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Shimano PD-M646

MSRP $ 80.00
Weight 592 grams
# of Reviews 39
Average Rating 3.82/5
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  • Dual-sided engagement, dual-sided tension adjustment
  • Uses SM-SH51 (stock) or SM-SH55 multi-release cleat
  • Lower profile than PD-M636, for better obstacle clearance



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    Submitted by Rick a Downhiller from Denver, CO
    Date Reviewed: December 28, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Any Down Hill Trail
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:online
    Strengths:Tough, great traction, easy in and out, look awesome.
    Weaknesses:None that I've found besides the price and the fact that the idiots at Shimano discontinued this pedal.
    Similar Products Used:You name it
    Bike Setup:Super 8 and a Schwinn S-10 All mountain
    Bottom Line:These pedals kick butt, I've had NO problems with them at all. I smash them into rocks, logs and the random unlucky small animal and I've NEVER had a problem. Never lost a screw or spring or end cap off either of my sets of DX's.

    These people who say the "commute" with these pedals are nuts. They probably have the "set screws" out all the way so they fell out and lost the springs or something like that. This will happen with most pedals if you have the tension set too light.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by mtnfiend a Weekend Warrior from Pasadena, CA
    Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:The Bike Source
    Strengths:Durability
    Weaknesses:Weight
    Bottom Line:I purchased these things back when this style of pedal just came out. It was a long time ago, I'd say it was 1995. Granted I stopped ride for several years. However I've been riding agressively for 4 years and use these pedals on every ride. They are still running strong. The pedal still spins as if it was new.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by jeanne a Weekend Warrior from Calgary, AB
    Date Reviewed: March 6, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Powderface
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $160.00
    Purchased At:Calgary Cycle
    Strengths:Looks robust.
    Weaknesses:For want of a minor overhaul part the product is useless.
    Similar Products Used:Shimano M505; Wellgo $20 clipless pedals.
    Bike Setup:Brodie 1998 Torque steel frame c/w Shimano LX commuter bike.
    Bottom Line:Same problem as an earlier reviewer. The end caps came out of both pedals at some point in my Calgary commute 18 months ago and I lost both sets of springs and bushings. At 130 lbs I am not hard on this product and sadly I hardly ever leave pavemen, I get regular tuen-ups. My LBS overhauled and replaced the missing parts the left side in Oct. 2004 for $25 and ordered parts for the right pedal. Eight months later I find Shimano has not been sending out spring pedal replacement parts for months. We have many great bike shops in Calgary and none seem to be able to get these parts. I'm sure I won't be replacing this product with another expensive non-repairable Shimano product. I did get 3 years of trouble free service, the pedal is in great shape otherwise, just un-intelligent maintenance design on the engineer's part I guess. I can't imagine what would happen with this product falling apart like this in a real race. Buy these if you can find them for under $30, already have a set, and need the parts?
    ps: terms of use link is out of service on this submission page.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by chuck cypert a Weekend Warrior from dallas, tx usa
    Date Reviewed: February 7, 2005
    Favorite Trail:Old Ore Road
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:eBay
    Strengths:It looked like a good setup: heavy duty design, built for severe abuse, SPD cleats.
    Weaknesses:Expensive.

    Weak. One of these pedals is falling apart after less than a year of commuting 9 miles every day. I clipped the occasional curb with them but they have been nothing like abused. The end cap on the right one came off and the spring and bushing went somewhere and now the cage is all wobbly. Suckomatic. I go about 180 lbs. and take it easy on my stuff, all I do with these is ride to work and back on paved roads. These pedals were not mistreated and for the price they sure should have fared better..
    Similar Products Used:Shimano 424s & 545s and no complaints.
    Bike Setup:Commuterrorista M1A1 Main Battle Bike. Old steel mountain bike frame with Phil wheels and 1x9 drivetrain, full racks and panniers for hauling all my crap to work and back.
    Bottom Line:I am left unimpressed. I need to be clipped to the bike and I need pedals that are easy to hit when accelerating from a traffic light. These did that but one is falling apart after maybe 100 rides. I'll have a pair of 545s next, I think, as soon as the right one falls apart the rest of the way or starts making noise.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Matt a Weekend Warrior from Ontario
    Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004
    Favorite Trail:Kelso Extreme
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $200.00
    Purchased At:Cycle Path
    Strengths:Very durable. and you can either go clipless or just flat shoes.
    Weaknesses:I think I payed a bit much for them but it was in canadians dollars so it might be right. they are kinda hard to get out of with clipless shoes and if you crash and they scratch your leg you definetly going to BLEED.
    Similar Products Used:just plain shimano clipless pedals and regular shimano flat pedals
    Bike Setup:2003 Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Stock
    Bottom Line:These pedals are awsome and to those people who say you can only use them with clipless shoes your wronge. I always use these pedals with out clipless shoes and have never had any porblems because they teeth help keep my shoes on. Just remeber to wear shin pads cuz these pedals will make you bleed. Diding give it 5 out of 5 chillis on the value rating because they cost alot!!!
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Marc a Cross Country Rider from Calumet, MI
    Date Reviewed: March 17, 2004
    Favorite Trail:Anything in the Keweenaw
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Purchased At:70
    Strengths:Easy to engage, have taken a number of hits and no problems.
    Weaknesses:One time I got them pretty caked with mud and had difficulty engaging, could still pedal though.
    Similar Products Used:Ritchey, other shimano spd
    Bike Setup:Trek 6500 stock, Cannondale MT2000 Tandem, stock
    Bottom Line:I have enjoyed using these. I would recommend these to people just starting with spd. For me, they were easier to engage than the pedals that came with my 6500 and the ritchey's that were on the tandem. They are heavier and for a cross county enthusiast who is more concerned with weight they would probably not be the best choice. Durability has been good for us, a number of times they have been banged on the rocks with our tandem and still keep on going.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Craig a Weekend Warrior from Alexandria, VA, USA
    Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
    Favorite Trail:Schaeffer Farms, MD
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:Online - Unsure
    Strengths:Price point was acceptable; looked nice; had a durable appearing platform.
    Weaknesses:Platform wasn't that useful due to the SPD placment and angle. Weight, but if you're buying this type of pedal, you expect that. I used these for offroad riding on moderately technical singletrack and found these hard to disengage resulting in multiple falls. Not great for confident riding. Given today's options, I would not recommend these. I don't think these are best for muddy, or adverse trail conditions.
    Similar Products Used:Time Z - like these alot better; thinking about the Mallet C's.
    Bike Setup:Current trail bike is a Giant NRS2, everything still stock w/ the exception of the tires (now Panaracer Fire XC Pro's), and saddle (Peformance brand Forte SL Pro). NiteRider lighting system - handlebar and helmet mount, 12W.
    Bottom Line:I'm sure there's worse out there, but these are not the best pedals. I'm actually steering away from Shimano pedals in general, due to price and overall performance. I liked the Time Z's much better, and these were much easier to engage and disengage in adverse conditions. I can not recommend this item.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Nikolas a Weekend Warrior from Greece
    Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Strengths:BOOMPROOF.This pedals are a tank.unmached quality
    Weaknesses:a bit heavy-but hey the worth it
    Bike Setup:gt pantera frame,judy '02sl,lx-xt,rithey-icon componets
    Bottom Line:If you got $80 for pedals dont look anywere else.Nothing can mach theese.The survived crashes,rocks,mud,water,dirt,dust,jumps-everuthing.Very good function and adjustability.Top quality bearings.Very easy maintenance.If i only coult rate them 10 chilis
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Dave a Downhiller from Fort Wayne, IN
    Date Reviewed: January 4, 2004
    Favorite Trail:Not here
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Purchased At:Shh, Employee purchase ;)
    Strengths:SuperStrong and durable, work like everyother decent clipless pedal
    Weaknesses:the placstic insert that holds the axle in the pedal
    Similar Products Used:Other shimano clipless pedals, coda(wellgo) pedals
    Bike Setup:Specialized Enduro hardtail
    Bottom Line:These pedals do exactly what they are supposed to. You only here two complaints about them. One is the plastic insert that holds the axle in the pedal breaking. It is a legitimate complaint but one that has apparently been addressed by shimano. The other complaint is that you can't stand on the body when not clipped in. This is crap. The pedal is not designed to be used without clipless shoes. The body serves several functions, it protects the pedal mechinism, and it allows for a platform to stand on if you come inclipped and do not have the time to clip back in at that second, and in this situation the body seems to help guide the cleat back in. But it is not designed to be used without a clipless shoe. Anyone who is complaining that they can't use a regular shoe is using the pedal imporperly and that review should be ignored.

    These pedals have held up really well through countless crashes. They reasonably well in mud, but down't work so well if the shoe is packed up with snow. This might be a function of the shoe as I have only used one shoe in the snow with these pedals.

    As a testament to their strength, in the spring I jumped off the loading dock at work and landed really flat. I thought I bent the axles so I ordered a new pair and put them in but the bike was still messed up. It turns out I hav twisted the crank arms. I put the old axles back in with the new cranks and they were perfect. My Cranks had failed before the pedals.

    The bearings spin smoothly and have required almost no maintance in the three years I have had them.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by C-dog a Downhiller from Hamilton, MT, USA
    Date Reviewed: November 18, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Blue Mountain
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Good clipless pedal, positive engagement, strong axel and bearings no maintence required
    Weaknesses:I bought it for the platform but it's frickin useless.
    Similar Products Used:most of them
    Bike Setup:I've had them on a couple of bikes but right now they are in the garage on the shelf
    Bottom Line:These pedals are tough as nails and take a beating, they work very well clipped in. but the platform is useless except for maybe protecting the bodey of the pedal, if you are trying to ride these uncliped watch out the are slippery and if you're wearing cleats they will just slip right back into the clips. There has got to be a better way of doing this concept comeon shimano
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Ricardo Parra a Racer from Chillan, Ñuble, Chile
    Date Reviewed: October 18, 2003
    Favorite Trail:BMX chillan track...
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $90.00
    Purchased At:January, 2003
    Strengths:The pedals are beauty ¬¬, mmmmmmmmm, they clip in & out like any clipless pedal... they spin freely, like they would have sealed ball bearing.... but it doesn't matter when you are over 100 RPM....
    Weaknesses:Bad design, plastic pieces with metalic pieces who are exposed to high stiffness....

    There are only one model with the LOCK BOLT in plastic... and only me buy that!!!... i feel like someone thief from my pocket my money....
    Similar Products Used:Wellgo WPD-804
    Bike Setup:DiamondBack Reactor 24" Profile 177 CRANKS
    Bottom Line:ufffff.... where can i start...

    The pedals are god until you must service them... when i open my pedals, a plastic piece (that in the new 646 it's metalic and doesn't require special tool)THE PLASTIC LOCK BOLT when i open the left pedals, this piece was broken!!!!, i had try to extract and it broke again, only with my hands, no wrench!!!!, and the half of this piece it's inside, so... the pedal it's ready for the trash.... after that, i open the left pedal, the same piece have spin freely, it hasn't thread!!!, i don't know why, i put the tool rightly and i loose to the right direction....

    well...
    There are two pedals, with less than a year, in my trash!!!... now, and in the future, i will dissasembly completely a pedal before buy someone....

    in this moment, i have wellgo clipless pedals, of the half price, and they work nicely....
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Charles a Cross Country Rider from Ann Arbor, MI, US
    Date Reviewed: October 6, 2003
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $69.00
    Purchased At:supergo.com
    Strengths:Great stable platform. Really sturdy.
    Weaknesses:Really hard to clip in when muddy. Kinda heavy.
    Similar Products Used:Normal shimano spd
    Bike Setup:Trek 8500, XTR rear, XT front, XT shifters, Manitou Mars fork, Rolf Dolomite Wheels, Panaracer Fire XC tires, Selle Italia flite saddle, Qrank riser bars
    Bottom Line:These peddals have a great stable platform that is awesome when you can't or don't want to clip in. I use them on my XC bike because I wanted something that I could use without cleats. They do the trick, but they are kinda heavy for a race bike. The one downside is that it's nearly impossible to clip back in if you've had to hop off when it's muddy. The good thing is that even if it's muddy and you're not clipped in, your foot isn't going anywhere. The platform is great. They're good foe XC even though they're a little heavy and theyre great for DH/freeride. I'm probably going to end up getting some Times though because of the mud factor.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by David H. a Weekend Warrior from Santa Barbara, CA
    Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Purchased At:Price Point
    Strengths:Everything, especially the good grip when not riding SPD, except...
    Weaknesses:Paint scratches off REALLY easy, heavy
    Similar Products Used:All sorts
    Bike Setup:Giant VT2 with Fox Talus, Mavic 717, mostly XT
    Bottom Line:Great pedals. I would recommend to anybody not completely weight conscious. If you want a pedal which you can ride with or without clipless and is an overall great pedal, get a pair!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by top jimmy a Weekend Warrior from new england
    Date Reviewed: July 7, 2003
    Favorite Trail:humm...so many to chose
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Durable exterior cage. Nice platform to clip out of.
    Accept multi-angle release cleats. Relatively easy to get in and out of.
    Weaknesses:Some of the INTERNAL PARTS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC...which break (of course). You need a "special" shimano wrench to open the pedal and do the internal maintenance work.
    >>Order a small shimano part...wait over a week and pay through-the-nose for a small piece of plastic.
    Similar Products Used:Cheapy MTB clippless (worked well). Other shimaon clipless.
    Bike Setup:awesome, phat, plush ride
    Bottom Line:They work great until they need maintenance. Which happened to me about 3 months in to owning them. Once you get the special wrench (for maintenance), easy to open them up and fix. BUT, you need the parts! LBS orders then and you wait over a week to get them...plus you pay full LBS prices for small plastic pieces.

    Now, the real question is...
    WHY THE PHUCK DO THESE PEDALS HAVE *easy to break* PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS????
    Trying to save a few grams???
    ...These peadls are supposed to be used for DOWNHILL...

    It is very disapointing to hold a vey solid feeling pedal in your hand and know that the internal parts are not so durable.
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by mike huang a Weekend Warrior from orange county
    Date Reviewed: May 12, 2003
    Favorite Trail:got dirt road?
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $20.00
    Purchased At:friend
    Strengths:really nice in and out really strong looks cool great all around
    Weaknesses:might be a little heavy for those weak riders but i dont care non so far
    Similar Products Used:none
    Bike Setup:97 gt lts full xt sx-r fork 517mavic wheels with fire ex comp tires 2.1 best tires ever
    Bottom Line:these pedals are freaking great get them if your a free rider or dh
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Brennan a from Stinson Beach, CA
    Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Sturdy, wide platform, easy entry/exit, solid grip
    Weaknesses:Heavy, can trap mud
    Similar Products Used:VP, Wellgo, WTB clipless
    Bike Setup:Marin Pine Mountain, steel frame XC
    Bottom Line:These pedals were designed for downhillers, but I put them on my XC bike. The wide platform has a solid feel and gives me extra confidence on tough terrain. Also, if you don't clip in right away it is no problem because you can keep pedaling as a platform pedal until the cleat snaps in. That being said, entry/exit is very smooth and easy. They seem to be tough too. I've bashed them on some big rocks and did zero damage. They are quite heavy though. If you are worried about weight, then look elsewhere. Also, there a lots of places for mud to cling to on these pedals. If you are a downhiller, check with other downhillers before you buy because they probably have better information from that point of view.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Andy a Cross Country Rider from Fort Collins, Colorado
    Date Reviewed: March 13, 2003
    Favorite Trail:The one I'm on...
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:distributor
    Strengths:Unbreakable. Easy in & out. Awesome transition pedal from flats to clipless and back again.
    Weaknesses:Limited float. Heavy.
    Similar Products Used:959, 747, Time ATAC
    Bike Setup:an ever evolving AC...
    Bottom Line:Loved these pedals at first and still think they're great BUT, after long rides I started to experience some knee pain. It took a while but I eventually realized that the platform / cage on these pedals were getting hung up on my shoes (answer impacts) and limiting the amount of float. Not good when you're pedaling a six inches of four bar suspension uphill... I tried switching shoes (axo) and the same thing occurred. Went back to my 747's and eventually moved on to 959's with no regrets. If anybody's looking for a used set of these, drop me a line. Great pedals and great value but just not for me.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Ian Forrest a Cross Country Rider from Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
    Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Wood Canyon and surronding areas in South Orange County
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:Supergo
    Strengths:Easy in and easy out.
    Weaknesses:Weight....I don't care
    Similar Products Used:Wellgo, Weyless
    Bike Setup:Jamis Dakar Sport, stock except pedals, saddle and tires.
    Bottom Line:Great for technical riding. Easy in which is essential for this type of riding, and even if you can't get in there is still the cage to pedal with, how can you go wrong with a great pedal like this. The only complaint might be weight by on a bike like mine, what difference does it make? (Not to say that my bike doesn't rock!).
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Hunter a Cross Country Rider from Casselberry, Fl
    Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Ocala
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:online somewhere
    Strengths:Durability, Design, Dependability
    Weaknesses:mud
    Similar Products Used:none, no need
    Bike Setup:Trek Hardtail with Full Shimano XT 9spd system, Race Face Cranks, Mavic D521 rear/Sun O degree front rim, Ringle headset, LX V-brakes, Avid 1.9 levers, Kore stem, Titec riser bars, RockShox suspension seatpost, RockShox Judy Race fork, Primo pedals, ODI grips.
    Bottom Line:I have the older model of this pedal (636) and I have to say these have held up to my abuse for nearly 6 years. I have taken good care to clean and oil them after every ride and keep my cleats fresh too. This have proven vital. I have mercilously hammered, banged, stomped, wrecked and twisted these pedals to no end. I still hammer them on Floridas rough and rooted terrain and I'll never even try another product. Truthfully, when the mud and rain are really bad I go to flats to avoid the occasional mud jam in the clips but otherwise I am stoked to have spent the money on good pedals. The cage that comes around the clip are is very useful even in a cross country environment because you have something to stand on until you can get back in. No one footed circus acts. I can only imagine how good the new model is. This is the best pedal out!!!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Derek Shirley a from Ladera Ranch, CA
    Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003
    Favorite Trail:Lynx/Coyote at Aliso Wood
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $70.00
    Purchased At:Supergo
    Strengths:Easy in and out. Holds the clips well, makes it very easy to ride with.
    Weaknesses:Spring tension very strong to start with. Once it adjusted it great, until the springs start to weaken, then you'll fall out of the pedals. Hard to ride without the clips
    Bike Setup:Trek 4300 XT Drivetrain, Duke XC fork, M-646 pedals
    Bottom Line:These pedals are great, I love them. But after awhile the springs get real lose and you'll fall right out of them. Other than that they make for a great clipless pedal.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by JYLO a Weekend Warrior from San Jose, CA
    Date Reviewed: November 28, 2002
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:REI
    Strengths:Excellent transition-from-platform pedals. Looks cool.
    Weaknesses:Weight. Cage does not provide as much grip as one may like but it does grip well.
    Similar Products Used:Platform
    Bottom Line:Used to ride clipless but hated it. Went to platforms and been riding them for years. The reason for trying clipless again is because I wanted to do more climbing and figured I can use the extra efficiency clipless brings.

    I was not disappointed. These are great pedals. Clip in, and out no problems. It's almost impossible to not clip in when you want to. Likewise, I never accidentally clip in when I ride on the cage.

    Some reviewers said the cage does not grip well. I felt that way until I got used to the dicey feeling of not being clipped in. The sole of my shoes are not as stiff as some XC shoes so when I am not clipped in my foot wraps the pedals. This works out well since it's like how I rode my platform. Those who are having trouble with the gripping try shoes with wider soles like the Vans.

    They've only seen ~10 rides but they feel as good as new. You do have to loosen the tension almost all the way cuz anything higher will be hard to unclip.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by John a Downhiller from San Francisco, Ca
    Date Reviewed: November 14, 2002
    Favorite Trail:Eagle Lakes, Downieville, Various Sierra's...
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Purchased At:online
    Strengths:SPD feature is flawless as to be expected from Shimano. This part, they got right. The rest however...
    Weaknesses:No Pins, Where are the Pins?!?!
    And no adjustable or over size front cleats? [they're removable, so why no size option to improve the cleat height/effectiveness?]
    Similar Products Used:Azonics A frame
    Bike Setup:Kona Stinkey DL, Chris King HS/Hubs, SunRhino's rims, Hayes, MRP Patrol C.Guide & the Townie is an old Newsboy I rescued.
    Bottom Line:
    Got these for the townie bike - too slippery and unpredictable if you are popping out to be free - it's almost so slick on the deck that you wind up right back being attached again. I'm trying the Azonics version - at least it has adjustable pins that can be replaced.
    ** I agree with some other reviewers - you clip out and it's dusty or very wet you are going to slide right off. And also yes I've smashed one of the frame cages already... rather suprised about the crack. But replacement was free .. again good cs at shimano.
    I can't really recommend them - except that the sort of look cool but really don't function as well as they look like.
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Gordan a from Zagreb, Croatia
    Date Reviewed: October 31, 2002
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Strengths:SPD part works... clips in 'n out with no problem
    Weaknesses:Everything else doesn't work, wears out or brakes
    Similar Products Used:Scott SPD, DMR V12, 10$ DMR lookalikes
    Bike Setup:Kona Nunu frame, Magura Quake CP-125 suspension, Magura Louise FR, HS 33, XT drivetrain, Deore gears, Mavic D521 rims
    Bottom Line:I bought the pedals from a friend who broke one of them after a month of riding. I rode them for two months, and the same thing happend to the other pedal. After another month I completely broke one of them. The thing that was broken was little plastic (plastic!!!) ring inside. There shouldn't be any plastic parts in dh/slalom pedals.

    The flat part of the pedals is bad also. If you've got even one drop of water on your shoes it gets slippery as hell. Pins? What pins?!?

    All in all, very bad value... sorry, _no_ value for the money. 3 chilis for the working SPD part, and I'm being too generous.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Thomas a Weekend Warrior from Provo, UT
    Date Reviewed: October 17, 2002
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Strengths:Very easy to clip in.
    Look cool.
    Weaknesses:Don't release if dirty/muddy (will make you crash).
    Don't work well as flats (I know, better than most other clipless, but this is supposed to be one of its strengths).
    Similar Products Used:Wellgo, Ritchey
    Bottom Line:Set them at the loosest setting, especially if you plan on getting them dirty. They are very difficult to get out of if the spring tension is high and you get some dirt in them.
    As flats, they are only marginally better than regular clipless with flat shoes, and very slippery when wet. If you need flats, don't use these pedals. Mine have held up well after a year. When the spring is setup loose, I love how easy it is to clip in. It's almost impossible to miss a clip. I haven't had any problems with accidental releases, even at the lightest setting. Basically, they work better than my old Wellgos (easy to clip in, but lots of accidental releases) and better than my Ritcheys (hard to clip in, lots of accidental releases), but not as good as I had hoped they would work (several crashes when muddy due to non-release, no good as flats). I give them 3 chilis for performance, and 4 for value.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by AGENT GRAPE a from RHODE ISLAND
    Date Reviewed: September 23, 2002
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $90.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:VERY EASY TO UN CLIP EASY SETUP JUST DIAL RELEASE WITH ALLEN WRENCH
    Weaknesses:NONE
    Similar Products Used:M545S ON SECOND BIKE AFTER LEARNING ON THESE
    Bike Setup:GT XCR 2000
    Bottom Line:THESE ARE THE FIRST CLIPLESS I USED I RODE PLATFORMS FOR 8 YEARS THEY WORK FINE ABSOLUTLEY NO PROBLEMS THEY TAKE A BEATING OVER ROCKS BIG ROOTS STAIR DROPS THEY ARENOT GREAT FOR RIDING ALL DAY AS A PLATFORM PEDAL BUT ON PLACES YOU WANT TO BE OUT OF THEY WORK JUST FINE EASY TO CLEAN
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

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