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Shimano PD-M647 Pedal
Product DescriptionShimano calls this a racing pedal, and it's easy to see why. The resin cage surrounding the clipless spedal is larger and grippier than the M545/M424 design. The clipless pedal inside the cage is based on the latest Shimano SPD MTB iteration. Making entry easy is the 12.5-degree angle at which the clipless pedal sticks up from the cage. The result is a pedal that's good at shedding muck and is easy to stand on as well as easy to get in to.
User Reviews
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furnaceboykc
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: April 18, 2012 Strengths: Platform actually big enough to use Easy to clip in/ out Can still pedal with cleats on shoes but not clipped in Adjustable release tension Weaknesses: Can't complain at all Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Landahl Price Paid: $1799.00 Purchased At: Trek store Similar Products Used: Crank Bros Candies Bike Setup: 2011 Trek 6500 Hardtail All stock except Kenda Nevegal tires and Oury grips 
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DangerMoose
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, NJ USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2011 Strengths: Well-built, light weight, good platform, easy clip-in. Weaknesses: None yet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mercer County Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: Amazon.com Similar Products Used: Shimano M500-series Bike Setup: KHS Comp, Manitou Spyder R, Deore LX components, Power Tools headset.
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hookooekoorider
a Cross Country Rider
from Walnut Creek, CA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2011 Strengths: Easy and fast to clip in - almost no learning curve; ability to clip out on sketchy descents and sharp turns, larger platform adds stability. Weaknesses: Maybe weight, but that depends on whether you're comparing to clipless or platform. Weight at 568g/pair is about 200 grams more than comparable (Shimano XT) clipless pedals, but pretty much on par with aluminum platform pedals. In my opinion, though, any weight gain is offset by performance gains. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: no name single track Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: came with bike Similar Products Used: Shimano M505, Platform pedals (Atomlab Aircorp, Azonic Fusion)
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TJY
a Cross Country Rider
from Ancaster, ON Date Reviewed: October 11, 2010 Strengths: Tough and durable, easily adjustable, great mud clearing. Weaknesses: a little heavy if you counting grams. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $130.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Shimano M424 Bike Setup: Giant Anthem X1 2010
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ghq1
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle WA Date Reviewed: August 27, 2010 Strengths: Adaptability - both a clip in and a platform Weaknesses: Clip in sticks up a bit when using regular shoes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ALL Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: JENSON Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper Pro Disc
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Da Chetster
a Cross Country Rider
from Buena Vista CO Date Reviewed: June 10, 2010 Strengths: Easy clip-in: spring-loaded pop-up SPD binding provides easy access; wide, dual platform; super burly Weaknesses: None noted Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Various sections of Colorado Trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $140.00 Purchased At: The Trailhead/Trailh Similar Products Used: SPD M520s, Crank Bros Egg Beaters, Crank Bros Candy Cs Bike Setup: 2010 Trek Remedy 9.9
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Timm
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY Date Reviewed: May 9, 2010 Strengths: Easy to get in and out (good old trusty SPD style) Works amazingly well with recessed cleat shoes. Hard pedal strikes and mid-air "oh-my-god" corrections haven't given me the usual real scary clip-outs. Resin cage takes a beating. Weaknesses: Heavy, but anything worth a damn in the pedal arena seems to be that way, especially for agressive trail riders. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $85.00 Purchased At: Wiggle Similar Products Used: Old Shimano 520's, Richey Comp 520 copies, Crank Bros Mallets, Crank Bros Eggbeaters Bike Setup: '09 SC Heckler, Fox 36 Float, Push'ed RP23, Elixirs, King and Hope stylee, white on white.
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lebikerboy
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: March 25, 2010 Strengths: Weight, strength, adjust-ability, entry, release. What else is this. Weaknesses: None that I've discovered. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Shimano 737, 505, 515, 520, 636, 646, 647... Time Z's... Crank Bros. Candy, Mallet Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Heckler
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sandmangts
a Cross Country Rider
from Escondido Date Reviewed: January 22, 2009 Strengths: Retention, easy to clip in, durable. Weaknesses: Price. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Secret Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: Bicycle Warehouse Similar Products Used: Crank bro's mallet, other spd's Bike Setup: Ellsworth Epiphany.
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_Lac_Man_
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: January 17, 2009 Strengths: Larger, sturdy platform, great tension adjustment Weaknesses: The "hi-impact resin" cage - it's tougher than 424s and 545s, but it's not indestructable. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: SoMo - McDwll Mtn. Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $130.00 Purchased At: Palo Verde Bicycles
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Rotmilky
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Alamos, NM, USA Date Reviewed: September 3, 2008 Strengths: Good solid platform to put your foot on even when not clipped in Weaknesses: Tends to pack up mud or snow making it almost impossible to clip in during wet sloppy conditions...but that's a problem with all the Shimano clipless. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: Online bike store Similar Products Used: Most of the shimano flavors Bike Setup: Niner RIP9
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lowflier03
a Cross Country Rider
from Yokohama, Japan Date Reviewed: September 2, 2008 Strengths: Easy to clip in, solid construction, sheds mud. Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fujimi Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Marsh Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore SPD. Bike Setup: Mission 1 with a mix of XT and XTR.
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Paul
a Downhiller
from Los Alamitos, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 1, 2008 Strengths: SPD design works the best, Cleat can adjust outward away from the crank, which is awsome for large feet. Real easy to get out. They work well for jumping too. Strong Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: A Line Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $99.00 Purchased At: Jax Similar Products Used: crankbrothers mallet and time atac pedals, various flat pedals too Bike Setup: Iron Horse Sunday World Cup
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Kent Brooks
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: April 17, 2008 Strengths: These are my first clipless pedals, and I already cant imagine riding without them. They are very simple to adjust with an allen wrench. I started out in the lowest tension setting and got tighter two clicks at a time to find the correct setting for me, which was just about in the middle. They are easy to clip-in, and a breeze to clip-out with a little practice. Pedals also work well with non-spd shoes for short hops. I also recommend the Shimano PD-M41G SPD shoes. This shoe is perfect for clipping into the 647, like they were made for each other. They feel great, have good tread design, and are totally comfortable right out of the box. Found mine at Nashbar for $79.00. Weaknesses: None so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big Creek, Roswell GA Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $69.00 Purchased At: JensonUSA Similar Products Used: None. Looked at Crank Brothers but decided Shimano was the way to go. Compared Shimano 324, 424, and 500s, but when I found the 647s for $69.00 at JensonUSA, I went for the best for about the same price. Bike Setup: 08 Trek 6000, Rock Shox, SRAM X5, Lots of Bontrager, pretty much stock for now except WTB Rocket V saddle
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greg sanders
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego Date Reviewed: February 25, 2008 Strengths: these are my first clipless pedals and they are easy to use and great, they are easy to maintain and although a little heave they are defiantly worth the weight Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: rei Similar Products Used: none
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