance differences. The Mallets look to be approx 100 grams heavier than the E's (based on the specs on the website)... what is that attributed to?
And the clip position does look like it can will go further back on the Mallets (vs the E's)... why didn't they include that on the E's?? What's the downside of a longer cleat channel??!
And why no strap on the "lace" versions??!!
My Giro Chamber II's are my favorite shoes so far, but are getting a little worn/old after two hard and wonderful years of service. I might just get another pair... but these have me interested.
Dec. 15, 2020, 10:24 a.m. - IslandLife
Any word from Crank Brothers on more specific differences between the Mallet clip in and Mallet-e clip in? There are some obvious differences in terms of looks and sole, but I'm more wondering about stiffness/flexibility, protection and weather resistance differences. The Mallets look to be approx 100 grams heavier than the E's (based on the specs on the website)... what is that attributed to? And the clip position does look like it can will go further back on the Mallets (vs the E's)... why didn't they include that on the E's?? What's the downside of a longer cleat channel??! And why no strap on the "lace" versions??!! My Giro Chamber II's are my favorite shoes so far, but are getting a little worn/old after two hard and wonderful years of service. I might just get another pair... but these have me interested.