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Submitted by
j j
a Racer
from j
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | secret | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Cheap, light | | Weaknesses: | a little stiff to get into but other wise there fine | | Similar Products Used: | shimano 747, Specialized | | Bottom Line: | I don't know what all these people are whining about. Maybe they just don't know how to ride a bike with clipless pedals, or maybe they just don't know how to ride. I have raced with these pedals for over one year and the only problem i've had is them getting dirty. I used to have 747's. those clogged up and sucked. they were 100 bucks. to expensive for the quality. if you other people think that these pedals suck, why don't you clean them, lube them and learn how to ride. Take care of your stuff, and you will find that stuff lasts twice as long. And for you people who do downhill and crazy jumps and crap like that, clipless pedals aren't for you. No wonder why they broke. any clipless pedal would under those conditoins. get platforms for downhill and jumps. That's like taking a cross country bike on a downhill course. it won't survive. neither will the rider. these pedals are good. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will
a Racer
from CO
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Damn cheap. | | Weaknesses: | Where to begin? | | Similar Products Used: | Time, Shimano. | | Bike Setup: | Many bikes. | | Bottom Line: | Take it from someone who has managed a Performance bike shop, almost anything that has the word "Performance" written on it is going to be crap. You can even make a quality product crap by writing that word on it. The MC4s were made by Wellgo as is nearly every other pedal, including Richey. Just rely on their exchange policy if you want to buy their house brand products. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd L.
a cross-country rider
from Lewisville, Tx
Date Reviewed: August 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These were my first clipless pedals, just like a lot of other people here. Yes, they do suck in the mud or when they get gunked up, but we all knew that about SPDs, whether Shimano or clones. Save the occasional unintentional release, these were really pretty good pedals when kept lubed and the tennsion set right. Better things have come along, but these beat toe clips hands down. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry
a cross-country rider
from Alabama
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is the only cycling related product I've ever bought that was an absolute piece of crap. Exit from these pedals is easy only in the cleanest of conditions.
Otherwise in mud its about as easy to just unlace your shoe and leave it clipped in as it is to unclip from these things in sloppy conditions. If you insist on using these pedals in muddy (especially sand) conditions have your health insurance paid up. The only good thing about these pedals is that Performance doesn't sell them any more. In defense of Performance they have replaced these with the more updated design similiar to Ritchey, Wellgo, etc. If you run across a used pair avoid them like the plague. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrell
a cross-country rider
from Round Mountain, NV
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These pedals are ok once your clipped in and riding. However, getting in and out of them is a major chore, even more so if they're barely grimed up. I had to have one replaced because the axle bearing went out. There are a lot better pedals out there. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
P.J.
a racer
from PGH PA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I thought that this pedal was a great pedal for the money. It works well in most conditions, but in mud it sticks when you try to release. Overall I thought it was a good deal. The Performace shoes aren't bad, too. So, for you cheapies out there this is the pedal for you. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Sapporo, Japan
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I used these pedals for a couple seasons and agree with others - they are OK in nice conditions, but get into mud and then you have serious release problems. Have used Time ATACs for some time, and the Time's have no problems with mud. For the conditions I usually ride in, mud that is, I cannot at all recommend the MC4s. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nigel Pickard
a weekend warrior
from Westwood MA
Date Reviewed: March 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the MC4 pedals a two or three years ago -and to be honest, I've been very pleased with them. I've done approximately four thousand miles on them. I've found the release and entry to be very consistent, with the exception of mud -this kills these pedals (and if you don't expect it, will perhaps maim you for life). However, to be on the fair side, I also have a pair of Shimano 747s, and they act almost as badly in the same in muddy conditions. Incidentally, from my experience with both of these pedals, I'd say either the MC4 is vastly underrated or the 747 is vastly overrated. I do like the MC4s bigger platform, and adjustment is very easy. I have never had any problems with the retaining screws or design of the pedal. In retrospect, I would never have bought the 747s at almost twice the price as they certainly do not deliver twice the performance. But my review is not a comparison......I now have these pedals on my commuter bike (the 747s grace my offroad bike based purely on their slightly better mud performance). I've kept an eye on them -cleaning and lubricating when necessary -and expect them to last well into the future. I'd give them four stars for performance, but downgrade it to three based purely on the $50-$60 price I bought them at -for comparison you can now buy Bike Nashbar pedals at less than $40, and those pedals by the posted reviews are apparently pretty good. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BTarver
a racer
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have never read so much whining in one forum. Oh my goodness! Of course, there are better pedals on the market, but for the money you can't beat these. I have put these things through the ringer in the mountains around Phoenix. Uh, I think there's like dust and sand and big rocks and stuff. They work fine. Maybe you guys ought to service your equipment now and again. Have never had a problem with them. I had one, but it was my fault and quickly fixed it. Take it from an old roadie that loves the dirt, even the pricey Shimanos will fail you if you don't service them. Stop whining! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Don't, I repeat, Don't get the performance mc-7s. There is a small amount of aluminum holding the tension bolt inplace. If you touch anything with the front of this pedal, it is toast. Yes, its cheap, but it's lifespan is also very short. Its supposed to be a mountain bike pedal, so you think they would've designed it with this in mind. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TOM GIOVANNI
a cross-country rider
from ILLINOIS
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
BOUGHT THESE PEDALS 3 YEARS AGO AND HATED THEM! USING SPECIALIZED GROUND CONTROL SHOES THERE WAS NO WAY OF KNOWING IF I COULD CLIP OUT WHEN I NEEDED OR EVEN WANTED TO. AFTER SWITCHING TO NIKE SUPAH PUBAHS DIDN'T HELP AT ALL.
SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND BUY SHIMANO 535'S OR RITCHEY LOGIC, YOU'LL THANK YOUR SELF I'M SURE. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver. Washington
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
They are okay at best! Hard to clip in to and very cheap. Like Eric below,
my cleat retention bolt fell out, thus freeing the spring to fall out. I don'
know, I should have watched it more carefully but I've never had the other
pedals I've had just fall apart like these did. Buy the Shimano 535 from Supergo (you can't go wrong with them). I have them
and they are way better than Performance pedals.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Smelser
a cross-country rider
from Phila, PA
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got these pedals with my bike (a Performance 205). They worked ok for a while , but after only three months the cleat bolt fell out. I have had problems ever since. Performance doesn't sell them any more so you can't replace the cleats. They suck in the mud. I ripped up my knee after going through a puddle and then trying to get out. Spend a little money and have a happier ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Victim of cheap shit
a downhiller
from WISCONSIN
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First off these are made by wellgo as about 90% of all clipless pedals on the market are. Shimano is the only other company that makes pedals and they only market thier own. These pedals are dick. They really are clipless as I have broken off 3 of the 4 toe hooks and they have to be new and straight out of the box in order to work. Mud kills them and the Float is really a large slop zone. If you are thinking about new pedals buy something better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is definitely not a pedal for off roading. But for road or commuter use this is a good pedal for a great price. I've had mine for about 2 years and have logged 3000+ miles on them and still use the original cleats with no problems whatsoever.
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Submitted by
justin becker
a racer
from loveland/OH
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
they were my first clippless pedals,(i have ritcheys now)they were OK exept in mud. and they were never that easy to get out of. as i was saying, they are OK until i broke they engagement pieces on the pedal, twice | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Havoc
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great on the road or under IDEAL off road conditions. But ideal rarely happens, thus these pedals suck for mountain biking. If any dust or mud gets on them, you will break your ankles, knees and pelvis trying in vain to twist out of them. Put them on a road/touring bike or forget it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Thomas
a racer
from Claremont, Ca
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought these as my first clipless pedals, they made a bigger performance difference than suspension. However, these pedals are useless in mud and sand. For the price, these are awesome performance improveres. I doubt the 60-70 plus dollars that these big money posers are paying out for the genuine shimano stuff is buying them 60 to 70 dollars worth of more performance. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James DArienzo
a cross-country rider
from Hazlet, NJ
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For a first pair (for me) these pedals do the job. When muddy or dusty
you have to break your fuc***g ankle to get out of them. I had to make
sure there were trees around to lean on while I tried to get my foot free
on a muddy day. So I guess they suck ba**s. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thomas Lane
a cross-country rider
from Provo, UT
Date Reviewed: March 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
They usually work fine when clean and lubed, although they unexpectedly release on occasion. They don't work well when dirty. They don't at all work in mud. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeremy thoryk
a cross-country rider
from Norristown, Pa
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These pedals are an O.K. choice for the first timer, but if you want something serious, that works in all conditions, get the Time's, they have never failed me in any situation. The only poblem with the Performance's is that when there is any mud, or dirt, or grit in them at all, they don't work. If you are in, you are in you better get used to it because you are not getting out, no matter how strong you are. If all you ever do is ride in fair, dry, but not dusty conditions (where is thi) you will be satisfied with them. Just don't forget about the mud thing. before you buy, be sure to look over the whole market first. I own Time ATAc pedals and I love trhem, before I owned Ritchey's and I liked them, but they weren't as goo in the mud as i would have liked them to be. Onza's such. don't get them, especially if you live in an area where the temperature ever gets below 60 degrees. In summary, the Performance pedals work, but there are much better choices out there, especially if your area is wet and dirty. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lou Denaro
a cross-country rider
from Oxford, CT
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
They were my first pedals (the price was good). Not the pedal for mud (can't get in or out). Not the pedal for wet conditions either since the bearing has little protection. Therefore the pedal needs lots of maintenence in wet conditions. If you ride in mud and dry it's a great pedal, otherwise is a poor choice. I now have Shimano 747's and what a difference in how easy it is to exit them when their muddy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jessie McCuan
a weekend warrior
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my first pair of clipless pedals and as most are saying here, I have a problem stepping in when riding in the mud. Another problem I have is that even though I have the tension screw adjusted to the max, it is still too easy to step out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Neville
a weekend warrior
from Wheaton Illinois
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Good set of pedals for the money. Got the combo offer with shoes for $110. Keep these pedals well oiled or you will find it hard to get out. I just bought a new bike that came with SPD 535's. Can't tell any difference! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NF1
a cross-country rider
from mothers womb
Date Reviewed: November 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Really good set of pedals, are a little hard to engage, but white lighting clears that up, seem to hate mud though, engaging muddy pedals requires a substatnital stomp, and make sure you out befor you even think of stopping, big thinck alloy cage pritects it well from trail nasties, excelent first peadal and excelent value, I got quake shoes and these for 85 bucks and a package deal. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
COLIN SWAYSLAND
a cross-country rider
from PLANTATION, FLORIDA
Date Reviewed: July 4, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These pedals are great. They're my first clipless, but i think they perform pretty well. I ride terrain that is dry in some areas and wet and muddy in others. In the mud is their worst enemy. Trying to clip in after stepping in a mud pit is very difficult, trying to unclip is impossible ( it usually results in a hard fall against a tree or large rock. OUCH! All in all they're good pedals | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Silberg
a
from Rocville, Maryland
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
model: mc4
These pedals are great for the money. They are fairly easy to step into and get out of, and they are
very durable. The only problem that I have had is after stepping in mud, the pedals can be difficult
to click into, but they have always releases reliably. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a downhiller
from tulsa,ok
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
An off-road pedal ready for serious riding. It
is double sided for even better performance.
It is also very affordable. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kale Buonerba
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: April 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm sorry, but these pedals(MC4) kinda blow. I've just returned my second pair,
and exchanged them for Shimano 747's, knowing I will finally get pedals that
work well ALL the time. In normal conditions, the MC4 worked fine, but once
there was a trace of mud all hell broke loose. It became impossible to get
out, which caused me many muddy sides.
If you ride in mostly dry conditions, this pedal will work just fine, but
don't think about mud, because you'll be wearing it.
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Submitted by
Dan Fitek
a cross-country rider
from massachusetts
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I am happy with my pedals, they really take a beating:smashing on
rocks, submerged in water, etc. The only problem is when they get
sand and mud in them, they get sticky and you fall on your side when
you try to exit the pedals. That's a lot of fun.
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