New Balance FuelCell TC and RC Elite : first full review and pictures

Feb 12, 20 9:13

Post #1 of 21 (17240 views)

First complete multi tester review of the NB FuelCell TC :

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/...lti-tester.html#more

Few remarks :

1) This is NOT the NB "full race version", planned to be lighter, and still to be announced. And named "Racer" or "RC" ?

2) interesting comparisons to the VF4% and Next%

3) interesting comparison to the Saucony Endorphin Speed (not yet the Pro), the tests of these 2 Saucony shoes already done by RTR apparently, but "hold" until end of february.

As said, the Olympic accelerate the issue of very interesting shoes :-)

Edit :
the NB FuelCell RC Elite ar now announced also, see link to photo below.

Not sure if the shoe ran by Seb Kienle in Germany and Kona was the TC prototype or the RC prototype.

Last edited by: Pyrenean Wolf: Feb 12, 20 15:35

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 10:27

Post #2 of 21 (17140 views)

Pyrenean Wolf wrote:

First complete multi tester review of the NB FuelCell TC :

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/...lti-tester.html#more

Few remarks :

1) This is NOT the NB "full race version", planned to be lighter, and still to be announced. And named "Racer" or "RC" ?

2) interesting comparisons to the VF4% and Next%

3) interesting comparison to the Saucony Endorphin Speed (not yet the Pro), the tests of these 2 Saucony shoes already done by RTR apparently, but "hold" until end of february.

As said, the Olympic accelerate the issue of very interesting shoes :-)

So we're still waiting on some competition for the VF.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 10:34

Post #3 of 21 (17122 views)

Sounds like this tested shoe is better compared to the Zoom Fly 3.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 12:41

Post #4 of 21 (16970 views)

Seems like a solid offering from NB in the Carbon Plate area. My guess is that this won't be as good as the Vaporfly's but closer than most of the other stuff that's out there. Plus it looks like it has a totally different fit, they look better and they have a lower price point than the VFs. These could be big for NB.

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Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Lock_N_Load] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 12:46

Post #5 of 21 (16955 views)

Lock_N_Load wrote:

Seems like a solid offering from NB in the Carbon Plate area. My guess is that this won't be as good as the Vaporfly's but closer than most of the other stuff that's out there. Plus it looks like it has a totally different fit, they look better and they have a lower price point than the VFs. These could be big for NB.

I'd agree it could be big but it isn't supposed to be the competitor to the Vaporflys though. This is the trainer/racer version. I'm looking forward to the release/reviews of the racer version.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [kiwi.] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 12:46

Post #6 of 21 (16952 views)

kiwi. wrote:

Pyrenean Wolf wrote:

First complete multi tester review of the NB FuelCell TC :

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/...lti-tester.html#more

Few remarks :

1) This is NOT the NB "full race version", planned to be lighter, and still to be announced. And named "Racer" or "RC" ?

2) interesting comparisons to the VF4% and Next%

3) interesting comparison to the Saucony Endorphin Speed (not yet the Pro), the tests of these 2 Saucony shoes already done by RTR apparently, but "hold" until end of february.

As said, the Olympic accelerate the issue of very interesting shoes :-)

So we're still waiting on some competition for the VF.

New Balance Instagram just announced the NB FuelCell RC Elite an hour ago officially - so we will still have to wait and see!

ETA got all excited but also - that info is in the first post haha

DFRU - Detta Family Racing Unit...the kids like it and we all get out and after it...gotta keep the fam involved!

Last edited by: dfru: Feb 12, 20 12:52

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [dfru] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 14:49

Post #7 of 21 (16825 views)

Indeed, with a picture :

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ep9HnliP9/

So, they are called NB FuelCell RC Elite.
Kind of make sense, as most NB pro triathlete such as Kienle and Boecherer wear clothes with "NB / RC" for weeks, I was wondering if it was a teaser for these shoes.... yes it was :-)

The TC (Training Companion ?) is apparently available 14 february.
The RC Elite will probably be available also in a few weeks, to comply with Olympic calendar, as I guess Callum Hawkins is probably waiting for them :-)

Waiting for the RTR review of these ones, and the Saucony Endorphin Pro and Speed.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 15:46

Post #8 of 21 (16718 views)

Last year in the Vitality London 10K Andy Butchart pushed hard to break Mo. Mo managed to win. Mo was wearing the Vapor Fly Next % and Butchart was wearing the NB 1400. I’m sure Butchart is also quite happy to have the Fuel Cell RC.

Dave Jewell
Free Run Speed

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 12, 20 20:17

Post #9 of 21 (16416 views)

Pure speculation, but I think Frodeno will wear NB. Check his shorts in latest IG pix.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [SDJ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 16, 20 10:14

Post #10 of 21 (14450 views)

Another multi tester review of the TC :

https://www.believeintherun.com/...-performance-review/

Very interesting, and very positive.

Waiting for the RC...

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [SDJ] [ In reply to ]

Feb 22, 20 15:13

Post #11 of 21 (13227 views)

Some informations regarding the RC Elite :

Photos :
https://twitter.com/.../1231174640677969921

And an article in spanish with weight and price, and pictures :
https://www.runnersworld.com/...-running-opiniones/#

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 23, 20 8:31

Post #12 of 21 (13039 views)

"Es verdad que acaban de salir del horno, pero para conseguir las New Balance Fuel Cell RC Elite tendrás que esperar hasta el próximo mes de septiembre, que es cuando saldrán a la venta en España a través de su página web y tiendas a un precio de 230 euros. Sin embargo, en newbalance.com la podrás encontrar a partir del 24 de marzo."

My spanish is not great, but look like RC Elite launch is 24 march (web site) but general availability in Europe will be september ?

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Feb 23, 20 8:41

Post #13 of 21 (13025 views)

You are correct. Spain (and I assume Europe) have to wait until September but they will be available on newbalance.com on March 24.

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [lyla] [ In reply to ]

Mar 11, 20 21:08

Post #14 of 21 (11502 views)

Thank you! Set reminder now

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [Pyrenean Wolf] [ In reply to ]

Mar 24, 20 22:31

Post #15 of 21 (10562 views)

I am guessing not on the 24th then..

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [yukio] [ In reply to ]

Mar 24, 20 23:49

Post #16 of 21 (10523 views)

Either they didnt release them, or it was impossible to find. Either way very disappointing

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [imswimmer328] [ In reply to ]

Mar 25, 20 4:30

Post #17 of 21 (10443 views)

Kienle in an interview told that those NB are faster for him than nike vf next%....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBte3qcyTIs

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [imswimmer328] [ In reply to ]

Mar 25, 20 7:37

Post #18 of 21 (10330 views)

imswimmer328 wrote:

Either they didnt release them, or it was impossible to find. Either way very disappointing

Just a few things going on that might make product introductions right now highly problematical....

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [tttiltheend] [ In reply to ]

Mar 25, 20 8:28

Post #19 of 21 (10294 views)

Well true. And they have a year anyway with the Olympics postponement. Just would have been nice if they made an announcement either way is all

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [yukio] [ In reply to ]

Mar 25, 20 12:19

Post #20 of 21 (10223 views)

I think the 24th meant for Europe. I thought as well that the 24th was meant for the US so I checked and saw all still sold out. But since I’m based in Europe I also checked the Netherlands NB site and crazy enough they were on stock. In my size just 1 pair and I see now just a few left.
I wear a small size so when they arrive and I like them I can also order a womens size ;-)

Jeroen

Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

Re: New Balance FuelCell TC : first full reviews [TRIPRO] [ In reply to ]

Mar 25, 20 16:54

Post #21 of 21 (10137 views)

I guess we won't see as many rushed new releases of super shoes before the April deadline now that the Olympics have been postponed.

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