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Carlos Herrera
a Racer
from Acworth, GADate Reviewed: January 26, 2011
Strengths: Bombproof!Weaknesses: None that I am aware ofBottom Line: In 2001 I wrote a review on these pedals. These are still on the same bike ten years later lending service as a single speed, still going strong!
Favorite Trail: Sope Creek
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Similar Products Used: Pretty much the whole Shimano spd line
Bike Setup: Raleigh hardtail, now a single speed
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Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Oak Park, California, USADate Reviewed: November 20, 2007
Strengths: They still rock!Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: I've had these pedals on my bike that I have ridden hard and regular for 15 years. The pedals just keep on going. I have a new bike on the way and have been looking at the reviews of the new SPD pedals so that my bike is 100% new. There is all this talk of broken spindles, broken springs, feet popping out under load, springs getting weak as time goes on - - - all the while my 737s just keep on going. I'm getting more and more sure that my 737s will be going on my new bike!
Favorite Trail: Cheseboro Palo Commado
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Look on road bike
Bike Setup: Klein Rascal, mostly XTR, with a new Klein Palomino on the way
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Holger
a Cross Country Rider
from GermanyDate Reviewed: January 4, 2007
Strengths: unbreakable, no need for special maintenanceWeaknesses: not very good in heavy mudBottom Line: Interesting to see people still writing reviews on a pedal system from the last century ....
I really like this pedal system. It is easy to use and it looks like that "we" still have some more years in front of us ...
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At: 1992 or 1993
Similar Products Used: nothing - since my 737's are still working :-)
Bike Setup: GT Karakoram Elite (92); XT; Mag21
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Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: December 15, 2006
Strengths: Last foreverWeaknesses: bit heavy but hey! Not good in mudBottom Line: I bought these in 1990 and 16 years later they are still my main and favorite pedal. I have had them on about 6 MTB's, 2 or 3 road bikes and they are still going strong. Overhauled them about a decade ago haven't touched them since. I want them to last forever, until I stop riding when I am 60 or something. I admit I rarely ride them in the wet and when they get caked in mud and sand they aren't great but I don't think many pedals are.
I'm sentimental about them too.
I have to give them 5/5, any product that lasts 16 years of regular riding has to be good.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: USA
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pierre bourgon
a Cross Country Rider
from cornwall, ON, CanadaDate Reviewed: November 27, 2005
Strengths: very durable. easy to get in and out of and they will not let go of the clete on the up-stroke.Weaknesses: heavyBottom Line: these pedals rule
Favorite Trail: everywhere
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At: Rhodes
Similar Products Used: other SPD pedals, however they are not as easy to get in and out of as these and they will not let go of the clete on the up-stroke.
Bike Setup: 1991 NISHIKI ARIAL all XT components. 1996 UNUVEGA 505 Deore LX components
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Sid Dunn
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockbridge, GA USADate Reviewed: December 29, 2004
Strengths: Durable and OK untill.........Weaknesses: Plastic resin whatever crossthreads very easily into pedal bodyBottom Line: what pedal do I try next? Or do I try to find plastic parts, which I have had no luck
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: First MTB pedal setup
Bike Setup: Klunker Schwinn frame from 80's, XT hubs, Sun Tour front, XT rear changers, Ritchey Vantage rims (originals) DT spokes. Otherwise 27 lbs of heavy workout that has seen many mountain passes.
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B Turner
a Cross Country Rider
from Yakima, WA, USADate Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Strengths: Bombproof!! Solid construction and ease of entry/exitWeaknesses: Weight, hard to cleanBottom Line: I'm feeling a bit nostalgic tonight since I just bought a pair of these on eBay to replace my original pair which were stolen in '97. Got totally ripped off... The guy promised me a pair of BRAND new 737s and sure enough the ones I receive look like they've had a grinder taken to them. The bearings are totally SHOT too - with enough play to slide a quarter between the spindle and the pedal body. Nevertheless, I LOVE these pedals - I was born and raised on these things and the entry/exit is the easiest I've ever experienced. I'm currently riding on Speedplay Frogs and after a few weeks of riding I still find myself looking down to make sure I'm lining my foot up right to enter. Never had to do that with the 737s! A bit on the heavy side, but hey, they're from the early 90's!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Local Shop
Similar Products Used: Shimano PD-M747, Speedplay Frog
Bike Setup: 1992 Trek 9500, Full XTR - first generation M900 series!!
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jonathan mitchell
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from somerville, maDate Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Strengths: Back in the day, they had lots.
Currently: nostalgia.Weaknesses: Everybody knows they suck in mud and are heavyBottom Line: Just wanted to say that despite what one reviewer said, in my opinion these pedals have the best bearing seal ever!!
Two years in slop, snow and muck and the grease inside was brand new looking. Bright neon green grease!! No contamination whatsoever.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: other shimano's, speedplay magnums and frogs.
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Mads Meldgaard
a Racer
from Aarhus, DenmarkDate Reviewed: February 4, 2002
Strengths: Build to last, very precise click-in in the dryWeaknesses: Heavy (approx. 550 gr. or more than a pound)
Forget about them in mudBottom Line: I had these pedals for 6 years, putting about 10000 of forrest km summer/winter on them with no signs of wear (a slight bit of play in one axel) - getting quit nostalgic writting about them!
The weigt and mud issues is not up to date anymore. 2 chillies for function + 1 chilli for durability.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Similar Products Used: Time Attack
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Carlos Herrera
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta,GaDate Reviewed: October 19, 2001
Strengths: Bulletproof, last forever, reliable, Shimano stuff, Install-ride-forget.Weaknesses: Weight, mud collectors.Bottom Line: I have been checking for replacement pedals, Shimano preferable, have heard bad reviews about 858's, so far there is no match for my good old 737's. Probably they will die in my arms (my feet)
Favorite Trail: Sope Creek
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: I've been riding since '95, believe or not these have been my pedals all this time.
Bike Setup: Raleigh Hard Tail, XT everything 2000/2001 except pedals
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Tosh
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, ONDate Reviewed: June 7, 2001
Strengths: Last forever, reliable, indestructibleWeaknesses: Heavy, big, ugly but it's so old I guess that's to be
expected. plus it gets filled up with mudBottom Line: I love these pedals cuz i've had em for five years
and i've never greased them or taken the time
to clean it; I keep meaning to but I never do cuz
of school etc. In dry conditions the pedals
work very well but when it gets muddy these
pedals are horrible. I can barely clip in. Despite that
i have to give it five chillis because they've been with
me for so long. If you can buy em used though I would suggest you rather pay some more and get some 858's or somethin.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: ritchey, some ghetto clipless/pedal
Bike Setup: K2 Razorback f/s, crosslink fork, classic 95 XTR crank.
race face etc....
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Antioch, CA, USADate Reviewed: May 29, 2000
Strengths: Durable, comfortable, predictable entry/release.Weaknesses: Weight, no float, not so good in gooey mud.Bottom Line: I've had these pedals since they first came out, and they are still working great. I've since bought a bunch of used ones to keep as spares and put on other bikes I have. I have the 747s, but because of their small platform, they hurt my feet on long rides, so I switched back to the 737s (I think Shimano made a mistake by going to such a small platform on the 747s). The 737s were the first SPDs that started the trend. They are practically bulletproof and have real ball bearings in them (unlike others where at least one of the bearings is a bushing). However they have little or no float, so your cleat adjustment must be spot on. Look elsewhere if you have sensitive knees.
Favorite Trail: Ridge Trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: 747s.
Bike Setup: Cannondale Killer V-HT with XT full-sized drivetrain.
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Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MNDate Reviewed: March 26, 2000
Strengths: Durable, easy to clip into, you stay in them!Weaknesses: Difficult to rebuild, no float, HEAVYBottom Line: This is one durable pedal. I used mine for 7 years before they finally gave up. The plastic axle retain is a liability, and the lack of float would always give me sore knees on longer rides. But they're easy to get into and you stay in. Very good pedal.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Wellgo, Ritchey, Look
Bike Setup: Ritchey P-20, Judy SL
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James
a Racer
from Austin TXDate Reviewed: January 7, 2000
Strengths:
The indestructable comment is acurate.Weaknesses:
WeightBottom Line: I am appalled that pedal has gotten such bad reviews. These pedals are the full on Sh*t. If you got ran over by a mack truck the pedals would survive.
I sold mine for Ritcheys as I'm a weight weinie but my frugal (tight a$$) buddy has been running them since 93 and other than spraying them with WD-40 has never serviced them.
When future archeologist find relics of mountain biking it will probably be a set of 737s.
Rock on 737s.
6 chilis for... I mean 5 chilis for function and durability.
Did I mention this product totally changed the future of MTBing.
Favorite Trail:
Flat creek ranch
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
Multiple Ritheys and clones
Bike Setup:
'98 M-2 S-Works
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Richard
a Cross-Country Rider
from SimmsDate Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Strengths:
None that I could find.Weaknesses:
Seals in name only, more like warnings. They barely keep out small birds and rocks, and only when new. Weaks spindles, a pain to reassemble and adjust.Bottom Line: I got these pedals, used, with my Schwinn, as well as the pedal tool and new spindles/rebuild kits for them. The fact that some of the balls were crushed to powder and one spindle was bent was irrelivant to me. The seals with the new axle/rebuild kits were nasty plastic and barely any abetter than the totally worn out ones. I started to rebuild them when I realized what a pain (and I'm a good mechanic and have been a technical editor/writer) they were going to be. I'd also just been introduced to Speedlplays. It was immediately pointless to continue with the Spuds, so I traded them to my ex-wife...heh, heh, heh!
Favorite Trail:
local secret trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Onza.H.O.'s, Speedplay Frogs.
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Paramount hardtail.
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