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Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterloo, IADate Reviewed: December 28, 2002
Strengths: Convertability between cages, twin, rear release mechanisms, ability to clip-in under ANY condition.Weaknesses: 'DH' cages virtually cannot be conveniently clipped into under any critical conditions, 'XC' cages are only really only for eye-appeal (even though I use them). Other reviews claim the weightyness, but I've never noticed.Bottom Line: I LOVE these pedals!! I have been looking to secure a backup set to no avail. They have a nice, wide footbed, and are easy to maintain and clip into, regardless of the amount of mud or snow they are subjected to.
Favorite Trail: Ulrich
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Private buy here
Similar Products Used: Exus M-2, Wellgo (Ritchey copies), Topo
Bike Setup: ProFlex 856 found in other review
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paul
a Cross Country Rider
from hackensack,njDate Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Strengths: 3 cages, dh's work well w/ sneakers,& they are orangeWeaknesses: heavy, can't find cleats anywhereBottom Line: when I bought them, I was told that they were compatable w/ shamano cleats but thay are not. onza went out of bussiness so I started looking all over for a replacement set(just in case) and could not find them anywhere. they are great pedals for dh or xc. after 1 year only had one problem that was easily fixed with an allen key. a little pricey for the weight.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: stock wellgo w/clips
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Evil Bob
a
from London, EnglandDate Reviewed: October 19, 2001
Strengths: Multiple cages, price, looks, strengthWeaknesses: Avalability of cleats and other parts in the UK, sealing around the bearingsBottom Line: These pedals are good at what they are designed for. they are 100% impossible to use with out SPD shoes, although that should be obvious its worth stating. you can adjust the float on them they are strong and well built they don't feel cheap at all and would have been happy to spend double what i did on these if only i could get the new cleats and replacement cages. I run these with the downhill cages and to be honest i don't see the point in the pins they do absolutly nothing. they don't hinder the performance but they are completly pointless.
Favorite Trail: Whipendell Woods
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Chainreactioncycles.com
Similar Products Used: Flats
Bike Setup: LX/XT drive train, Onza H.O.X pedals, 24/7 bar/stem, GT Arrowhead frame, Marzzocchi bomber Z4. Answer flatfoot SPD shoes.
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Mike Burton
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, AB, CanadaDate Reviewed: June 13, 2000
Strengths: Versatility, mud,appearanceWeaknesses: Clipping in, especially with dh cagesBottom Line: The bike shop talked me into swapping for these when I bought my new bike. I liked the idea of one pedal that could serve a variety of needs. I'm not a downhiller but I've been in early winter conditions where the snow turned to ice, I couldn't clip in and I had a long ugly ride ahead. So far I am impressed. I went out last night after a full day of rain and played in the mud, fell in the mud, slopped around in the mud, never had a problem getting back in the pedals. When I reached pavement I stopped to clean my shoes and I couldn't believe the mud that had collected in my cleats and in the pedals. Impressive. I would say that with the big platforms on these guys are a little more difficult to get in to but I've removed the little chrome bolts and that help significantly. I like the orange and black, it's ugly!! I can't suggest who SHOULDN'T buy these pedals but you should buy them if you ride in a variety of conditions, don't want to swap parts all the time, (did I say TIME) and think a few ugly parts make your bike a thing of art.
Favorite Trail: Prairie View-backside, Kananaskis
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: various
Bike Setup: 2000 Kona Kilauea, yes, the still make them in Canada, xt, hollowtech cranks, Avid SD25's, Mavic 221X rims and that groovy Kona glow in the dark stuff
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Van
a Cross Country Rider
from St Louis,MODate Reviewed: May 17, 2000
Strengths: easy of useWeaknesses: good in the Mud not greatBottom Line: This is a great pedal .After I got used to them.Please keep well lubricated.
Favorite Trail: castlewood
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: GT Karakoram
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Gary Wilkes
a Weekend Warrior
from Bristol, EnglandDate Reviewed: February 4, 2000
Strengths: Adaptable, stlye, price (I only paid £20 in sale)Weaknesses: Bit heavy with the DH cages but easy to swap or remove.Bottom Line: These are so much better than other pedals I have used and so versatile.
The Orange doesn't look too bad with my blue bike, but I can see them not suiting everyone.
Favorite Trail: Kinver Edge
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Tioga Surefoots with clips, shimano spd's
Bike Setup: '93 Saracen Trekker, LX Brakes with Manitou SXR's
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caleb hoyt
a Cross-Country Rider
from lyons kansasDate Reviewed: September 15, 1999
Strengths:
swichable cages from xc to dh in 12 secWeaknesses:
could use a dietBottom Line: They rule and that's the bottome line!They're a little heavy but thats it there easy to get out of and I only had one problem with them, (keeping my next door neighbor off my bikewhen he first rode my bike with them on there).:-)
Favorite Trail:
my private trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
most shamano pedals
Bike Setup:
giant warp se. rst 280 team eddition
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Chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from CTDate Reviewed: July 9, 1999
Strengths:
Ability to change cages, downhill type cage for w/o cleatsWeaknesses:
a little hard to clip in with DH cagesBottom Line: They are my first pair of clipless pedals and I have only had them for a day, but I like them alot. I havn't ridden them offroad, but I will post a follow-up later. They release easily, although I am still getting used to clipping in.
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
standard pedals with toe clips
Bike Setup:
C-dale delta v
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Brent
a Racer
from SFC, CADate Reviewed: May 5, 1999
Strengths:
Ability to convert to different cagesWeaknesses:
Sometimes akward to clip inBottom Line: I got these pedals so that I would have a bigger platform for freeriding. I think the big cage is the perfect size, but it hinders clipping in at times. I have Nike Yuha shoes and after clipping out for a switchback I have to hunt to clip back in. Otherwise it works fine, just like all the other SPD clones. If it had the pop-up mount like the Shimano it would be perfect. I guess I should've gotten the Shimano then!
Favorite Trail:
Top Secret
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
ATACs
Ritchey
Bike Setup:
DBR XR-4
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Superman
a weekend warrior
from KryptonDate Reviewed: January 12, 1999
Bottom Line:
These pedals really help me fly! I highly recommend them to all you mere mortals. I've tried several different pedals, and these are definitely the most dependable. And, they're pretty economical too.
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Dean Armand
a cross-country rider
from Denver, ColoradoDate Reviewed: November 25, 1998
Bottom Line:
I have ridden these pedal for about 2 months now. I have them on my single speed and they work great. The only problem I've had with them so far is that when they are used with cleats that have toe pegs, getting in the pedal takes a little getting used to. Also, if you come out of the pedals when your'e using the downhill/BMX platforms, you do not want to hit the pegs on the pedals. The pain and blood factor is very reminiscent of bear trap pedals.
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Trevor McIlroy
a cross-country rider
from Lethbridge, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: October 25, 1998
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These are my first and only set of clipless pedals. I got them about 3 months ago and they have worked perfectly since I got them. They are easy to get in of and easy to get out of. Mud didnt affect them very much and I dont even have to lube them. I ride the XC cages which is a nice feature because I can turn my pedals into downhill pedals in about 5 minutes. The only bad thing is that they are orange and my frame is red and I have green tires which makes my bike look wierd. They were a good price ($75 canadian) and work good for me so I give them 5 stars.
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Eros R. Adragna
a downhiller
from West Islip, NY USADate Reviewed: September 14, 1998
Bottom Line:
These pedals are terrible, I would not recommend them for any rider. I have taken these pedals to the extream, and they didn't even get passed the front door. Thank god I did not toss my old 636 dx's away. The onza's unclip way to easy, even at it's highest setting. They are a PAIN to get into, and they have like a 2-3 degree float. Save your money and buy the shimano 636 dx or if you are a weight freak you can purchase the m545 for about a bill... THUMBS DOWN BABY....
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Corey
a racer
from Central NHDate Reviewed: July 10, 1998
Bottom Line:
I recently purchased these pedals and sometimes I wish I had not. I have had trouble with them in the mud. When the dirt gets caked into the platform it can become hard to clip in and out. On the positive side they are very durable and have taken my beating thus far. If I could go back I would get speedplays.
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Colorado Clydesdale
a cross-country riderDate Reviewed: May 29, 1998
Bottom Line:
Just bought these pedals and they seem to be pretty good. They (Onza) have dropped their elastomer release pedal in favor of a more traditional spring release system. The pedals do not near the float that the old HOs did and they don't have the range of different ways to disengage the cleat as the HOs did (no doubt a response to many of the people who panned the HOs for pre-releasing. The new platform adds a sense of great stability without all of the weight that the Shimano 636 has. I weigh over 200 lbs and ride fairly physically, so far it has performed fairly well. I was a bit surprised that the pedal was not more like the 636 with a spring that popped the clip up and I have been disapointed with the amount of float (nearly none but an Onza tech wrote me that it would increase as the pedal wears) but at least I am helping support diversity and development in the market rather then succumbing to Shimano - the Microsoft of Mountain Biking. Right now I'm going to give the pedals three chilis. I'll write a follow-up at the end of the season.
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