Do these work on very steep, slippery descents? I need grip on descents that will be either loose slippery gravel, or mud if it has rained.
115844
I think they would work for that, because they have deep spikes and because they are fastened on firmly.
115845
i have used the micro spikes on ice and snow and they worked beautifully. I would expect them to work the same under the conditions you describe as long as the gravel and or mud has a firm base under it. If it is deep with no base i don't think anything would work.
115846
I would day "NO." They work on ice and snow. Other surfaces not so well in my experience.
115847
I have used them on ice/mud/gravel mix and they should be fine for mud/gravel only. You can also try shoes that have a Five Ten Stealth (sticky) Rubber sole. I have used some from the Five Ten company that are great on stream crossings, mix of snow/rain/mud/gravel while hiking.
115848
They are not climbing crampons, but do attach firmly to your boot. They worked very well in icy/muddy conditions, throw in loose gravel you have an added difficulty, but these are the best I have found.
115849
In Hawai`i on the island of O`ahu there are probably at least 100 hikers that use these and NOT for ice or snow. They work great on slopes w/mud or dry dirt. They also grip on wet stream rocks. Here on O`ahu we've been using them for a few years. Note the company does not say they work on anything but ice or snow, but WE KNOW BETTER.
115850
I used them for ice and they worked great. I was totally confident I would not slip. I think they are made for ice.
115851
Used them hiking a 6 hr muddy trail on Oahu "Kuliouou" best thing I ever borrowed! Worked really well on mud; however, on "mushy mud parts" the chain did get sucked off and my friend saw it on the ground behind me. I used it over a low-top boot. My foot grip improved probably by 50% and felt more safe with these on.
1335505
Yes I wore them in the rain since I was walking on muddy grounds even in the Spring complete with my gaters. Might have looked weird but kept me upright on unstable wet uneven sloped ground, that had no grass. Really worked fanstic and would give them 5 Stars not just for snow.
797961
I have never tried to install these gripper treads over carpet. I put them outside on the stairs where it gets slippery. I don't think they were designed or intended for carpet but I'm sure you could try it if you had a good staple gun or something.
2139225
No they don't. I was hesitant about that, but got them anyway. I use them in my outdoor rockers and I haven't had any problems so far with any slipping.
954433
I believe these are technically considered "semi-slicks." They have a smooth center and a slightly tractioned sidewall. I ride and race mine in all conditions, and I've had great results in wet conditions. That said, I don't know that I notice a significant difference with bike tire tread in wet conditions. From what I've read, the narrowness of bike tires means little to no displacement is required from treads. They naturally displace due to such small surface contact. For what it's worth, here is an outside opinion. BikeRadar gave rave reviews for all conditions too. http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/category/components/tyres/road/product/review-michelin-lithion-2-road-tyre-13-47178/
1157746
You will, but they won't hold as well as they would in tubular climbing webbing. This stuff is pretty slick, so if you're planning on using it for any weight-bearing purposes I wouldn't trust it.
2216059
This would not work well on gravel or large hills. You could not go up the hills on it and it would be dangerous going down a large hill because there is not much of a brake on it.
792713
Friction will work with any speed. They might be a little "jumpy", but you can trim them to avoid chain noise. A lot to good friction shifting is controlled by ergonomics. If it fits your thumb position well, where a little "push" is just right, great. If the location is somewhat awkward, not so good. These are cheap enough that if they don't work well, you aren't out much and can always use them for another project.
1650981
You could probably make them work on gravel but it would need to be very flat and even. If it is sloped I wouldn't use them.
835255
No they don't have any tred for traction but, you can buy rubber tracking pads for shoes and apply it to the bottoms with a strong waterproof adhesive glue.
2016309
I couldn't say for sure as I cannot speak from experience, but I'd imagine they would work just fine. They have great grip, even when wet. And I occasionally ride with combat boots.
104239
Hey Brian. The grips are not smooth on the outside. They are strong, porous foam that is grippy. Smooth would feel slippery but these grips are definitely not smooth. Hope this helps you. Aloha
1151697
I use them for Mountain Bike and they do slip off after a while, specially if used directly over the skin. On Snowboarding they may stay in place for each downhill but you may need to reposition each time you take the lift.
1343340
They work well on smooth surfaces inside and outside on parking lots. The brake keeps them from rolling down inclines while you are loading and unloading them from your vehicle. I would not recommend them for sand, gravel or dirt.
1335504
Honestly, I got them in the Spring and plan to use them this Fall/Winter in Idaho and Alaska. But they look better than previously owned crampons I've owned. Their primary function is ice (and that's what I'm using them for). I suppose if the mud/gravel wasn't too deep then they would work. But these are primarily for walking on icy trails or streets. Cheers!
1759467
I used them upside down before and they didn't scrape. I use the inserts mostly for hills.
1922142
I did a group ride and we got caught in a cold rain. I noticed that the riders that were slipping and sliding had the Rubino Pros. No one fell, but they appeared to struggle on them. They are great for everything else.