The core cast of 6 characters are all phenomenal, with each being useful and interesting in their own ways, though I gravitated to 4/6 of them (Frog is my boi). The overarching villain was particularly satisfying to defeat.īut what really sells this game, is the characters. I was particularly impressed by the wealth and variety in boss's backgrounds, fight styles, and the variety of villains presented. The story itself manages to weave an expansive and well plotted narrative that I think will feel familiar, but also fun to fans of JRPGs. As I continued on though I was amazed how well it integrated time travel as a theme, but also as a way to explore a huge variety of settings, while keeping the rough world map relatively small. So when I heard that was the center of this game, I had reservations. Time travel as a whole is a gimmick that I don't enjoy.
This is turn based JRPG combat at its best.īut perhaps what I most was floored by was the sweeping story and amazing cast of characters. The gameplay, particularly for its age, manages to be deep and multifaceted, rewarding planning and strategy in a way I wasn't expecting. The soundtrack may be in close 2nd or 3rd for greatest video game soundtracks of all time. I love the artstyle of the game, it makes great use of color and simple designs to astounding effect. They’re a premium offering which are among the most expensive non-custom moldable shoes available but the pro-level price tag is accompanied by pro-level performance.I took me a long time after buying this game on steam to finally follow through and play it, but man am I glad I did it!Ĭhrono Trigger, like many RPGs, took a few hours to pull me in, but once the game started to click I was absolutely hooked. The G.Chrono’s also come with a shoe bag, which has proved useful when travelling overseas, and a zipped pocket inside the bag is comfortably big enough for pedals, multi-tool and the like – handy for keeping riding essentials together in one place.Īll in all, these are a superb pair of race-day shoes which offer a near flawless fit and a stiff sole to back it up. The shoes are available in black, white/blue and white/red, as well as the white/black of our test pair, and while the shiny finish may not be to everyone’s taste, it will adds a bit of bling to any race or sportive start line. Otherwise, the shoes have non-slip rubber inserts on the front and rear of the sole to make them easier to walk in, and to also protect the carbon fibre sole when putting your foot down at traffic lights. Gaerne say the use of such a thin sole allows the foot to be positioned at a minimal distance from the pedal to ensure maximum power transfer from man to machine.
#G CHRONO PLUS FIT FULL#
Of course, in the peloton comfort means little without the performance to match, and the G.Chrono shoes use a full carbon fibre sole which, while super-thin to save weight, is also exceptionally stiff. The G.Chrono’s are 25 per cent lighter than Gaerne’s previous flagship shoe
The absence of bulky velcro straps also streamlines the shoe and, although we have been testing the G.Chrono through winter, allows for a number of mesh ventilation panels on the main body of shoe and the tongue. It’s thin and extremely supple which, combined with the double BOA, means it wraps itself around the contours of your feet to make for a very snug fit. The upper is made from a synthetic material, rather than leather. The use of a double BOA, pioneered by Specialized on their S-Works shoes, only improves the level of adjustment, helped by a rigid carbon fibre heel cup which has been given a non-slip treatment to ensure maximum stability, and, while footwear can be a very personal choice, the G.Chrono shoes fit like a glove. It make for a precise fit, with pressure evenly spread around the foot, and it’s a cinch to make on-the-fly adjustments, even when wearing oversocks. I’ve long been a fan of the BOA lacing system, which uses a small dial to adjust a stainless steel cable which runs around the shoe.
Weight has been saved by swapping the double velcro strap and ratchet for a dual BOA – but the switch is more significant than that. The G.Chrono’s are significantly lighter than the company’s previous top-of-the-range model, with claimed weight just 275g per shoe for a size nine – a 25 per cent reduction. In fact, Radioshack-Leopard-Trek veteran Jens Voigt last week posted a picture of himself dressed to kill with a G.Chrono to hand.
#G CHRONO PLUS FIT PROFESSIONAL#
Take a careful look at the professional peloton and you’ll see a number of riders wearing the G.Chrono shoes, unveiled last year to celebrate the Italian firm’s 50th anniversary. The Gaerne G.Chrono shoes retail for £299.99