This is a Dual Salom, Freeride, BMX style platform/SPD with dual sided entry, dual sided spring tension adjustment and Shimano's patented "pop-up" feature.
very poor mud clearance, plastic surround provides no benefit, heavy.
Similar Products Used:
crank bros and other shimano
Bike Setup:
long travel hardtail
Bottom Line:
These things suck. No, you can't ride them unclipped, you slide off on anything bumpy and the cleat interface annoys the balls of your feet. No, they're not any easier to get in to in difficult places, the plastic throws your foot completely clear of the pedal if its vertical. Eventually you'll tag a rock and break the plastic cage. When you cut away the broken plastic you're left with a generation-old xc spd that sheds mud surprisingly poorly. pdm-520's are a much better pedal.
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Submitted by
pipexp
a Cross Country Rider
from Temuco, Chile Date Reviewed: May 21, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Strengths:
Easy to clip in and out, it weight not too
Weaknesses:
Uncomfortable cage, works bad in mud
Bottom Line:
Very good pedal, really comfortable with cycling shoes and clip out when is necesary do it, example fall down. Cage is a little uncomfortable when use normal shoes.
Allows efficient pedaling and very safe foot position this is because allows some lateral foot movements.
Recomendable to knee problems riders.
looks good
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Submitted by
1megadude
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk Grove, CA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anything new
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Sports Chalet
Strengths:
Cage keeps foot stable.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
Other SPD peds.
Bike Setup:
'07 Stumpy
Bottom Line:
Good ped. for the price I paid. I happen to be at a Sports Chalet and could not believe the price. I have another set of these peds. on another bike that I purchased for $70 and have not had any problems yet. I've hit rocks with them and they still spin well. I have not used these in the sand but I have tried in the mud with no problems. The cage helps distribute your foot pressure over a larger area and keeps your foot more comfortable not to mention the added stability they provide. The weight is ok for the benefits they provide. A good trade off. So far so good.
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Submitted by
makking
a Weekend Warrior
from Longmont Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
A compromise that lets you down. Either get clips or platform, or better yet, one set of each.
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Submitted by
TRANCE 1
a Cross Country Rider
from n.s.w Date Reviewed: October 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
easy in and out
Weaknesses:
CRAP pedals!an annoying clicking noise when pedaling that started 2 months after purchased,no good with runners to ride to the shop as one end sticks up into sole.
Bottom Line:
For myself i will not be buyng these again i'll be spending a bit more to get decent ones.CRAP!
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Submitted by
rmeurer
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: July 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mustang
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
rei
Strengths:
cage can stabilize your shoe
Weaknesses:
Cage does not allow for casual riding without cleated shoes. In fact is a little misleading considering the format of the pedal. History says stay away from this product.
Similar Products Used:
m324
Bike Setup:
ancient GT hardtail
Bottom Line:
Plan A was a Nike shoes and Shimano M424. After reading reviews I found this to be a big mistake. Major problems with both products; multiple accounts of the product falling apart. The M424 is clipless pedals on both sides and the cage design does not ease use without cleated shoes. I was confused why they designed with cage like that and read from other reviews the cage comes apart ...BAD NEWS. I have been riding with clips for 10 years, so I just need a pedal with side for cleatless shoes. All figured out with the help of mtbr.com and Really Expensive inc. Ended up with MT31 shoe and M324 pedal.
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Submitted by
John D
a Weekend Warrior
from Crestone, CO USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Local Secret
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS Kristi Mtn Sports Alamosa, CO
Strengths:
I see the reviews on these pedals are mixed. I think they have got a bad rap, but if anything changes I will re-review them. So far these pedals have been a great value for the money. I like the fact that they have platforms and SPD inserts on both sides and you don;t have to fumble around to flip the SPD side up like some pedals. The cage seems pretty bomber to me and can be replaced if it does get broken.
Weaknesses:
None so far, some people say it is heavy but I'm not as concerned about weight as some people are.
Similar Products Used:
Basic SPDs and platforms
Bike Setup:
2004 Marin Bolinas Ridge Hardtail.
Bottom Line:
Great Value for the pedal you get. So far so good.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: March 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Lysterfield competition trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
VicMTB
Strengths:
very little
Weaknesses:
cage, end cap tension design.
Similar Products Used:
m5-20
Bike Setup:
xc hardtail
Bottom Line:
this is a follow up to my review two below. The end cap has come off a total off 4 times-2 each pedal. Shocking design with a tiny screw holding the tension on the pedal. Not worth the money. buy m5-20's for the same price. i use these for xc riding and the cage is still fine. BAD DESIGN-try to avoid.
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Submitted by
Abstrakt
a Downhiller
from So Cal Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
Cheap
Weaknesses:
Cheap
Similar Products Used:
First set of clips used
Bike Setup:
07 Glory
Bottom Line:
I've read about the cage being weak on these pedals and its true. Banged it up against a rock and left cage broke in half. I'm sure these will be ok for XC riding although they are a tad bit heavy, but look elsewhere for aggressive riding.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, australia Date Reviewed: November 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Lysterfiedl competition Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Vicmtb
Strengths:
Adjustable tension, fairly light
Weaknesses:
plastic cage, end cap
Similar Products Used:
shimano spd-m520
Bike Setup:
xc-hardtail
Bottom Line:
Do NOT buy these! iv'e used mine for 1 month, 3 weeks and the end cap shot out as i was CASUALLY riding home from sport and i lost the spring. The other end cap looks like its about to fall off as well. This is not a weight related issue as i only weigh around 60-65 kilo's-the pedals should be able to take much more than this. (end cap is the cap with the shimano spd symbol on it) the pedal now has no spring load and will hopefully be replaced with shimano spd m-520 pedals. do not buy these if you wish to use them for a long period of time. cant even handle xc and urban riding.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: October 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Cheap. Can be used with street shoes.
Weaknesses:
Grim. Inconsistent clipping-out led to 3 falls on one ride. Don't think its me, I've XT and DX on two other bikes - no issue.
Similar Products Used:
M647 - great M770 - great
Bike Setup:
Old Specialized Stumpy M2
Bottom Line:
They're cheap for a reason. If you can't afford better than these, stay with toe-clips !
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Sérgio Mourato
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
Avalanche
Strengths:
Very good to who is initiating "clipping". It where my first pedals and it were very good to learn. I even hit a rock more a less at 30kmh and it just break the resin in one point, but it continues joining.
Weaknesses:
With mud/sand it became a little difficult to clip-off, and I always use it in the minimum tension.
Just gave 4 in price, because they aren't expensive at all, for such a good pedal in my opinion.
Finally I give 5 in Overall because I've made 800kms (500 miles) with them, I've hitten some rocks severall times with them, and they continue just fine. The weight isn't very much for an entry level, and for me they really deserve the 5 for someone who is initiating the clipping habbit. Just not recommend for someone who have train doing it.
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Submitted by
Corey
a Cross Country Rider
from Kansas City, MO Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Not sure, maybe good to learn in? They did work OK for me commuting and road riding normal.
Weaknesses:
I had on weakest tension and they were very hard to clip out when caked with mud.
I was trying to roll a stoppie and endoed over the bars on the street. I walked off gracefully but the pedal cage broke off the axle on the outside.
Similar Products Used:
My first clipless, I bought some Time Atac Alium to try instead, haven't installed yet.
Bike Setup:
2006 Gary Fisher Tassajara with BB7 discs, mostly aggressive XC riding.
Bottom Line:
These would probably be alright for someone starting out clipless who isn't going to abuse them or ride in any mud/snow.
It ended up I didn't really like the platforms on there because pedaling with normal shoes you have the pressure point from the clip mechanism for one and the traction sucked on top of that.
I decided I will just swap over pedals if I want to ride more freestyle(ish).
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Submitted by
simon howes
a Cross Country Rider
from england Date Reviewed: July 12, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
broadribbs leamington spa
Strengths:
lightweight
Weaknesses:
the first time i went out on the bike, i knocked a tree stump and the plastic(!) resin cage came off the pedal.the spring does not work now for the pop up clips because the plastic is damaged.very poor quality cage and seems very daft to make the pedal plastic.it just can't stand up to anything. also you try to get hold of the so called repacement cages they advertise on the box....impossible. next time stick with a metal petal, not a cheap piece of plastic.
Bike Setup:
mongoose
Bottom Line:
very poor quality the plastic cage on the pedal is kids stuff. lasted only a week!!!
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Submitted by
Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: July 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
wooly hat shop
Strengths:
Cheap to buy, easy to clip in and out, easy to use without clipless shoes (going to the shops etc)
Weaknesses:
Bearings are weak. Plus, they're advertised as cartridge bearings - check out the exploded view diagrams on Shimano site - shows loose ball bearings on ALL their pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Several shimano SPDs, Eggbeaters etc.
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 with Magura Laurin 130
Bottom Line:
The bearings started making 'clunking' noises after about 3 rides. I switched to my old DX SPDs which are still running smooth after 15 years! I need an easy clip in pedal with a cage and Shimano compatible cleats (all my other bikes have Shimano SPD pedals) with a long life bearing.
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Submitted by
Austin Barnard
a
from St Clair Shores MI USA Date Reviewed: April 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
It's actually pretty light and is easy to unclip out of. These pedals also have adjustable tension.
Weaknesses:
Like some have pointed out below, the spring came out of the side. I bought these pedals in the fall and have mostly ridden on cemenet. On my second time out to the trails this year it broke.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano m520
Bike Setup:
Stock Trek 4500
Bottom Line:
Please do not buy this pedal I am an urban/xc rider and it couldn't stand up to my riding !!!!!!!!!!!!!
It seems that this is a problem with this pedal !!!!!!
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Submitted by
Chas
a Weekend Warrior
from Nth. Brabant The Netherlands Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
Stable and comfortable without cleats.
Weaknesses:
Plastic frame is weak. This model had an aluminium frame until 2002. If you hit a stump or rock with the pedal thhe spring can fly out. That happened in the first week I had them and was promptly replaced under warranty. Can clog up a bit in the mud.
Similar Products Used:
This model with aluminium frame and Shimano PD-M515
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX860 Hardtail with Manitou Axel Comp fork, Shimano LX/XT gears and Avid Juicy 5 Disc brakes
Bottom Line:
Good allround pedals. You can use them with or without cleats. Excellent if you are learnig to use cleats. Gives you the option of clicking in the cleats or riding loose.
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Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from Hunt Valley, MD, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Alpine, CA
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Lutherville Bike Shop
Strengths:
light for caged SPD
Weaknesses:
tension too tight even when loosened. REALLY POORLY DESIGNED END CAP/SPRING HOLDER!!!
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC, Shimano M636
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler
Bottom Line:
I dunno what they were thinking with this end cap design! My right pedal vomitted out the end cap and the contents inside, chewed up the splined cap thing, rendering it useless! only reason I still had the cap was because I was on my winter trainer, otherwise it would've been lost on the trail.
Time to look for a good replacement set!!
Don't buy! They're not worth the hassle!
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sprain Ridge Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
great to know that this pedal is multipurpose, great price
Weaknesses:
pop out feature hurts
Similar Products Used:
Shimano M515 for past 10 years
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900 - stock
Bottom Line:
this is a great bang for the buck multipurpose SPD. I rarely ride w/o my clipped shoes but sometimes I do, and it's great to have that option..but the main reason I got it was b/c I do a lot of XC riding that requires me to clip out often and jump in my clips where I won't have much time before I have to clip out - this is the best compromise. yes it's a bit flimsy w/ the plastic cage, my biggest complaint is that the pop out actually interferes with the middle of my foot - it hurts a bit. it's like you have to fight against it while it's trying to pop up and gets annoying after time. that's all - but price vs value - not a bad trade off here.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Dayton, MN, USA Date Reviewed: June 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim, UT
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar.com
Strengths:
Good all around design at an afordable price
Weaknesses:
Plastic cage wears after a lot of use
Similar Products Used:
Shimano M-520, 505
Bike Setup:
Ibex Apogee LX
Bottom Line:
These were my first pair of clipless pedals I got over 3 years ago and I still love them. I've used them on road and for mountain biking. I like the cage when I'm mountian biking for when I can't clip in right away. The platform was also nice on my college bike I used for some commuting without special shoes. On the downside the outer attachment of the plasic cage is a bit worn after years of use. But they are still holding together after lots of miles and a few hard ones in Moab. The cage also makes it a bit harder to clip in but at the same time it is easier to align your shoe with the cage on the pedal.
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from Bellevue, WA, USA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Montlake Kirkland
Strengths:
Good Looks Platform/Clip (so you don't have to use silly shoes for short rides :P) No accidental clip-outs [yet] Easy clip in. Oodles of grease.
Weaknesses:
Plastic/Resin platform. Tension screw placement.
Similar Products Used:
None, first clipless.
Bike Setup:
K2 Attack '06, Marzocchi Z1 FR III Fork
Bottom Line:
Good for beginners. This and the Shimano MA80s was a good deal (less then $150) and easy to pick up. First day and I can clip out easily, no falls yet. It's strong enough to hold me in when I'm popping the back tire up over obstacles at a low angle.
These are good learning pedals, but I'll probobly be getting some eggbeaters after some more practice with these.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, CA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Gabrieleno
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
Montrose Bike Shop
Strengths:
Easy to clip in and out of, cheap, great for beginners, cage performs well
Weaknesses:
Does not clear mud well, tension adjusters could be better placed, cage does not provide nearly enough traction
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I am surprised to find so many people giving these pedals bad reviews. I go riding 1-2 times a week on moderately difficult trails and I have not had any problems with these pedals as far as the cage breaking. In my opinion, they hold up well under stress and, for the price, they are great pedals. They are very easy to clip in and out of. The biggest problem I have is that it does not clear mud well at all, and you often have to kick your feet against the frame of the bike to get the mud off. Also, they could have made the tension adjustment a bit easier to access.
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Submitted by
Chico Llanes
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: October 3, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Bottom of the food chain pedals
Weaknesses:
poor construction very little use
Similar Products Used:
just about any MTB pedal best get Egg Beaters or Time
Bike Setup:
MotoBacane 600ht, Alivio Disc Brakes, Deore all around...
Bottom Line:
After taking a few stumps and trees, the end caps fall apart and the plastic cage is useless. the Plastic is pretty strong, but if you plan on taking your ride on some serious trails, look into Egg Beater or Time pedals.
These would be good for a daily commuter who doesn't want to slap on your cleated shoes. They are nice if you just want some sandles to take a ride to the store.
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Submitted by
Terence
a Downhiller
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: May 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Its great! I'm smashed mine quite a bit and its been fine, at first i was a bit dubious about the plastic cage. But it is surprisingly strong. Cleat mechanism works perfectly, the red indicator thing tells you how much preload there is on the springs and its spot on.
Weaknesses:
Some premature wearing (from smashing it) out of the cage but they are replaceable so meh. Also, its mud shedding isn't the best.
Similar Products Used:
545's
Bottom Line:
Its perfect for the price, if you had the extra $50 bucks you could get the 545's with the metal cage.
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Jean-Marc
a Cross Country Rider
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: December 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
jura mountain
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
migros
Strengths:
Price,platform cage,relative low weight for this kind of pedals.
Weaknesses:
Not to good with mud
Similar Products Used:
Time Z control, Shimano 324
Bike Setup:
XT, Magura Louise; MX comp ETA, X-fusion 02, CONTINENTAL VERTICAL
Bottom Line:
Personnally, I really like those pedals. In technical spot you can always clip out and sill have a good grip on your pedal. I own too some Times Z control twice the price but still rather like the Shimano 424. After 20 months of use they are ready to be replaced and I think I will buy the same one
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Patrick Walsh
a Cross Country Rider
from Leander Texas Date Reviewed: November 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The Nut!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Cheap
Weaknesses:
Plastic Cage
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Specialized RockHopper
Bottom Line:
I have used these peddals for 6months and I love em. I must be lucky. I got em and then loosend them up and I was able to clip and un-clip no problem.
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Carl
a Weekend Warrior
from North Arlington,NJ, 07031 Date Reviewed: October 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Asaph Road Tioga State Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
jenson usa
Strengths:
Cheap for new riders. That's it!!!
Weaknesses:
Looks cheap, feels cheap, and is cheap!!! The plastic cage is very fragile.
Similar Products Used:
None, first clipless pedal.
Bike Setup:
Cannodal F400
Bottom Line:
If you want to spend 30 bucks on a pedal to learn how to clip in and out then it is worth it. These pedals are very cheap and you get what you pay for. Other than that it was an introduction for me to the sport of mountain biking and how pedals might be the most important component of riding. I busted my pedals during some real strenuous single track. I am now the proud user of Time ATAC Z control pedal, which I will be reviewing in due time.
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Bay Area Rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Alameda, CA Date Reviewed: September 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
everything but the plastic cage
Weaknesses:
Weak Cage and end cap locking system
Similar Products Used:
First clipless pedal
Bike Setup:
Marin Steel Hardtail.
Bottom Line:
Right end cap fell off and caused the whole cage to bend off the spindle. used for less then a month, fell over twice (cuz i forgot i was secured to the pedals when stopped)and im a light rider. Will go to LBS and price replacement parts while i shop for something more durable...can u believe the LBS guy talked me into buying the platic cage instead of the more espensive metal caged version! last time i listen to them...
other then that it has work fine...
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Submitted by
Ollie
a Weekend Warrior
from Carmel NY Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Nimham Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
BikeWay
Strengths:
Easy to clip in some platform for beginners. Adjustable tension.
Weaknesses:
Hard to clip out of even at low setting. Cage came apart after hitting a rock.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper comp. Xtr rear derailur
Bottom Line:
Not a bad pedal for some one first tryin clipless. the price was right I will probably upgrade in the near future.
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Robert
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Oakes Fire Trail, Blue Mtns
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Rebel
Strengths:
cheap, has a platform around it
Weaknesses:
tricky to get in and out until i adjusted them... had a few stacks, after reading these reviews I wouldn't of got one,
Similar Products Used:
some cheapie wellgos that lasted a long time.. but wayy to much float
Bike Setup:
new Giant VT3
Bottom Line:
i should've gone for something with a metal cage... oh well, by the sound of the other reviews, it won't take too long before i destroy it
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Submitted by
Jonathan Wee
a
from Perth, WA, Australia Date Reviewed: December 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
A$99.95 at TBE Willetton
Bottom Line:
Yesterday I post a review about these pedals. Today I got the pedals checked out at my bike shop. The BSG set the binding tension under Shimano's 'minimum' tension. Now I feel more confident about these pedals.
TIP: Before you first clip in set the binding tension under Shimano's red indicator limit until the firm pressure is gone, set up to firm, then step down three clicks. Now the pedals' binding tension is light and Safe for you to fine tune to your liking. Perform this tip at your own risk I will not responsibilty if anything goes wrong.
SPDs are okay but save and get CRANK BROTHERS EGG BEATERS C A$199, approx.US$100 Crank Brothers' base model that absolutly fabulous or any other Time mechanisim pedal.
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Submitted by
Jonathan Wee
a
from Perth, Western Australia, Australia Date Reviewed: December 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Muddy stuff, but havee to clean drivetrain after sigh...
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
A$99.95 at T.B.E. Willetton
Strengths:
-Cheap -Cage for feet to engage first when pumping up steep hill, eg. stopping due to washout.
Weaknesses:
-Only used it for two days and i have scrapped at least 6 square centimetres of skin due against gravel, rocks,the road and trees due to the DANGEROUSLY tight binding tension even at minimum tension. I tried setting to minimum tension, clean the pedal and relube the pedal and it is still bloody hard to engage and more importantly DISENGAGE.
Similar Products Used:
VP-150 clipless pedals- A$70
Bike Setup:
Avanti Ventura FX with Rock Shox Judy XC Air and the Michelin handgrips deserve a mention, Ergonomics 101.
Bottom Line:
I am an experianced clipless user and these pedals or the cleat i don't know which but they are DANGEROUS, UNSAFE minimum binding tension. Cost me A$30 more than my first clipless pedals VP-150 which i broke hitting a rock because i does not have a cage to protect it,but the UNSAFE nature of the binding tension now i am returning in to the shop to get checked out. Instead of spending A$30 more, i should have spent A$130 more and get the CRANK BROTHERS base pedal, the EGG BEATER C A$199. -SWEET, SWEET Time mechanism. -Freak out Everyone with its freakishly cool design. Bottom line- save up, buy SAFER pedals one with the no-brainer proper Time mechanism.
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Submitted by
Jason
a
from Travis CA Date Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything..
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Ray's Cycle in Vacaville
Strengths:
Maybe a little lighter...
Weaknesses:
Plastic cages. Shimano service.
Similar Products Used:
"Wish I owned Mallet C's by Crank Bros"
Bike Setup:
Haro X2
Bottom Line:
I just want to discourage others from making the same mistake I did. These pedals suck. The right pedal cage came off on the end and the spring that keeps the tension on the cleat got all screwed up(I wasn't even off road). The cages are also weak, every little bump on a rock results in damage, to the extent that the tread is barely even there any more. This was only after about a month of riding, and they have been at shimano for a month because shimano won't just replace them. They are trying to throw some replacement parts at them instead of giving me a new set.. (which is what I want so I can trade them in and get some decent pedals). They may be lighter, but they are definatley weaker. Maybe the aluminum cages were the way to go. I hate to dog any product, but these pedals are terrible. I read the Mallet C review and I'm sorry I just didn't save my money and get those. Maybe I'd be riding right now instead of writing this review.
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Submitted by
king
a Weekend Warrior
from qld australia Date Reviewed: October 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
daisy hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
park bikes
Strengths:
they are clipless
Weaknesses:
they break when riding
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
mongoose wing dual sus
Bottom Line:
I got a good deal on these, but they are too weak. They broke after two rides, the right pedal cage broke at the side. The design is flawed as the cage is only held on at the outside by a plastic lockring. It breaks alot easier than my old toe clip nylon pedal which have taken a lot of abuse. Look at the 545's if you want this style of pedal and can afford it, they have an alloy cage that looks stronger. These are my first clipless pedals and I am not impressed by the durability. I will swap them for standard spd's maybe 520's or something when the replacement pedals come in under warranty. My mate toured around the US on these pedals and they are great for non offroad, light recreation use, but if you ride MTB seriously, then look elsewhere
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Submitted by
tl1
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterford, Michigan USA Date Reviewed: September 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
All of them.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
www.jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Durable, inexpensive, good float, it's an SPD.
Weaknesses:
Mud and snow clogs them.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 959, 535, 747, Frogs, various Wellgo SPDs, Victor SPDs, Ritchey SPDs, various platform pedals.
Bike Setup:
Surly Instigator with 125mm Fox Vanilla fork.
Bottom Line:
It works just like an SPD and that's good. They're not great in mud but I rarely ride when it's muddy anyway. The pedal and the plastic cage have been very durable so far. My pedals came from the factory adjusted very tight for some reason. I've never used a pedal that was close to being that tight before, I literally couldn't clip out after clipping in the first time I rode them. I'd hate to think of a beginner trying to use them adjusted that tight.
My son rides the bike they're installed on with just his non-SPD Vans shoes on and they work fine for that, he says that after a few miles you don't feel the pedal slightly protruding into your shoe sole.
They're around 100 grams lighter than the similar SPD pedal with the metal cage. I like these pedals!
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Submitted by
Never Mind
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Canada Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The 6.9 (national course) Camp Fortune
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Local shop
Strengths:
A red tension meter shows you how tight your pedal is. Very easy to install. Easy to ajust.
Weaknesses:
Mud tends to clog the pedal. The red tension meter is good but after a few muddy rides you can't see it. Traction off the pedal is okay. The plastic is good for recreational riders but no others.
Similar Products Used:
Crank Bros Egg beater Mallet C, Time Z (both better then this shimano pedal)
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar XLT 1.0 stock will these pedals.
Bottom Line:
Good value, yet average rating. I would pay the few extra dollars for the metal platform, but i must say even if you do break the plastic platform shimano will supply you will another one. But you know how much of a hassle that would be.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Oak Park, IL USA Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Palos Forest Preserve
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
37.00
Strengths:
Very easy to get in and out of, largely thanks to platform.
Weaknesses:
A bit tricky in lots of mud.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 515
Bike Setup:
'98 Gary Fisher Tassjara (rigid), STX stuff, Conty Explorer Tires
Bottom Line:
This is a great pedal for making the transition from toe clips to clipless. They're easy to get in and out of than the Shimano 515's I have on my road bike -- because of the platform, seems to me -- gives some kind of leverage. If you're thinking about going clipless, this is the pedal to start with.
I put these on my bike, used them a few times, then went back to the toe clips because I needed to use regular shoes for some rides. I put them back on when I had completely acclimated myself to the 515's on my road bike and started finding the toe clips a real hassle. Yes, there is a transition period, but once you're used to clipless, there's no comparison. Being clipped in forces you to have more balls when it comes to more technical stuff, and really helps with stability and getting going again when you do have to unclip.
I mention all this, since I think of this as an entry level clipless, so a lot of guys thinking about getting this pedal are considering the jump to clipless. Do it -- you won't regret it. Just be careful your first few rides; set the release to come off quick, and don't do the most technical trail your first time out.
One Note: I've found they're totally useless without SPD shoes, contrary to what some say.
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Submitted by
Little Welsh boy
a
from Wales, UK Date Reviewed: August 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The Open Road :-)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$47.00
Purchased At:
Cyclemart
Strengths:
Good, cheap first time pedal
Weaknesses:
Major problem: plastic cage has come away from outboard side on one pedal, retaining screw has worked loose and bits have been lost.
Minor problems: Cage gets scratched up, plating comes away from clip mechanism and tension screws sometimes work loose with vibration.
Similar Products Used:
Folding pedals, Regular MTB pedals with and without clips and straps, PowerGrips
Bike Setup:
Brompton T6 with lowered gearing
Bottom Line:
You may say what does a folding bike rider know about MTB kit... well there isn't much specific folding kit around so I have to make do. And I do ride my 16" wheels off-road!
These were my first clipless pedals and they have broken, I have put a lot of miles (500+) in just over one month but that is no excuse. I'm considering making a warranty claim.
I like the plastic cage because I can let other people ride my bike who don't have cycling shoes...
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Submitted by
cecivic
a Cross Country Rider
from near Boston, MA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
North Shore Cycles
Strengths:
Price, easy to clip in to/out of pedals
Weaknesses:
not totally durable
Similar Products Used:
stock clip pedals
Bike Setup:
01 Specialized Rockhopper FSR XC
Bottom Line:
After proper adjustment, it was easy to clip in to and get out of. After a couple months, the spring that helps the clip "pop up" came off. That resulted in the cage "dangling" a little bit off the axle. But still, it still can support my shoes when unclipped. I could even comfortably use my basketball sneakers with these pedals.
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Submitted by
Justin
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Slippery Pig
Strengths:
Easy to get in/out of.
Weaknesses:
Plastic cage
Similar Products Used:
545
Bike Setup:
Bullit w/5th, Shiver DC....
Bottom Line:
Two days riding, two pedals destroyed. Plastic cage broke 1st day when I hit a rock climbing, could not be re-built. 2nd day broke plastic cage when I unclipped & put my foot down, shoes grabbed the edge of cage & pulled it apart. The "Pig" gave me full refund for them & now back on 545's. Nice idea on these but way too weak.
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Submitted by
Dan Lat
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: May 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Red Hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Bike Barn
Strengths:
Clips in/out easy enough. Still working
Weaknesses:
The resin cage scratches deep every time I scrape along a rock. peels away like normal 'plastic' pedals (althoug I was assured that it wouldnt. You need to clip in because the platform is just too small and narrow.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano PD-M646 - Get these
Bottom Line:
Only good if you're always clipped in. If you're like me and want to clip out while going down a hard trail, then you need a wide platform. These wont do it for you. Because they're so narrow, I feel like i'm always going to fall of the sides of it. And when not clipped in, you feel this lump right in the middle of your foot. I tried the PD-M646. Much better. nice platform without the lump being so obvious. I should've gotton these
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Submitted by
wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from geraldton australia Date Reviewed: May 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the next one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
bikeforce geraldton
Bottom Line:
this is an update to the review I posted a month ago we have had quite a bit of rain in the last couple of weeks and have found that these pedals clog up badly in the mud so these pedals will be regulated to my road bike when I make up my mind what to get next I still think they are a great starter pedal and apart from that I still think they are a pretty good pedal for the money
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Submitted by
Gabriel
a Cross Country Rider
from Mexico Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
Price Easy to clip in/out
Weaknesses:
The plastic case is very weak
Bike Setup:
Kona Cindercone
Bottom Line:
This are pretty confortable first-time pedals, but the plastic cage around them broke in the first month, I tried gluing it together but it just doesn't hold anymore. I've been using them like that for months and it doesn't bother me when I ride, it's just annoying to have the pedal broken.
I like the mechanism, so for my next ones I will probably stay with Shimano... but I wouldn't buy these model again because of the cheap plastic casing. If you're on the market, get a better model... it's worth the extra bucks. This pedal should not be more than US$30.
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Submitted by
Edo Marusic
a Weekend Warrior
from Zagreb, Croatia Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Maraton, Brezice
Strengths:
Can't say much in its favour
Weaknesses:
Didn't last long
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo, Champagnolo on my road bike
Bike Setup:
Kona hardtail, Lx parts
Bottom Line:
The cage is made of cheap plastic and it has a cap that keeps the cage spring inside. You can get it off with Your nail. It went off together with the spring and the pedal was useless. I was adviced to tahe Shimano SPD instead od Ritchey because they have two ball bearings while Ritchey stuff has only one. Thus, they are supposed to last longer. Well they do not since they have parts made of cheap plastic and You will newer get even close to wear out the bearings.
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Submitted by
P Dill
a Weekend Warrior
from Paranaque, Philippines Date Reviewed: May 13, 2003
Broke both of my resin cages on the first ride alone! And I wasn't even on a trail. It was an on-road thing wherein the pace was for recreational riding. The product advertisement makes it appear that you can use the pedals comfortably even if you are not wearing spd shoes. NOT!!!! I've tried riding em' while wearing a pair of slippers and they're not comfy at all.
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Submitted by
wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from western australia Date Reviewed: April 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the next one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
bikeforce geraldton
Strengths:
strong, had a few stacks nothing broken yet fairly good value
Weaknesses:
bit heavy can be hard to clip in at times shoes tend to move around a bit
Similar Products Used:
none, trusted in shimano product
Bike Setup:
dbr v6 with phsylo's, dice rims and wtb power saddle
Bottom Line:
i do a lot of aggressive cross country riding and have found these clips to be great for most of my riding, gets a little scary in a tight situation and can't unclip quick enough. also able to ride to work during the week with out spd shoes only problem is centre a bit high and normal shoes dont sit flat on pedals other than that a great intro/budget pedal
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Submitted by
tim
a Weekend Warrior
from pomona, ca, USA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Chino Stae Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
Advark Cycles
Strengths:
price durable cage is replacabe
Weaknesses:
resin cage (wears down overtime) mud shedding
Similar Products Used:
cheap generic platforms that broke, after 2 weeks, on my bike
Bike Setup:
stock except pedals
Bottom Line:
These pedals are for people who are first trying clipless pedals. I had these pedals for three months and they've been working fine for me. These are terrible at shedding mud espically after rains. When mud gets on these, you'll find youself struggling to clip in. Basically these work great on clear and dry days. Overall, the price is great and unbeatable.
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Submitted by
Pierre L'Archevêque
a Cross Country Rider
from Laval, Québec, Canada Date Reviewed: December 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Strengths:
Plastic armor provides alittle bit of pedal protection, Stainless steel and aluminum construction.
Weaknesses:
You absolutely need to wear your bike shoes. The platform makes you believe you don't always need the bike shoes. If you wear ordinary shoes, the pedal surface is basically a square inch that is VERY slippery. IT DOES NOT FIT WITH EVERY BIKE SHOE. IT DOESN'T LIKE TO BE DIRTY. Forget about really muddy conditions. IT can take dust but NOT GRAVEL. your foot wiggles frequently when you pedal. It doesn't happen all the time but when it happens, it pisses off. Looks Cheep!
Bottom Line:
It is my first pair of clipless pedals. I am pretty satisfied with the results. I learned that the extra platform is really only for protection. I don't know if most pedals have similar problems like these ones but I will certainly consult mtb review for the next ones I buy. \
It doesn't look like a long lasting product.
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Submitted by
fuzzy
a Cross Country Rider
from australia Date Reviewed: December 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
40
Strengths:
light, same clip as the 515, which works really well for me
Weaknesses:
don't get it unless you've checked it with your shoes first, or got something to extrude your cleats.
Bottom Line:
plastic is cheap and wears down fast hard to clip in and out, even at the utmost limits of the tension screws. i have northwave shoes which i'd have expected to be compatible... it should at least be $10 cheaper, closer to the price of the 515
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Submitted by
Ryan Croos
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Ca Date Reviewed: November 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
braille in santa cruz
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Durable, light and easy to use.
Weaknesses:
slightly harder to find then their metal clad brother the 545
Similar Products Used:
515 646 and flats
Bike Setup:
sub 3lb custom hardtail w/ LX drivetrain, hayes hydro brakes, and mavic 317/magura disc wheels
Bottom Line:
These pedals are for all but the most amphibious of our ranks (for you I recommend good flats like the eastons). For any breed of rider these are what the pedal will contribute to your riding.
I usally ride the distance and love exploring, these pedals have more surface area for more stablity and so less numbing occured on those epic adventures. The flat portion also allows me to clip in faster (just slide forward on the flat) and so I get the jump after the breaks. Plus I was really out there once and lost a cleat, the ride was still great didn't turn home I went longer than the sun did that day.
Downhill: I don't do the most extreme but I'm not bad. I'm willing to jump the log instead of moving around it because it positions me for the next hairpin. Corners are fun, but I lose the tick-tocks of the clock while berming the rims. These pedals are lighter than any of the other shimano clip in/flats and that means more acceleration, you I still can pedal with out being clipped in which is necessary after tagging a rock or two, and after crashing a few and tagging rocks with the pedals I can say the plastic does not break only scratches a little
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Submitted by
Carlo
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Pinas, Philippines Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
San Mateo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At:
Cartimar, Pasay, Philippines
Strengths:
Super light yet tough
Weaknesses:
They're not so good as platforms Kinda hard to get unclipped (probably haven't broken them in enough)
Bike Setup:
Aluminum FS frame with Hayes mechanical discs.
Bottom Line:
They're great for cross-country riding with a little technical terrain.
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Submitted by
John Lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from Towson, Maryland, USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Glen Ellen @ Loch Raven Watershed
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
Mtbr Classified ads
Strengths:
Easy to click in and out and the pop up design is great. Very strong resin cage/platform.
Weaknesses:
None detected yet.
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp 3, full suspension, Using a pair of Cannondale MC-900 and the SH55 cleats work great with them.
Bottom Line:
I love these pedals. They perform great. They click in and out easily. The hills are easier to take and I'm using that extra power to push over the top instead of walk to the crest (when using platforms only). They are relatively light and very durable. The platform provides extra surface area to distribute your weight over a wider area. When I started using them I was able to get clicked in without looking down and I am very impressed by the ease of setup. Also, I got a great deal on this slightly used set and it was worth twice what I paid. I use the cannondale's with the SH55 cleat and it works great. Highly recommend these pedals for anyone interested in a clipless design.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Tolland CT Date Reviewed: October 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Best was Catamount Hill...but the local quarry will do
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Easy to get it and out of, tension adjustment, resin cage around pedals so you can use em as flats (sort of). The cage is surprisingly strong.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't shed mud well....doesn't shed mud at all, really
Similar Products Used:
First time clipless
Bike Setup:
DiamondBack Topanga Comp
Bottom Line:
Good first time clipless pedals. The platform is larg enough to ride unclippled in. Okay as. I would recomend getting the SM-SH55 mulit direction release cleat for these pedals becuase the stock cleat makes unclipping a bit unatural. But they are easy to adjust and you can clip in and out easy. But in mud, the pedals get filled so clipping in and out becomes and issue.
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Submitted by
Loghopper
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ Date Reviewed: August 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mercer County
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$39.00
Strengths:
Light for it's size. Rugged Great tension adjustability
Weaknesses:
Some shoes may need to be trimmed for cleats
Bottom Line:
I LOVE these pedals. I wanted pedals I can ride unclipped and these fit the bill. For $40 I couldn't go wrong. The tension adjustment is fantastic. Lots of range. I didn't have to worry about breaking in the pedals. It was click and go right away. They took a beating too with the resin cage. If you want to have a pedal that you can ride clipped in or unclipped and don't want too spend much, this may fit the bill.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Wide range of tension adjustment Fairly lightweight for its size Clips easily Cage is replaceable
Weaknesses:
Cage required shoe modification to clip Way too expensive
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 535, Time ATAC
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Launch
Bottom Line:
I tried using flats on my freeride bike, and they're OK for trial/stunt type riding, but for flying downhill I need to be clipped in. All those years of XC racing, I guess. Anyway, I pulled a pair of hardly used Time ATAC's out of storage and tried them, thinking they would act like a flat pedal when unclipped for really technical sections. Didn't work that way - my foot frequently slipped off, and they were way too difficult to clip back in at speed.
I use Shimano 535's all the time, so the similary caged 424 looked like a good alternative. It is - very easy to get in and out (once I hacked the hell out of my soles for cleat clearance), and the cage lets you use the pedal effectively when unclipped.
My only criticism so far is the high price of these pedals - they should sell for $20 to $30 less.
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Submitted by
Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern New Jersey Date Reviewed: May 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Laurel Mtn. & DuPonts SlickRock. All around Brevard Western North Carolina.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
The resin cage took some good abuse in WNC and it proven itself strong. Adjustability and fairly easy to get into. See below.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't hold mud well. Therefore making it tough at times to get into on muddy days.
Similar Products Used:
535
Bike Setup:
Giant AC Air Lite.
Bottom Line:
It looks like I'll be using some PAM non stick spray or some bike lust before muddy days. Otherwise a pretty good pedal.
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Submitted by
Alan Acock
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, OR Date Reviewed: April 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
On commuter bike and road bike. Great when you don't have bike shoes. Works well with bike shoes and gives more support so you don't have a hot spot. Good solution for people with bad feet.
Weaknesses:
loos pretty silly on my road bike.
Similar Products Used:
Look, SPD-R, SPD
Bike Setup:
Trek Fule 90 stock Klein Quantum
Bottom Line:
Great buy
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Submitted by
robert faceplant
a Cross Country Rider
from canada Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
bike show
Strengths:
Good pedals.
Weaknesses:
Platform not as useful as I thought it would be, poor mud performance
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey, Wellgo, other Shimano
Bottom Line:
I moved these to my commuter because they get mud-clogged faster than my Ritcheys. The platform is OK for riding in normal shoes but the clip in body is raised so it isn't ideal, but so what, I wear bike shoes all the time anyway.
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Submitted by
Dean
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaver Dam WI Date Reviewed: February 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Muir
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
willybikes.com
Strengths:
easy to clip in and out with the right shoes , cheap
Weaknesses:
hard to clip in and out with my Shimano M210 shoes, lugs on shoes keep from clipping in and hard to turn shoe to clip out because of spikes on platform
Similar Products Used:
Richey v2
Bike Setup:
2 bikes- 2000 GT XCR1000 and a 2001 Specialized Sirrus Comp both stock
Bottom Line:
These came on my Sirrus flat bar road bike ? and work very well with road shoes, put them on my XCR, mistake. Using my Shimano 210's they clip in hard because of deep lugs on sole, real fun trying to turn your shoe when spikes on platform are digging into and keeping shoe from turning. Looked like a rabbit with his leg caught in a trap. put them back on the other bike
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Submitted by
Tino
a Weekend Warrior
from Manchester, NH Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
bloody finger
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
-works great as a clipless -works okat as a flat -very adjustable -easy entry and exit -cheap -suprisingly durable
Weaknesses:
-doesn't work as a great flat pedal -plastic cage doesn't seem terribly strong
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 535, CODA clipless, Nashbar Cast X flats
Bike Setup:
'01 RM Pipeline - Super T QR20, 24" TrailPimp rear wheel, XT/Race Face, Hayes discs, Easton Monkey bar, Nokian 2.3 rear, Maxxis 2.35 front
Bottom Line:
This is a great pedal for freeriding and downhilling, but its a bit much for XC use. The bigger platform allows a place to put your foot if you're not clipped for whatever reason. I use it for mosrly urban and freeriding. I've beaten the crap out of these spuds and they can take it.
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