There are some upgrades which are pretty incremental - going between Shimano's Ultegra and Dura-Ace is a prime example. Other upgrades are much more signficiant, like full topographic mapping on a bike computer rather than a breadcrumb trail, or switching to a set of deep section wheels.
I'd suggest another example for that list: the transition from a single BOA dial to two. Being able to adjust the retention tension across both the top of your foot is, quite simply, game changing.
With a single BOA dial, you have to tread the hair's breadth balancing act between sufficiently reducing heel lift, keeping your forefoot from floating about, and - cruicially - not cutting off the blood supply to your toes. But throw in an additional dial, and that adjustment instantly becomes a whole lot easier.
The downside is that these dual dialed shoes are typically much more expensive. Emphaisis on the 'typically' there... with all the Black Friday discounts still going strong, I've hunted out six top-notch deals on shoes boasting two BOA dials, three road, three gravel - and all under $200.
Top 3 Road Cycling Shoes Under $200 this Black Friday
Top 3 Gravel Cycling Shoes Under $200 this Black Friday
This year Black Friday is running from November 24th - 27th. We've rounded up all the best Black Friday bike deals we’ve found in our main hub page. With deals spanning components, tech and riding kit, you're guaranteed to find a bargain.
