Description New caliper buckle is easier to use than previous Ultra SL buckle. White, Black/Grey, or Black/Red.
Note: Not compatible with Ultra SL straps but you can retro fit the strap and buckle onto older shoes. To do this, a Sidi Caliper Buckle Strap is also needed.
This product is NOT Eligible for VIP Points.
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Reviewed 9/17/2018
by Anonymous
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SF Bay Area
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Easy fix
These buckles were an easy and cost effective replacement for the original buckles which were unusable due to a broken spring. Having replaced the heel pads previously, my Sidis are good to go.
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Reviewed 10/12/2018
by Kent
clarkesville, georgia
Great replacement buckle
These replaced my original buckles on my Sidi shoes. They fit perfectly and work excellently with the new straps I installed at the same time. The adjustment ability of the buckle is better than the original and I like the release mechanism better. I believe you need to replace the straps with the updated design to work with these buckles. I think I just extended the life of these shoes another 5 years at least. Great price, great service and shipping.
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Reviewed 9/21/2018
by Oldergoat
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Sacramento, CA
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Works like a charm.
Needed a new buckle for my Sidi's as my old buckled failed.
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Reviewed 11/12/2018
by Anonymous
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South Lake Tahoe
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easy to install, works perfectly, better than the old ones and incredible value
put the new caliper buckle on my fairly old Sidi cycling shoes. My strap had broken and almost tossed them but looked up replacement parts which Bike tires Direct had available. I had them in just a couple of days and back on my bike riding. The caliper buckles work great, no problems installing them and they hold my foot in place perfectly..
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Reviewed 10/29/2018
by Anonymous
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Texas
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Easy replacement fix for older buckles
My shoes had older style buckles but this newer replacement works great and is easy to change. Actually fits a bit tighter than the old style. I love my shoes so this easy fix is a really appreciated so I can continue to use my shoes and avoid the high cost of new shoes.
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Reviewed 6/30/2017
by CaptainPico
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Pico Rivera, CA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Identical to original, easy install
Sidi shoes are not cheap but they do last since you are able to get replacement parts fairly easily. I replace heels occasionally, but this is the first time I needed to replace my buckle. Exact match to original and easy to install. The little screws that come with it have the BLUE Loctite on them to ensure a secure installation.
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Adds life to expensive shoes
Quick delivery, easy to install, big difference over old buckles
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Reviewed 5/29/2018
by Anonymous
Washington, DC
Easy installation and work well!
I was able to install the buckles on my shoes in just a couple of minutes. All of the necessary parts for installation were included, except for the required tools which I already had. The buckles work well and I am satisfied with the outcome.
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Reviewed 5/4/2018
by BigHugeMan
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San Francisco
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easy repair
I bought these to replace the buckles on my Genius 5's (the springs on the old buckles just stopped working-both left and right simultaneously). I tried inserting the strap into the new buckle, but the strap was too big (I didn't read the part about the old strap not fitting with the new buckle). The problem was these two little plastic tabs that were preventing the strap from entering the buckle. So I cut these little tabs off and now the strap fits fine. It's not a perfect fit because once the strap is secure in the buckle, the red part is raised a bit, which tells me the newer strap is probably thinner and less wide...? This does not bother me, though, because they are functioning properly.
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Reviewed 12/30/2016
by cbratina
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Litchfield, CT
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Sidi Shoes are Repairable
My Sidi Dominator buckles were not holding, so I replaced the straps and buckles for a fraction of the cost of replacing the shoes.
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Reviewed 8/23/2018
by Off Road Guy
Casual Cyclist
San Francisco
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in case
Bought them in case the one on my shoes broke. They haven't
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Reviewed 5/23/2016
by Dilberto
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SoCal
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Vast improvement over Micro Ultra SL buckles...
My 2009 SIDI Dominator 5s are great trail shoes. My only complaint was the buckle, which easily catches weeds and clogs-up the release mechanism badly. Sometimes so bad I'm stuck inside my shoes! The original buckle was designed poorly and simply not efficient. The plastic release wings always required two fingers to adjust tension and release. With the new Caliper Buckle....everything works with a one-finger touch now.
When upgrading to the Caliper Buckle - there is really no need to buy pricey, matching straps, as the sturdier original Spider strap is fully compatible with the newer buckle...granted you perform one small modification razor-off the two tiny plastic tabs at the strap entry point. Once the tabs are off, the old strap slides straight into the new buckle, as it's the same identical width.
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Reviewed 1/11/2018
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Monterey, California
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
perfect swap - only screwdriver required
The new ratchets work very well. Easy motion and a definite click, whether tightening or backing off. I didn't realize that the old ones were getting progressively worse to use. I only replaced them when one broke.
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Reviewed 6/20/2015
by Ike
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Indianapolis, IN
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Works great and 50% of the price you will pay at brick and mortar
These fit my old Sidi Genius 3s but I needed to get a new strap too because the older one is too wide. I priced the buckle and strap at my local bike store and they were more than double the price. We need local bike stores to succeed but 2.5x the price is a little too big a gap.
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Reviewed 6/8/2015
by Mike
Competitive Racer
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Easy replacement
Replaced a buckle that was damaged in a crash.
No problems installing or with quality.
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Reviewed 1/26/2015
by Anonymous
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Orange County, CA
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Good looking reliable buckle system
Used Sidi products for years however decided to go with a different shoe (Shimano, Giro) in white. Well this particular caliper buckle was the perfect cosmetic replacement for the stock buckle. Besides adding a nice visual touch to my new shoes the buckle performs as designed.
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Met my expectations completely
Easy to order and arrived on time
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Reviewed 7/17/2014
by FrankFrank
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NY, NY
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Sidi Dominator 5 Pro replacements
These are perfect replacements for my Sidi Dominator 5 Pro shoes. Screws included.
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Reviewed 5/13/2013
by lifepakguy
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Southwest Washington State
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I was able to fix up my shoes after a crash!
Sidis will pretty much last forever unless they get abused. I crashed in my old Sidis and the buckle was the part most injured. Being able to replace the buckle and strap kept my down-time to an absolute minimum, and the damage to my wallet was minimal. These buckles went on an older pair of shoes, so I bought the straps to ensure compatibility, which ended up being a good thing. This was an easy, inexpensive repair.
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Great Deal
Genuine Sidi parts - easy to replace
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