Horst bites into weight savings with titanium CX toe spikes

Written by Tyler Benedict Jan 06, 2017 2:57 p.m. ET

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Horst Engineering has added a lighter weight option to their original, patented stainless steel toe spike collection. President Scott Livingston says they’re 40% lighter than the stainless steel spikes. They’re also about 40% more expensive. The Pro Kit, which includes four sets covering all conditions, is $125.49 versus $83.49 for steel. Or get just the size you need for less. These shoes belong to Art Roti, Horst’s GM and product designer/chief engineer, which also got the sheet metal screw treatment just in case the ground is icy.
The spikes were designed here in Hartford, CT, for this particular type of mud. Their HQ is just across the river from the USAC Cyclocross National Championships course, and they were the first to put on a race at this park years ago.

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Based in North Carolina, Tyler loves family adventure travel and is always on the lookout for the next shiny new part to make his bikes faster and lighter.

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Kota

7 years ago

I like the sheet metal screws on the bottom!

myke2241

7 years ago

Wouldn’t wear on these be pretty fast?

Peter Dy

7 years ago

Reply to myke2241

Planning on putting these on your road shoe?

myke2241

7 years ago

Reply to Peter Dy

My steel cleats are pretty worn after 500 miles of not much walking. Some cheap cleats will fail under load. Where these insanely long and thin cleats fall on the wear scale is a mystery. Also suck pretty bad to have a cleat fall out lol!

JUSTON MANVILLE

7 years ago

Reply to myke2241

I’ve had the steal cleats in my shoes for three years and they are in perfect condition. I guessing the shoe goes before the cleat

dave

7 years ago

If they can get people to pay $125 for a set of toe spikes god bless them!

CXK

7 years ago

Reply to dave

“four sets covering all conditions, is $125.49”

duder

7 years ago

Platforms seem much superior for a sport where it’s muddy and you’re jumping on and off your bike constantly, but spiked flat shoes are not available. Seems like that would be the killer combo for bad conditions CX.