The XC thread
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Jan 2024
11:04am, 28 Jan 2024
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SPR
Oh my Dragonfly spikes have a spike pointing at an angle! Lasted 3 races! Straightened it before this race but it's unsurprisingly gone again after this race.
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Jan 2024
11:52am, 28 Jan 2024
194 posts
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Alun
Oh my Dragonfly spikes have a spike pointing at an angle! Lasted 3 races! Straightened it before this race but it's unsurprisingly gone again after this race. I had the same problem with both shoes, I spoke with Nike customer support through the app and they refunded me (their exchange system was down). I ordered a replacement pair and had them in my grubby mitts a few days later. Such a great spike but a bit fragile and don't get me started on white spikes!! 🤦 |
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Jan 2024
12:18pm, 28 Jan 2024
43,513 posts
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SPR
Alun I've taken a pic and was planning to contact CS so good to know. Yes it's a great spike and fits me extremely well. I have the multi coloured one but I expect I'll end with the white one if replaced as they don't have that colour anymore (last I checked anyway). I expect the changes they made (I actually like the fit of the XC better than standard for some reason) don't include strengthening the spike plate.
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Jan 2024
4:11pm, 28 Jan 2024
43,519 posts
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SPR
Looks like the Dragonfly XC is no longer on Nike's site. Guess XC season is almost done.
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Jan 2024
10:32pm, 30 Jan 2024
195 posts
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Alun
Looks like the Dragonfly XC is no longer on Nike's site. Guess XC season is almost done. Wow, they went quickly, I'm glad that I bought a new pair when I did. I bought 2 pairs in early November when they were reduced and then had a further discount, paid £95 each. They are incredible shoes though, fast underfoot and protect my calf muscles in exactly the same way as the track version. I have 3 or maybe 4 cross country races left this season and just like every previous year I'll finish the last one in March and be looking forwards to the next one in October...🤣 |
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Feb 2024
9:08pm, 1 Feb 2024
43,549 posts
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SPR
Messaged Nike. Returning them for a refund.
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Feb 2024
9:12pm, 1 Feb 2024
43,550 posts
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SPR
Will be interesting to see the new pairs last for you. They're too expensive to not last a few seasons IMO. My last XC spikes lasted from 2017 to 2023 and might have lasted longer if I hadn't risked washing them as I had a spare brand new pair plus the dragonfly XC. |
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Feb 2024
11:48pm, 1 Feb 2024
196 posts
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Alun
Will be interesting to see the new pairs last for you. They're too expensive to not last a few seasons IMO. My last XC spikes lasted from 2017 to 2023 and might have lasted longer if I hadn't risked washing them as I had a spare brand new pair plus the dragonfly XC. Spikes need to be looked after if they're to last more than 1 season, clean them in a bucket of soapy water as soon as possible and try to avoid drying them too aggressively in the airing cupboard. My first pair gave up after 4 races and 4 training sessions (40 miles), hopefully the second pair will last a bit longer because £5 per mile is quite a high price for the performance?? |
Feb 2024
12:40pm, 2 Feb 2024
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Hills of Death (HOD)
Third XC in a row cancelled this time not for MUD. It’s lack of car parking apparently this is dangerous 🤷🏻♂️
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Feb 2024
12:50am, 8 Feb 2024
197 posts
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Alun
Second pair of Dragonfly XC spikes ruined in exactly the same way but only managed two races this time. They're just so fragile... |
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