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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, Calif
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Red-Box Run, Angeles Nat'l Forest | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Relatively lightweight. Simple. Durable. | | Weaknesses: | Vague pedal-cleat engagement. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano 737's(?), Time ATAC | | Bike Setup: | 98' custom alum hardtail & 2005 Trek Fuel EX7 | | Bottom Line: | Look folks, pedals are like shoes. Everyone has their preference and rarely does one pair do it all. Onza went out of business because they were poorly marketed not because they made bad products. I've rode and raced the Onza HO Titanium pedal for more than 9 years, in all kinds of conditions, from midwestern springtime mud, to the sandy, dry trails of So.Cal. Not once have I experienced some of the issues people have reported here. Yes. The elastomer springs can be tricky to tune and the clip-in can be vague. Did your Shimano's work perfectly right out of the box? Like most things in life, you tune and adjust and you get accustomed to something and it works just fine. I've had the ATAC's (crap) and the original spring-loaded Shimano's (good pedal) but year after year, I had nothing but faithful service from my Onza's. So much so, they're going on the new Trek. Yes. There are very good products out there now. Few as simple,comfortable and durable as the HO. (Just wait till you trash your shin on an Egg-beater, then you'll understand.)
IMHO ... if a pedal lasts nearly a decade (and I've put thousands of miles on them) then it has stood the test of time. And all opinions aside, THAT my friends is the mark of a quality product. Onza understood the maxim, K.I.S.S.- keep it simple stupid, I guess maybe it was too simple for some. You might say they went out of business because they made TOO good a product and it lasted too long.
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Submitted by
Colin
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Pickmeup | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Strengths: | They make excellent paperweights? | | Weaknesses: | Everything - It's like being clipped into Duncan Hienz brownies. The elastomers wore out weekly, they clogged in the slightest mud, and when I attempted to change the elastomers for the 4th or 5th time, I stripped the cheap alluminum bolts and couldn't use them. No wonder why Onza went out of business. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano, Time ATAC(A+++) | | Bike Setup: | Oldschool Diamonback Hardtail, heavy as hell, but smooth as butter, XT(front and rear), Cane Creek headset, Yeti hardcore grips, Profile stem, Rock Shox Duke XC, WTB Raptors. | | Bottom Line: | Melt these pedals down, pour them into molds, cool the bullets; by that time your 5-day waiting period should be up on your Magnum and you can begin your hunt of ex-Onza designers. Like mountainbiking...get some Crank Bros. Beaters or some Time ATACs. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
trapper
a Weekend Warrior
from Fleet, Hampshire, UK
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Caeser's Camp, nr Aldershot | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | £40 | | Strengths: | My first clipless pedal. Light and had float unlike some of the early Shimano's | | Weaknesses: | When the elastomers were new it was hard to get in/out even using the soft elastomer. As they wore in it got easier, but the lack of a audible engagement 'click' let to those "am I or aren't I" moments. I never really had serious problems getting stuck in but the M747s I upgraded to were much smoother - I realised what I was missing then. The variable, and hard to adjust elasomer was a weak point which Onzo later moved away from. A bit traumatic to learn clipless pedals with, and I suspect the contempory top end Shimano pedals (743?) would have been easier on me ? | | Similar Products Used: | I previously used Shimano XT and DX clipped pedals.
I now own Shimano M747, M515, M323 (2 pairs !) and have just bought some M959s. | | Bike Setup: | Canondale M600 MTB
Dawes Galaxy Tourer
| | Bottom Line: | Great pedals in that they were cheap, light and didn't wreck my knees (float). Entry/Release not as good as the best modern pedals I've used (M747,M959), but stacks better to ride than toeclips or flat pedals.
Totally sold me on clipless pedals, my HOs are still going strong on a friends bike.
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Submitted by
Barracuda
a Cross Country Rider
from Wesconsin
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | I cant believe anyone is still using these things. I had a pair back in the day. What shlite, week 1:impossible to clip into. Week 2:quickly wear out and go thru all sets of elastomers. Week 3: can't remain clipped in longer than 2 minutes. Hilarious. I wouldn't let a ferret loving hippie ride these. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Matthews
a Cross Country Rider
from Faversham, Kent, UK
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Dorset Coast Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Mailorder | | Bottom Line: | I think as has previously been said, there pedals were good at the time (early 90's) but these days are out of the picture when compared to Frogs, Crank Bros and Time.
Shine them up and put them in a display cabinate, and reminice of the days of fluro lycra and purple bike components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Monica CA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Helen's Cycles | | Strengths: | These pedals are very light and simple to maintain. | | Weaknesses: | sometimes you could clip in super easily , but other times I done large sections of a trail cursing and wiggling my foot making a feeble attempt to engage. | | Similar Products Used: | shimano 747 | | Bike Setup: |
yeti ARC xtr chris king ...... | | Bottom Line: | I bought these pedals when I built up this bike way back in 1993. At the time these were pretty cool. I continued to use these year after year until my friends talked me into trying 747's . Boy did I wait to long to switch the 747's engage so much better it's sad that I rode on Onzas so long. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bender
a Cross Country Rider
from Cologne, Germany
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike & Sports Riedel, Cologne | | Strengths: | they're light - compared to the competition at the time I don't know if there was a lighter pedal around
they were good value for the money - I only paid $ 50 for my H.O.'s and for that price there were no alternatives
they are built very simply - I admit that I am not the most caring rider or a maintenance freak but I never had problems with these pedals until recently. A little grease here and there is all. I have never had to replace any parts, not even the elastomers (except for harder ones, but not due to wear). The cleats have held for almost five years now (even the shoes got replaced in the meantime) this is probably due to the fact that I only walk from my house to the garage and back. They could probably still be used for some time. | | Weaknesses: | Where do I start? First of all I hate that there are only four elastomer grades. The softest two are a total waste. I've never used them. The blue ones are ok, but for some time now I have only used black. Now I find them too weak also. For people like me who like a firm grip from the pedals, this is a major setback. Shimano and other spring models are much easlier to adjust. Besides, changing the elastomers is a total pain. They didn't spend much time engineering that part of the system. Secondly I hate the quality of the bushing/spindle. Although my pedals have now run four seasons, I still think they should not break as suddenly as they did, even with regular greasing and inspection. Sand and water kill this pedal like none I've ever had. The final straw are the cleats. There is some float but not nearly enough. I can understand some of you that say they have problems feeling if they are clicked in or not, I have that too, but have you tried lifting your foot? Release without warning is also a problem from time to time. Either they don't release when they are supposed to or they do when you least expect (jumps, downhill etc.). The real problem with the pedals though is the setup. It takes a lot of trail and error to get the alignment of the cleat right. Otherwise your knees will get trashed. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano 737 (the first SPD's), Time Criterium (French garbage), Ultegra SPD (very good road pedal), Shimano 959 and Speedplay Frog (both testride only) | | Bike Setup: | Focus Fire Edge, stock except WCS tires and DT Onyx/618 wheels | | Bottom Line: | You have to remember that the design is from the early 90's. There are much better alternatives available now. I love Onza but I'm not sentimental. They were great pedals for a time but now they're totally outdated. I'm sorry but anyone buying Onzas today instead of Shimano 959's or Speedplay can't be in their right mind. Don't buy them only so you can put Onza Porcupine stickers on your bike! It's not worth it. I'm going to replace my H.O.'s with Speedplay Frogs next month. Three years ago I would have given 4 chilis overall but not with the competition around today. Onza H.O.'s are history. R.I.P. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T C
a Cross Country Rider
from San Dimas, CA USA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Helen's formerly ProBikes | | Strengths: | Simple, light | | Weaknesses: | Variables involved with elastomers; temps, age. No longer available, but I just found another pair for $20 as well as some extra cleats for $10. | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey, Look | | Bike Setup: | Superlight, Marzocchi XFly 100, Kooka Cranks, Bontrager wheels, XT derailuers and brakes, Avid levers, Kore stem & bars, Ritchey post, SDG BelAir Comp saddle. | | Bottom Line: | I side with the people in the know. These are simple, light, easy to use pedals if you know how to set them up and are used to using clipless pedals. I've had mine easily for four or more years and they're going strong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Ford
a Cross Country Rider
from Newton
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | local store | | Strengths: | Maintance Free through 8 (year round) years of use | | Weaknesses: | Comany went out of business | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale R1000 and Mtb | | Bottom Line: | Have never had a problem with them in 8 plus years of on and off road, year round, use (in the northeast). A year ago I replaced the elastomers for the first time. No problems with getting in or out. The only time I had a problem was when a screw holding the the cleat to my shoe finally wore down so it was not holding the cleat on properly. Yes, I have had my shoes for that long as well.
The seals are finally going, so I am retiring them. My girlfriend also loved using them. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Bainbridge Island, WA
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | capitol forest | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Simple design and lightweight. | | Weaknesses: | It's getting more difficult to find parts. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale 3.0, Rockshock Judy, XTR and much more. | | Bottom Line: | I've been using these pedals since 1996 and love them. I tried a pair of SPD's only to go back to my Onza's. I've never had a problem once I successfully set the pedals and cleats up, they clear mud and rocks really well and cold weather has been the only time they don't work well, but then again, my Rock Shock doesn't either!
Today I found a new/old stock set in the box for $20. Too bad the original Onza went South.
I think that a person should only try these pedals if they have the time and patience to set them up and have previous experience with clipless pedals. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anonymous
a Cross Country Rider
from Clemson, SC
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Strengths: | light. double sided entry. easy maintenance. | | Weaknesses: | accidental release. elastomers wear out. | | Similar Products Used: | spd | | Bike Setup: | specialized rockhopper sport | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that these pedals basically suck; especially for the money. I can't in good conscience recommend these to anyone except. I wish that I'd spent my $ on something else. I've wrecked on several occasions due to unintentional release on my left pedal which never cliped securely on one side of the pedal. I went back to toe clips after using these. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Stewart
a Cross Country Rider
from Blue Springs, MO
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Berryman | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$65.00 | | Purchased At: | ExtremeCycles | | Bike Setup: | Kestrel CSX | | Bottom Line: | Love these pedals - I have had them on my bike for over 7 years. Just bought a used pair of titanium pedals on-line to replace the ones I just plain wore out. Would recommend them to anyone. I agree with the cold weather thing about them being a little tricky in getting out of (just a minor nuisance though). Other than that no complaints. It is just a damn shame they went belly up. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Naft
a Weekend Warrior
from Schomberg !!!
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Purchased At: | Place in Toronto off Bay St. | | Strengths: | Simple. Nice float (if you're into that kind of thing) | | Weaknesses: | Dam hard to get out of. Not able to change tension easily. Bolts fell out. | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey's, 535, 63.....whatever those old shimano's were | | Bike Setup: | Then: KHS Montana Comp, Judy XC, SDG, Azonic WF,....not much else | | Bottom Line: | THESE PEDALS ALMOST GOT ME KILLED BY A CAR!!!! I believe I spent more time laying on the ground/road(funny story, car was coming) with my bike still attatched to me. Or I spent the time riding around looking for a tree to lean against so I wouldn't be lying on the ground. I wouldn't advise getting these pedals, cause there are many better pedals for same/less price out there that work waaaayyyy better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
will busbee
a Cross Country Rider
from columbia S.C.
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Strengths: | simple, light weight, worry free | | Weaknesses: | can't get new parts | | Bike Setup: | stumpjumper m2 | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that the pedals work, set em up right, get familiar with the feel of em, and ride. There were complaints about the performance of the elastomer based pedal tensioners in cold weather, that's a no brainer, that's why people in alaska don't really like elastomer based shocks, because they get stiff in cold. it's not rocket science to figure that out, so take this into consideration, and if you can find a pair of them lying around in your garage (since you can't buy em in shops) put em on and enjoy the simplicity and light weight. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CHRIS EBERHARDT
a Cross Country Rider
from HOLLIS, NH
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | GNARLY SINGLE TRACK, ANY | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$89.00 | | Purchased At: | NASHBAR | | Strengths: | SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT,LOW SPINNING RESISTANCE,AND NO MAJOR MECHANICALS INVOLVED | | Weaknesses: | MUST BE REBUILT AFTER SOME HARD POUNDING, AT LEAST EVERY 18 MONTHS OR SO. CRO-MO SPINDLE WEAK. HAVE REPLACED TWO. | | Similar Products Used: | SHIMANO WELLGO (CRAP) | | Bike Setup: | CANNONDALE,MANITOU,XT,COOK BROS,SACHS,AVID,SYNCROS | | Bottom Line: | PEDALS ARE GREAT SO AS LONG AS THEY ARE MAINTAINED. COLD WEATHER KICKS THE HELL OUT OF THE ELASTOMERS SO BE CAREFUL. AS CLEATS WEAR RELEASE BECOMES HARDER. FOR AN AVG.RIDER EXPECT ABOUT 3 YEARS OF GOOD RUN TIME. FOR HARD CORE GUYS, GET READY TO WRENCH OFTEN. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jm .
a Cross Country Rider
from Camino, CA
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | downieville | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | They are light | | Weaknesses: | The Onza W.H.O.R.E. pedal does not release when you want it to release, and when you have to get back in the pedal it never engages. It only seems to work when it really doesnt matter. | | Similar Products Used: | 545s, Wellgo, 535s, 646. | | Bike Setup: | Rocky Mountain DH race(with 545s) /Mongoose Hardtail(with Wellgos) | | Bottom Line: | The ONZA W.H.O.R.E. pedal is the WORST excuse for a clipless pedal ever, go with a flat or clip-n-strap instead, at least that way you wont get hurt(and fall into a thorn bush cause they wouldnt release like me). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Racer
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | light weight | | Weaknesses: | poor spindle design. poor spring mechanism design (elastomer??? please!!) poor bearing design (i mean bushing, not bearings). poor performance in dry conditions. | | Similar Products Used: | 747s (these pedals rock compared to the onza h.o.s | | Bike Setup: | giant cadex alm 1 full xtr, SHIMANO 747s!!!
race face system, turbine bb, realseal headset
profile fiber riser, ringle superduperbubba wheelset
| | Bottom Line: | I don't know what ONZA's engineering department in these pedals were up to, hrmm maybe drunkeness?
Or maybe there wasn't ANY engineering that went into this pedal. DO NOT BUY THIS PEDAL. Well you probably can't anyway because this contraption is discontinued from God's free market. Thank the Lord.
The pedal body on this pedal fell off within 6 months because of a loose nut. There are NO bearings whatsoever, just one chintzy bushing. And the spring mechanism is made of elastomer!! GEEZUS! Elastomers wear out so quickly, and they get torn from your shoe cleats whenever you use them, so what is the durability of this pedal?? NONE!
Geez, I'm pissed to hear that some riders here actually appreciate this pedal. Move on to something that actually works.
Zero flames for value :bought these for 69 dollars, what a waste of money.
Zero flames for overall rating : these pedals gave me a headache and piss me off. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gareth Addison
a Cross Country Rider
from Rhayader, Powys
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Elan Valley | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Lightweight, lots of float. | | Weaknesses: | Where the hell do you buy spare parts? | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano | | Bike Setup: | Specialized M4 FSR-RC | | Bottom Line: | I've been using these pedals for god knows how long and they are excellent. I've had no problems engaging/disengaging in all weather conditions (including wet and muddy Wales). Highly recommended...if only you could still buy them! If anyone knows of a dealer for spare parts I'd be very grateful if you let me know! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jr starr
a Racer
from pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything that is rideable | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | the weight its pretty light for a steel pedal 310 grams | | Weaknesses: | almost everything this damned pedal,the pedal wobbled on the spindle like a drunken salor later on the the pedal compleetly came off the the spindle | | Similar Products Used: | scott | | Bike Setup: | schwinn marzocchi full xt and x max | | Bottom Line: | dont buy it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Racer
from Landstuhl, Germany
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Very light. Simple design. | | Weaknesses: | Inner bushing play after one year of usage. Remedied by ordering a roller bearing to replace inner bushing. Perfection!!! Add three small o-rings on the outside of the inner axle to improve seal. | | Similar Products Used: | Old shimano clipless. | | Bike Setup: | Dean Duke, RST XMO, Magura hs33, Scram 9.0sl, XTR | | Bottom Line: | Great pedal, just replace bushing with a roller bearing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from Blacksburg
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
light
simple | | Weaknesses: |
cleats are tall enough that they scratch wood floors | | Similar Products Used: |
535's
747's | | Bike Setup: |
giant iguana(back in the day)
aluminum khs with rst mozo pro (ever since) | | Bottom Line: | This is a great pedal, its too bad they don't make it any more. The two problems i have had with them are that the cleats stick out farther than ritcheys or shimanos, and scratch floors. and about 2 years into owning them one of the bushings shifted, increasing wear and cutting down on the life of the pedal. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ED
a Cross-Country Rider
from ANTIOCH,CA
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
SIMPLE DESIGN | | Weaknesses: |
CLOG UP IN THE MUD
CLOG UP WITH EXCESS LUBE | | Similar Products Used: |
SHIMANO SPD | | Bike Setup: |
LITESPEED OCOEE
XTR, CHRIS KING, LP COMPOSITES, KORE, THOMPSON, MARZOCCHI SUPERFLY | | Bottom Line: | I STARTED USING THESE IN '96. EVEN WHEN I PUT TOGETHER THE LITESPEED (JUNE THIS YEAR) I DECIDED TO USE THEM AGAIN. SIMILAR IN FEEL TO SHIMANO, ALTHOUGH WITH ALL THE NEW STUFF, ARE THEY GETTING A LITTLE DATED? I'VE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS SETTING THEM UP. THEY DO GUNK UP REALLY FAST IF IT'S MUDDY. FORTUNATELY WHERE I LIVE I DO NOT HAVE TO RIDE IN THE MUD VERY OFTEN. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Miller
a Weekend Warrior
from Traverse City, MI
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Snagglepuss | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
easy to use, do what they are supposed to, don't do what they aren't | | Weaknesses: |
onZa doesn't make them anymore | | Bike Setup: |
Nishiki Pinnacle | | Bottom Line: | These pedals are awesome! They are the only pair of clipless I've ever used, and once you get them adjusted correctly, they work. Period. If you don't adjust them right to start with, you get all the problems that all the negative review people state, early release, no release, hard to clip in, etc.. I had that at first, too, but I just played around with the cleat position on my shoe, and bingo, once I found it, it's worked amazing since. I do all kinds of stuff with these, cross-country, downhill, jumping, wheelies, they've never failed me. When I first got them, I did wheelies in my front yard, and after landing on my ass a few times, I got the feel of disengaging, and now my foot just pops right out when it needs to. I suggest this to anyone riding clipless for the first time, find someplace kinda soft (like grass) and either wheelie too far or let yourself fall to the side, and pretty soon you'll get the hang of clipping out. Better than hitting some nasty stuff and not being able to clip out. Anyway, these pedals are awesome, and onZa, please make them again! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew
a Weekend Warrior
from Lebo, KS
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Lightweight
Durable | | Weaknesses: |
Bumpers aren't cool | | Similar Products Used: |
Toe clips
Shimano 535s | | Bike Setup: |
Intense Spyder, Pro Shok | | Bottom Line: | These pedals take some getting used to. A key thing is matching the correct bumper to the correct season. From my experience, I find it quite difficult to clip into these pedals compared to an SPD type. The nice thing about these pedals is that they are simple and work quite well in the muck. Still, I'd rather just have springs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Pasko
a Weekend Warrior
from Tallahassee,FL
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Redbug | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
You're bound to appreciate almost any other pedal after using these. | | Weaknesses: |
False engagment. Uneven disengagment. Would release unexpectedly. Would NOT RELEASE AT ALL. Ankle turned 60 degrees in and the pedal would sometimes stay locked to my shoes.
Tried all elastomers, varying degrees of extreme suck. Stay away from these pedals like the plague. Tried them for 3 months before throwing them away. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano spd's. | | Bike Setup: |
Univega alpine 6.5 with amp shock. | | Bottom Line: | These pedals suck ass. You'd be safer riding without a seat.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from Milwaukee, WI
Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
kettle moraine | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
1. SUPPER DUPPER LIGHT WEIGHT.
2. ZERO MAINTENANCE.
3. VIRTUALLY NO MOVING PARTS.
4. EASY ADJUSTABILITY | | Weaknesses: |
NO KNOWN WEAKNESS EXCEPT FOR THE MORONS WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO SET UP THIS PEDAL. | | Similar Products Used: |
SHIMANO 545 AND 747 | | Bike Setup: |
ZASKAR LE, GT RTS, AND GT LTS. | | Bottom Line: | THESE ARE THE BEST PEDALS I'VE EVER OWNED. I AM STILL ON MY ORIGINAL PAIR AFTER 4 YEARS. ALL YOU RIDERS WITH SOME MECHANICAL CAPABILITIES SHOULD PURCHASE THESE PEDALS FROM THE IDIOTS AND USE THEM. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry Schwartz
a Cross-Country Rider
from Newton, NJ
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
can't think of any | | Weaknesses: |
I couldn't get them to work evenly. One side of the pedal would release too easily and the other wouldn't let you out at all. | | Similar Products Used: |
Wellgo, Time | | Bottom Line: | These things are junk. They were my first pair of clipless pedals. After using them for a while, I went back to clips and straps. I put them on my road bike and still hated them. More then a year later, I found out how much better other clipless pedals are. The onzas went in the trash a while ago. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rammhoff
a Weekend Warrior
from Germany
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
-you'll discover the advantages of beartraps and platforms | | Weaknesses: |
-bearings
-cold-weather-performance
-everything else | | Similar Products Used: |
shimano, triple traps, gt, Primo, black widows,... | | Bike Setup: |
Zaskar-hell-on-wheels | | Bottom Line: | They're about the worst crap i ever attached to my bike.
In winter you need about three people to get your shoes off even with the soft elastomeres and don't ever try to wheelie with these high-tech-babies on your bike.
After 2 months of riding the bearings where dust...
I can't imagine how anyone could give them five stars!!!!
Beartraps and platforms will conquer the world! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
luca
a Cross-Country Rider
from milano.italy
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
very easy to use and to maintain(no lube need)just fresh water to clean them up and very stong | | Weaknesses: |
it's not easy to find spare parts | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
scott super lite.
liyang ul 550f1 | | Bottom Line: | i've bought them three years ago and i'm not going to change pedals despite i ride mtb for more than 5000 km pre year because they're still working good end because i've just painted them in red(beautiful) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bradon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Reno
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
simple opperation and super reliable | | Weaknesses: |
hard to change tension | | Similar Products Used: |
I've had pedals on my other bikes. | | Bike Setup: |
bike with a shock and some gears | | Bottom Line: | I've had these pedals for about five years and I must say that I can't figure all the negative reviews. They engage easily, disengage easily and are super reliable. I've won many sprints off the start line because of the Onza H.O.s and their super simple design. To top it off I've only had a couple of accidental releases. I would recomend these pedals to anyone who needs a simple reliable pedal, I'll leave the spings and thousands of tiny parts to the Shimano guys. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAKOTA
a Cross-Country Rider
from LA CALI
Date Reviewed: April 25, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light, light , light | | Weaknesses: |
Hard to get into | | Similar Products Used: |
Wello, shimano, etc | | Bike Setup: |
GT rts | | Bottom Line: | Once you get used to these pedals, you'll never go back, I have 3 pairs of them now. People are selling them on line CHEAP. My advise is buy a pair, get used to them and love them, You CANT break them. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hamster
a Cross-Country Rider
from toronto, ontario
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Light weight | | Weaknesses: |
Poor engagement
Can't always tell when clipped in | | Bottom Line: | Sucks as a cross-country pedal, the lack of positive engagement and the fact that it releases at the inopportune times makes it wholly unsuitable for cross country. Works well on my road bike though where there is little change in foot position for long periods of time. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fick
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Rosa, Ca
Date Reviewed: March 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Auburn Ravine | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Simplicity,Reliability | | Weaknesses: |
Small Profile | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
KHS Pro FZ, Rockshox Judy XC, | | Bottom Line: | I jave used these pedeles for 5 yeas now and never once have they let me down. I have raced both Cross Country and fooled around in a couple of downhill races also. These pedels performed rock solid. Muddy trails Rocky desents and 5 years of abusehave not effected there performence. The only negative thing I can say about these pedels is that they Have a small profile, But this is just personal preferance. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Schmo
a cross-country rider
from Evergreen, CO
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Why does everyone always rip on H.O's so much? I'll admit they aren't the best pedals but they work well. They have adjustable levels of float which many pedals don't have. The ti models are light and both engage and release well. The hardest dampners are a good amount or retention or whatever it's called. From many stores you can get these cheap! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KIM
a cross-country rider
from ID
Date Reviewed: February 17, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
first I would like to start with saying something positive about these pedals. They are the best pedal to make whatever you buy next seem TERRIFIC! 1st I had to cut my soles WAY out so the the pedals would engage and disengage, Okay no biggy, then I had the misfortune of having one or the other pedals release on jumps, or rough terrain. Oh why don't I change elastomers? I did, I tried em all, they all sucked. The problem continued. I used these dogs for over a year. Finally one side of my right pedal would no longer engage, time for me to make one final exit. I ran down to my local bike shop and laid down a c-note for shimanos 747's Hey life is good! no more wondering if I am clipped in or not, no more turning over pedals to clip in, iTS JUST CLIP AND GO! One flaming deed of the dog on these guys. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Fenderson
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought the ONZA H.O. clipless pedal. These things were the biggest heap of SHIT I have ever purchaced. The first time I rode on them the base plates and all of the cleats and the cleat mounting hardware all rusted. I really DON'T recomend these to ANYONE! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Deak
a weekend warrior
from Williams Lake B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: January 16, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
The Onza's came stock on my Pro Flex a few years ago and were my first experience with a clipless pedal. How many words would it take to describe this pedal? One! YUK! They are the biggest heaps of garbage I've ridden on. They wouldn't disengage until I was on my ass swearing at them, and even then sometimes they wouldn't let go. I eventually got smart and bought a set of 747's and haven't looked back. I bought my wife a set of 535's for her first set of clipless and she has never had a problem....and she's the self professed Spaz Girl! Run screaming from the Onzas, and buy the Shimano's. Run fast! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Goat
a cross-country rider
from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have loved my H.O.'s for more than 5 years. They are excellent in all conditions, light wieght and are very easy to rebuild and maintain. If people are saying that they release too easy then they have the wrong elastomer in. They do wear out and need to be rebuilt every year. I can't find parts for them any more and I have heard the Ti axels break. So I give them 4 out of 5 chillies for this reason. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil
a weekend warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: December 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
First thing to say is that I cannot believe some of the negative reviews I have seen (below) about these pedals. OK my initial experience was not good. They were too stiff and tricky to get in and out of. Also after a couple of months one of the axles sheared while I was riding a trail, an alarming and potentially dangerous experience. To be fair the pedals were immediately replaced with new ones, no questions asked. Since then I have had three years of faultless use. I never maintain them other than replacing the cleats a couple of times. Entry and exit is positive and easy to get the hang of (I use the black elastomer as I found the others did not hold firmly enough) and they work well in all conditions. Here in the UK we have to contend with the worst kind of cloying mud often for 9 months in the year (if you don't stop your feet don't gt muddy!). I have ridden all over the UK and Europe and have always enjoyed using this product. I will be saddened if I ever have to switch to an alternative. My advice is buy them, use the black elastomers, wear them in and give them a chance. You will be rewarded. The only reason I haven't awarded top marks is because of the initial parts failure. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
D-Man
a cross-country rider
from N. Calif.
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Onza HO's for 5 years now and have not had any problems with them. The pedal was difficult to get in until the elastomers broke-in (2wks). The only service I've done is to tighten the bolts on the pedals occasionally (none ever fell out). I use the black elastomer and getting in involves a little wiggle of the foot but no big deal. I have never fallen due to inability to disengage. It feels like I have to pivot my heel more than 25 degs to get out; perhaps the elastomers are worn. In mud they get tight upon initial engagement, but are fine after I wiggle my feet a few times to clear the mud. Bought the newly improved Time ATAC carbons the other day, haven't ridden it yet. Will post. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelvin
a cross-country rider
from England
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Don't buy these pedals, whatever the price. They suck, the cleats are too high so if you use them with shimano soles the cleat gets wrecked when you walk in them. Buy something else , for your knees sake. 50 words? 50 words? 50 words? 50 words? 50 words? 50 words? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TimMonk
a cross-country rider
from seattle.Washington
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a pair or onZa's on sale for $40 and after I used them for thr first time I learned why,but after a week or so they worked a little better but after a few mounths I got a pair of the MC-7s and now I can stay cliped in a lot more.
If anybody out there needs parts for the H.O I will give you Mine and all the parts I have if you pay shipping | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
stacy
a cross-country rider
from Washington
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I won the HO's and thought it would be great to have a second pair of backup pedals, but the one word that describes these pedals is UNRELIABLE! The pedals were very inconsistent in releasing and thus I had more than my share of falls! I put on the easiest elastomers and gave the pedals a fair shot, but who wants to fall? I would have to unclip before riding a technical section, but that's when you need clipless pedals. Yes it takes time to get used to a pedal, but the 747's were so much better and predictable. Recommendation.... skip the Onza HO's and get something else. The only saving grace is I didn't buy mine..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a cross-country rider
from OH
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love my onza HO titanium pedals they are light, and work well in mud. The only thing I ever had to replace in the past 3 years are the elastomers, and the bushings. Insted of using replacement bushings I bought some needle bearings to replace them. Now they spin better than any other pedals I have tried yet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mats
a cross-country rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Tank God for Onza HO (High output)
This is a superb pedal, I have bin riding with my pedals for 3 years without any problem. Some say that they dont work in mud, thats wrong. In Sweden we have mud almost 365 days a year and so I now what i´m talking about. I have to give them five! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kokopellian Bomber
a cross-country rider
from Stroudsburg, PA
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Why don't people like these pedals? I ride ieverything I can find out here in the Poconos and surrounding areas. I bought my Onza H.O.'s for $20.00 from a friend who didn't like them (his FIRST set of clipless) because he had problems getting in and out. Who doesn't have trouble with their first set of clipless pedals; you have to take a few lumps when learning their finer points. I weigh 144 lbs and the only time I clip out accidentally is when I am performing some aerial stunt or when I twist one of my feet too far while climbing something really steep. As far as mud clearance is concerned, the H.O. design rocks. Any mud/gravel/ice that ever gets into my pedals usually forces its way out when I apply enough pressure to clip in. These pedals aren't so heavy that you would notice them, and if a few grams makes SO much of a difference then perhaps all the whiners and complainers should lose some weight or beg their sponsors for better graft. The H.O. is a super durable pedal; I have smashed my pedals off of more than a few immovable boulders and have only a few scratches on the pedals to show for it. As far as the premature ejection issue goes, these pedals will not release you from their clutches if you keep your feet in the proper position (10 degrees is a lot of float...). There are lots of the pedals on the market and ALL OF THEM WILL PACK UP WITH EARTH PASTE at some point or another; no pedal company guarantees absolute clearance. Learn to smack your cleats to loosen mud and ooze from your shoes before you engage the clips in muddy conditions. Even better...learn not to dab. Ride on, freaky people. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JM
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I think these pedals suck so bad. The elastomers ware out so fast. On my last ride, I went to jump over a fallen tree, and i ended up off the trail and in a bush. they are also really heavy. You can go out and buy a cheap,yetgood set of pedals for 100 dollars and have a fairly good set of pedals. These are not worth 20 bucks. If you can buy them for really cheap!! still don't do it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Wegner
a downhiller
from Casper, WY
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
In my opinion, they should change the name to Onza Deathtraps. That's exactly what they are. You never know when you'll click in or out. I seem to click out at the worst times (crossing up with big air). You learn how to play Superman very quickly with these pedals. I use the black elastomers and still have problems. Gonna ride in mud? Forget about clicking back in once your out. The pedals have been ridden for over a year. Sorry Onza, I'm trying a set of Speedplays. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dean
a weekend warrior
from Anchorage, AK
Date Reviewed: April 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had many bad experiences with Onza HO's. I feel that they are dangerous in mud, and I have fallen too many times with these pedals to recommend them to anyone. I think they are great for raod biking, just don't step in any mud because your foot might just get firmly stuck in the pedal. I feel that I'm lucky that in the two years I used these pedals I didn't seriously injure myself as a result of mud jamming these pedals. The seals were bad and the bushings were inadequate as well. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rene Noble
a racer
from Riverdale, MD
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After so many horror stories I've heard about these pedals, I have to say that they are still a very innovative and good design. Let's talk about durability, I've had a set of Onza pedals for four years, other than the multitude of scratches, they work fine. Compared to the Ritchey Logic pedals I bought a year later, the Onzas have had no failure. The Ritchey Logic pedals only lasted two years, after which the pedal cracked right at one of the retention plates. One point for Onza. How about simplicity? No springs or latches to break here, good for riders who ride rocky and technical Eastern trails. For those who gave Onzas a bad rating: I have noticed that most of the bad ratings came from people whom rode CLIPLESS PEDALS for the first time. Come on! Everyone falls and gets hurt on any FIRST set of click in pedals you try! The next set you buy is automatically going to be better because you have learned on your previous set! Those who prematurely released while bunny hopping? You surely are showing your lack of skill because you don't know how to bunny hop WITHOUT clipless pedals. Try practicing with platforms and see that you have more control when you don't lift with your legs! Onzas rule! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
riderboy
a cross-country rider
from nc
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Get a CLUE!!! These pedals suck! I don't know one individual, out of about 10, where I ride who has these and likes them. All of them have either switched to Shimano 535s, 747s, or Time ATAC pedals, or wish they could. The ones who have switched can't believe what they were missing! The ones that haven't are afriad to jump anything for fear of busting their nads! For you out there with maintanence problems, I have had my Shimano 737s for 4 years, and somewhere around 8000 miles, with out a SINGLE problem. ONZA always comes up with some lame suggestion to fix their pedal, but in 95% of the cases it never works.Treat yourself right, at the very least take a look at some of the other pedals out there before buying ONZAs. You will notice how much better the others are in quality and ease of adjustment. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Siddharth Sawkar
a cross-country rider
from Madison, WI
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
**TO EVERYONE THAT HAD PROBLEMS STAYING CLIPPED IN***I had this same problem too when I bought my Onza's, but after giving them a call, it turned out that there was some type of manufacturing defect with the cleats- not the pedals. The cleats were made of metal that was way to soft, and this caused the pedal to perform very inconsistently. They sent me a new pair of cleats the next day, and I have not had a problem in over 2 and half years. So if you still have a pair, give Onza a call. Other than that, great feel and great ride, and NOW they don't ever come off :-) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William
a cross-country rider
from Northern California
Date Reviewed: March 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Onza has replaced the H.O. pedal with the H.O.X.- so this review category seems moot. Anyway, my 1995 Proflex came with Onza H.O. pedals. I had initial problems with releasing and was about to raise hell with Onza until I determined the problem was inadequate cleat clearance in my shoes. I bought a pair of Answer Accelerator shoes and have had zero problems since. I love my H.O. pedals! Great float, light, and simple design..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, ON
Date Reviewed: March 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These were my first set of Onza clipless pedals and they are going to be my last. I don't recomend anybody buying them. Getting in and out of them is a pain, I beleive that they costed me at least three spots behind when I raced with them. I've heard good things about Time pedals and I think I'll give them a shot.
Cheers | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alpine1
a weekend warrior
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: February 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
As I exit the end of the trail I notice a group of riders standing around talking so I ride up to inquire about other local trails. As I begin to slow down and introduce myself all of a sudden *WHAM* I am looking up at blue sky and faces looking down at me wondering what is wrong with this rider. Leave it to my trusty Onza pedals to once again decide it does not want to release me from the death grip it has on the cleat that is attached to the bottom of my shoe. I cannot count the many times these pedals have not allowed me to release when I need to or to clip in when I want to. Once again leave it to the manufacturers to cut costs by spec'ing crappy components and putting our lives at risk in the process. I can happily say these pedals now reside at the local dump next to my pair of Tioga Psycho K tires. If you have these pedals get rid of them immediatly and please don't sell them because you are only putting someone else's life in danger. These don't even deserve a negative star. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robin
a cross-country rider
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These pedals are the worst! In mud you can't clip in or out, and you always
are having to replace the elastomers. They're a huge rip off! They're so
unpredictable clipping in or out! Don't buy these and if you have a pair, sell
them for anything, even a pair of Shimano 525's, just anything!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DAVID
a cross-country rider
from CARBONDALE, IL
Date Reviewed: January 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THESE PEDALS ARE DANGEROUS! THEY TEND TO RELEASE FOR NO REASON. THIS DEFECT COST ME A SEPERATED SHOULDER AND SEVERAL WEEKS OF RIDING TIME. I SUGGEST THAT ANYONE CURRENTLY RIDING ONZA PEDALS REPLACE THEM WITH ANY OTHER PEDAL ON THE MARKET. DO IT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
RATING: MINUS 5 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris James
a weekend warrior
from England
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was attracted by the titanium and light weight. At the time I thought that they were great, O.K. the engaging and releasing is often unsure but I thought that this was normal ( even with the black elastomers).
Now I own Shimano's own DX 636 pedals which are superior in every attribute save weight. If you do want a light pedal, I would try a Shimano or a Ritchey and leave these well alone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Beech
a downhiller
from Notts, UK
Date Reviewed: January 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I only used these for long XC hauls when I was in Scotland (I normally profer flatties), but they are OK. The only trouble is, due to the elastomers, you can release quite unexpectedly, which is a bit crap. They are not particularly easy to clip into, but they do have gallons of float which is good. I now have VP103s, which are much better, and more consistent, as well as having sealed bearings and being lighter. The only thing I miss is the float. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jim frost
a cross-country rider
from boston, ma
Date Reviewed: December 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Had the pedals for about 18 months, riding conditions from swamp to ice storm
and everything in-between.Mud clearance and float on these things are awesome, its best attributes.Unfortunately most other attributes aren't so nice.You have to hunt around to clip in (though with practice it's not too hard)
and there is little audible or tactile feedback. The compare poorly to 747s
in this respect.Release is easy, which is great when you're a beginner but sucks as you get
used to them. Even the stiffest elastomer isn't stiff enough.The elastomers get chewed up and otherwise degrade. When this happens you get
a lot of premature releases.The elastomers are temperature-sensitive. They work much differently when
cold (better, usually, since they're stiffer).When the opportunity came I ditched 'em in favor of 747s; overall the 747 is
a much better pedal, although it doesn't fare nearly so well in mud.
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Submitted by
Rob
a cross-country rider
from CO
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Well, Onza pedals are okay once you get used to them but the winter riding is a little rough. I'm looking foreward to getting a pair of wellgo 747 copies! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tero Lindberg
a cross-country rider
from Oregon Usa
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Well Well... almost three years ago I bought Cannondale Killer V 900 and got Onza pedals with it. Of course first I thought that these are soooo good (after toe clips). And I used them for 2 years, during that time I replaced my elastomers 3 times, and I used the hardest ones, but still they were too soft (except in winter when elastomer goodies freezes up). Well anyway they worked fine. Now 3 months ago I bought new bike and got Shimano 535 SPD-pedals, WOW, can clipless pedals be this good I could hear in my mind. Onzas are damn difficult to clip in, if you compare to 535s, of course 535 are still not the best pedals, so I'm looking forward to get something even better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
XC Man
a downhiller
from st. elsewhere
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I knew someone who had these pedals who is also a DHer and he loves em, but he said that the elastomers wore in hard but once they wore they were nice. They were such horrible sellers before that now the price is way down and i've almost htought about getting em myself. One other thing though, the onza cleats suck they aren't SPD compatible. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ev
a cross-country rider
from Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Date Reviewed: November 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Onza pedals were my first set of clipless. I stuck with them for months and have never fallen so much in my life. I never could get out of them. Finally, after one really bad fall, I threw them away and bought Shimano 747's. Now that's how clipless should be!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bernard Desrochers
a cross-country rider
from Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I cannot feel it... #@%*$# El tabarnacos. One year riding on Onza was a nightmare. Now on Time Attac...site down and enjoy | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave the Equipment Whore
a weekend warrior
from SoCal, USA
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This was my first set of clipless pedals, and right off it didn't feel right. I spent two hours lubing the cleats then grinding in and out of of these things trying to wear the sharp corners from the rough steel stampings down so that they would release more consistently. And eventually they did become moderately safe to ride.The main problem with this pedal was its uncertain engagement. There are no ramps or hooks to help you position your cleat over the sweet spot. So getting clipped in was always a gamble of sorts, myself succeeding only about 40% of the time. You'd have to check whether you were actually clicked in before every maneuver in order to avoid turning your shins into raw hamburger.
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Submitted by
Mike Brown
a weekend warrior
from Wherever
Date Reviewed: November 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For me these pedals work well with worn elastomers. When I tried installing
the black elastomers I had trouble getting into the pedals, and staying locked in. Believe it or not, with worn elastomers it is easy to clip in and stay
clipped in, and it is easy to get out of them in a hurry if necessary. I have tried the Shimanos.. But being used to the Onzas I have trouble getting out of them and would rather be enjoying the ride than learning how to use new pedals while falling on my ass, even though the Shimano is probably a better product. My only complaint about this product is that it does not work well when muddy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a cross-country rider
from Tucson, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had good luck with these pedals. Extremely easy to rebuild, simple design. In order to get the proper release/locked tensions you must play with different elastomer combinations... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cleatus
a cross-country rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Here's a fun game...
Go to the main page, click on product reviews,
now click on Hall of SHAME...now scrooooool down
to pedals....HEY THERE'S ONZA!!!! Right where they belong.
Its a gimmicky system that has too many drawbacks to mention.
I just bet if the people who like them rode quality clipless pedals,
they wouldn't be so quick w/ the 5 chili review.
But hey, if ya still like them after a stint on some 747's or Ritchey WCS's
that's fine w/ me. _Somebody's_ gotta dance with the fat girls. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
adam
a cross-country rider
from moorhead,minnesota
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
onza is still alive!!they were bought out by dia-compe but are still making products.i just got my ped's for $38 and i luv them!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Alberta
Date Reviewed: October 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Does the phrase I hate coming unclipped in the middle of a freakin' bunny hop sound familiar to anybody? These pedals might shed mud like a dog in a powerwash, but what good does that do you when you can't even clip in to the damn things. Let's face it, they're crap. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew Boyles
a cross-country rider
from Chattanooga, TN
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't know why people don't like these pedals, they have served me well. Very simple design, no real problems with mud. I use the blue elastomers and have been very happy. Bonus: unable to adjust tension without going to a lot of trouble. That means that my friends with Ritcheys and SPuD's can't get back at me when I tighten their pedals! :P | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric frazier
a weekend warrior
from indianapolis,IN
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I like these peddles. I have had zero problems with release. The biggest deal is finding replacement rubbers. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Dorsch
a racer
from Ann Arbor MI
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have ridden these for 4 years. Why? A. I have no money B. they work good enough for me, too bad they wnet outta business though. I have no idea where I am going to get new elastomers or cleats. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Bucks
a cross-country rider
from Toledo, OH
Date Reviewed: August 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got 1200+ miles on mine, most of that year-round commutes and some
off-road. I had some break-in troubles others have mentioned, but now
I don't even give them a second thought. Feel is a matter of personal
taste. For me there's plenty of float and a nice predictable feel
right up to release that rarely leaves me clipped out unexpectedly. But
the thing I dig most about these pedals is the price. I got mine for
for free from my brother who gave up on them. What can I say-- they
work really well, I ride them nearly every day, and they didn't
cost me a cent. Gotta love free stuff that works. The Nike Pedali
Combo's I got for $20 from an outlet mall clearance table required
no modifications to the sole with these cleats. Add it up-- $20 bucks for the shoes, nothing for the pedals, 1200+
hassle-free miles... I'm makin' out like one smooooth criminal.
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Submitted by
daredevil doug
a cross-country rider
from Bend, Oregon
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Tell me if I'm wrong, but I think Onza went out of business last year,
and if you like the pedals, like I do, where can I get more black elastomers? For those of you who hate these pedals, I'll buy your elastomers. Email me or call (503) 872-8483. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeff
a cross-country rider
from nor cal
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The elestomers degrade very quickly, the clip in and clip out is unpredictable, and you have to grind your shoe away to make them work. Stay away from these! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dekoz
a cross-country rider
from NY NY
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had these for over 3 years now and am still happy. I've gradually moved up to the black bumpers and am totally happy with the idiot-proof mechanics and ease of maintenance. Fore the money, these are great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Agocs
a cross-country rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: August 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I use these pedals on both my road and mountain bikes. On the road, I use light elastomers and they work great! No problems whatsoever (how much clipping in and out does one do on the road, though?! On my MTB, I think they pretty much suck. I clip out on accident every now and then, clipping in is difficult, and virtually impossible in mud. Grease, White Lightning, etc has no effect. These are probably in the Five Worst category for MTB'ing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marky Mark
a cross-country rider
from Heidelberg, Germany
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don' t have these problems - they work fine on racing bikes and in single tracks | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PHIL
a racer
from ringwood N.J
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
When these pedals are new is the only time that they ever worked. After beating the crap out of them for a couple of months I noticed that my feet started popping out so I put the black ones in and it solved the problem until they wore in. So basically this pedal is only a short temporary pedal. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a cross-country rider
from La Verne, CA
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I rode these for 2 1/2 years with the following impressions: They were very bad at first (break in period). I was continually stuck to the bike and falling over. Once they were broken in, however, they weren't too bad. Finally the bearings wore out after 2 years. Though these aren't the best pedals out there, they did the job. | | Overall Rating: |
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