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Sun-Ringle Zu Zu

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    Submitted by Colbster a Downhiller from Menlo Park, California, USA
    Date Reviewed: July 19, 2008
    Favoriate Trail:Live Wire
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $50.00
    Purchased At:Chain Reaction Bikes
    Strengths:Grippy durable strong cheap!!!
    Weaknesses:They turn ur calfs into ground beef
    Similar Products Used:none
    Bike Setup:03' norco launch
    Bottom Line:These pedals work great. Stick to any skate shoes like glue. I have heard from some people that they break if you hit them on rocks but thats ok cause there cheap as dirt! Also they cut up the back of ur legs just happened to me it kinda looks like I got clawed by a bear! Great for downhill, freeride, or even cross country.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by kso a Weekend Warrior from san leandro CA
    Date Reviewed: June 19, 2008
    Favoriate Trail:anything
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $40.00
    Purchased At:online
    Strengths:pretty cheap and it is very durable. only has scratches that dont affect it at all.
    Weaknesses:the grip is okay and it is not super compared to easton flatboy's. the grip could be better
    Similar Products Used:easton flat boys, wellgo stock
    Bike Setup:trek4300 hardtail
    Bottom Line:its a great pedal and it is still working like new. there are no problems other than i am not satisfied with the grippyness. once i used easton flatboys, the easton pedals were about 30% more grippy which is alot and they hurt way more if they hit your shins. overal its a good pedal for the money considering the eastons are almost double the price.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Alex a from Cary, NC, USA
    Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007
    Favoriate Trail:Regency, baby!
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Strengths:Strong
    Cool looks
    Light?
    Weaknesses:I like em, my shins beg me for less painful ones
    Similar Products Used:pssh.. stock wellgoes
    Bike Setup:azonic ds1 multispeed dj/ds setup
    Bottom Line:These pedals are great, especially considering how cheap they are. Definitely stronger pedals out there though. Considering getting funn souljam vipers.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Owen Hatt a Weekend Warrior from Saint John
    Date Reviewed: July 31, 2007
    Favoriate Trail:Rockwood Park
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $65.00
    Purchased At:Bike Works
    Strengths:Strong, Very Grippy, and they're quite large which is great for people with big feet like me. The studs don't seem like they'd break very easily at all.
    Weaknesses:Definatley not quite as grippy when they're wet. They can cut you up quite easily...
    Similar Products Used:Stock metal pedals
    Bike Setup:2007 Kona Blast
    Bottom Line:I have only been on these pedals for a few weeks, but so far I love em. The guy I bought them from quite literally told me that if they hit your shins hard, they're going to rip flesh from bone. So either suck it up and get a few scars (plus carry a first aid kit)...or wear shin guards. Besides that I'm really happy with these for the price. I've banged these off a few rocks quite hard and the most that happened was the black paint chipped off a bit. The studs seem really tough.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by marc ferrara a Downhiller from roseville, ca
    Date Reviewed: September 15, 2006
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:bought through khs
    Strengths:cheap, sealed, grippy
    Weaknesses:WEAK, first ride, clipped on a rock and ripped the pedal nearly in half. CHEAP potmetal
    Similar Products Used:I used my stock specialized platforms for 3 years untill the bearings roasted. Have ridden MANY pedals.
    Bike Setup:03 big hit comp, mrp chainguide mostly stock setup
    Bottom Line:If you're playing around town and don't plan to ride offroad, jump, or anything of that sort these pedals are great for the money. If you are serious at all dont plan on them lasting long at all. I wasnt even missing a stinkin stud, the whole perpendicular section to the bike on one end of the pedal ripped off. rediculous. but now sun ringle is giving me some MAG OCTANE's for 30bucks
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Wankpuss a from Madison, WI
    Date Reviewed: May 21, 2006
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $20.00
    Purchased At:the store... duuuh
    Strengths:very durable, to me. ( i've got the mosh one's so it might be different)
    Weaknesses:i think i might have broke the axle. it's sliding around alot.
    16 stitches worth of battle wounds
    Similar Products Used:crap generic wellgo, azonic fusion (thos'er purdy good)
    Bike Setup:giant stp with everything
    Bottom Line:awsome pedals. really durable for 2 years of heavy use. really wonderful at ruining your shins.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Jack a Downhiller from NY USA
    Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006
    Favoriate Trail:Any thing down hill
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $40.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Extremely gripy, inexpensive, light, replaceable pins, Looks awesome on a MTB Value!
    Weaknesses:Non so far. Maybe the paint comes off when you scrape a rock or two.
    Bottom Line:28 pins keep you firmly planted on these peddles. They have great mud clearance and you can use them with any shoe you own. (but for bear feet lol OUCH), Big contact area, pins seem indestructible!

    I bought these when my Wellgo cage strap ins broke to the spindle in a matter of a week. Have had these 7 months and the only thing I have broke or damaged are a few rocks, logs, and sidewalk curbs. OH and my shins a bit. Grip light glue and takes a bit to get use to having such a large surface that you have you foot on. But other wise perfect for the price and anyone who likes a big grippy peddle.

    Looks awesome on a MTB. Fits in well too, though I have some BMX ers ask me were to get a par. Lol I like them and have ordered another 2 pair for my other bike and as spare.

    I hear that the cross bar brakes but hasent happened to me and I have hit may things that has nearly flipped me with them.

    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Rube a from Boston, MA
    Date Reviewed: March 8, 2006
    Favoriate Trail:Streets of Boston
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:pricepoint.com
    Strengths:super grippy, sealed bearings, inexpensive, look good
    Weaknesses:none yet
    Similar Products Used:snafu platform, primo meat tenderizer
    Bike Setup:spooky metalhead urban assault machine
    Bottom Line:These pedals are a great buy. There are no other pedals in this price range that are this quality and have sealed bearings. They are also far grippier than the snafus that they replaced.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Shaun a Weekend Warrior from USA
    Date Reviewed: February 23, 2006
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:Pricepoint
    Strengths:light, very strong, look cool
    Weaknesses:none so far
    Similar Products Used:azonic pedals, brooklyn machine works pedals,
    Bike Setup:Diamondback X-2 frame, Manitou Stance Kingpin(upgraded internals), and these pedals along with a lot of dh/fr stuff
    Bottom Line:Great pedals, very strong, ill have these until they break, IF they do, ill buy them again!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Nate a Weekend Warrior from Seattle Area, WA
    Date Reviewed: March 9, 2005
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Strengths:Great pedals if you can keep from breaking them. Stick to your feet like glue if you're wearing Vans or other sticky flat-soled shoes.
    Weaknesses:Cross bar broke when it smacked a log I was riding over. This pedal wasn't designed to withstand any type of real impact to that crossbar. There just isn't enough meat left in the frame after the holes are drilled for the outermost pins on those crossbars. Mine broke right at those pin holes and it was clear as day just how little material there is to take any direct impacts.
    Similar Products Used:None really, I was a clipless guy before.
    Bike Setup:KHS FR2000, Bomber FR SL, Rhynolites, Kenda Nevegal 2.5's.
    Bottom Line:There cheap for what you get. Buy these if want some cheap pedals that work really well as long as you don't smack them hard directly into things. I am going to buy some Azonic A-frames next.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Andrew a Cross Country Rider from Lawrence, KS
    Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005
    Favoriate Trail:any
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $29.00
    Purchased At:JensonUSA
    Strengths:Grippy, strong, do their job. Lighter than my Primo Tenderizers
    Weaknesses:Painful when they hit your shins. All platforms should do that, so this really isn't a negative at all.
    Similar Products Used:Primo Tenderizers, Odyssey cage, Tioga Surefoot, Lots of unmarked stock platforms,...
    Bike Setup:FSRxc Comp w/ XT/SRAM, Psylo Race, Avid mechs
    Bottom Line:All of the pins on this pedal are replaceable, and stronger than most other platforms. I pounded a rock with the face of one pedal and when I looked expecting to see some missing pins, I instead saw rock fragments and rock powder coating the pedal. That is good. It is platforms like these that convince me never to buy a set of clipless pedals. The grips is amazing, and I can ride in any decent pair of shoes I choose. Skate shoes are the best. For the price, you can afford to buy a pair of these a year, but I have never had bad luck with the bearing in my pedals. I'm going to get a spare set just to have around too. You never know. Yeah, I recommend them.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Dave a Weekend Warrior from Vancouver, Canada
    Date Reviewed: December 4, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:Jumping Pound Ridge
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $25.00
    Purchased At:Ebay
    Strengths:Did not break the cages.
    Weaknesses:Both pedals started to show play after a year. Took them apart and was amazed to find that they had no inboard bearings. Just a sleeve that rotated on the pedal spindle. Just like the plastic pedals on a $90 X-Mart bike. Cheap. Anyway, the lubrication was gone on one pedal, so the spindle was scored and shot. I tried to service the other pedal, and found that the outboard cartridge bearing was held in place with a 7mm (yes, 7mm) metric aluminim cap nut. Which of course promptly stripped. Where in the hell am I going to find a 7mm nut? Stupid design. Cheap implementation.
    Similar Products Used:Everything. Shimano at least puts ball bearings in their pedals.
    Bike Setup:10 bikes. Whatever.
    Bottom Line:My 1972 Atom 700 pedals are still smooth. In contrast,
    these pedals are junk.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Mo a Weekend Warrior from Bethesda, MD, USA
    Date Reviewed: July 9, 2004
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $60.00
    Purchased At:performance
    Strengths:durable, bearings are excellent, offers very good grip in any conditions. Spikes are removed from the bottom, NOT the top, where they could be ground down from riding.
    Weaknesses:the paint comes off after awhile
    Similar Products Used:numerous other BMX style platforms.
    Bike Setup:SC Bullit, 5th, Sherman Slider Plus, Mag 30's.
    Bottom Line:Now that these are cheap everywhere, there is even more of a reason to buy these excellent pedals.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Aaron a Weekend Warrior from Concord
    Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:Lime Ridge
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $25.00
    Purchased At:pricepoint
    Strengths:Cool BMX feel. Fairly wide, works well with skateboard style shoes. Cool for jumping and urban riding.
    Weaknesses:Slippery when wet or muddy. I hear they break easy when you use them for dirt jumping. I haven't yet, and I hope they don't.
    Bike Setup:Gary Fisher
    Bottom Line:Good for the price. But I hear they break easy if your into jumping.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Teresa Garcia a Cross Country Rider from Gainesville, Florida
    Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:santos! and streetridin' through campus
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $20.00
    Purchased At:chain reacion bikes
    Strengths:These pedals are light, they stick to your shoes,
    and are pretty cheap. They are good starter pedals
    for urban riding. They are also good for xc trails that aren't rocky.
    Weaknesses:These pedals dont hold up very well on things like
    dirt jumps, especially when you are learning and tend
    to crash... I cracked one of my crossbars on a dirt jump. I know several people in gainesville that have broken or cracked their zuzu's on rocks or jumps at one time or another.
    Similar Products Used:They were my first platforms. I think i'm getting some A-frames next.
    Bike Setup:gary fisher tassajara
    Bottom Line:I love these pedals, I just wish they were beefier...
    They are good starters but you will eventually crack them
    when you start getting more advanced.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Will Rapp a Downhiller from Kingston, WA, USA
    Date Reviewed: March 10, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:Dickey Bird Hill, WA
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:From a friend
    Strengths:Strong, pins grip to almost any shoe when not worn out or mud caked, replaceable pins, look good on almost any color bike
    Weaknesses:Pins fill with mud pretty easy--only causes a problem with tight-gripped shoes
    Similar Products Used:Wellgo, Azonic
    Bike Setup:Look under Craftworks Rail Review
    Bottom Line:Good for dry areas, and if you ride in mud a lot try getting some Airwalk Dozer shoes (they go well with almost any pedal).
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by jc a Downhiller from denver
    Date Reviewed: January 25, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:the shore
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $50.00
    Purchased At:lbs
    Strengths:very grippy and light
    Weaknesses:seem to break at the outer crossbar a lot
    Similar Products Used:azonic a-frames
    Bike Setup:foes fly yeti as-x
    Bottom Line:I actually like the pedals but in the span of 6 months. I have broken 4 pedals at the crossbar, I ride mostly technical, downhill and urban. Good pedals but not reliable
    if you are a light rider or are not very hard on components
    these would be a good choice otherwise you may want to look
    elsewhere.....
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Skokatt a Weekend Warrior from Starkville, MS, USA
    Date Reviewed: October 15, 2003
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $35.00
    Purchased At:JensonUSA
    Strengths:tough & wide platform, great grip
    Bottom Line:best grip I've found without going clipless. I ride them daily around campus and ride them hard on the trails. best all around pedal for me.
    I got my first shin scars from them this weekend... if you plan to get any air while riding these, think of investing in shin guards or prepare yourself for a nasty scar or two.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Simon Lee a Cross Country Rider from Seoul, Korea
    Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:Backyard
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $80.00
    Purchased At:Han's MTB
    Strengths:Super tacky. This pedal grips like a bad habit. I had couple of rough tumbles in rocky trail and the pedals were severely scratched up but didn't break nor did the pegs break off. Pretty sweet. My experience have been positive so far. I love these pedals. Look good, too.
    Weaknesses:As much as the black coating is nice when new but one scratch and damn... But that's cool too 'cuz that what riding is all about. Right?
    Similar Products Used:Shimano, chopsticks, and porkchop
    Bike Setup:Basic
    Bottom Line:Looking at what other guys paid for man I got ripped off. I guess that's the price I have to pay for living in Korea. Everything costs double or more in this frickin' country. Otherwise excellent pedal. Better watch out for the damn PEGS. Got some major peg mark on my legs and won't go away.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Antony Wilson a Downhiller from San Jose, CA
    Date Reviewed: August 15, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:Braille
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:pricepoint
    Strengths:grip, durability, bleeding shins impress the girls
    Weaknesses:none so far
    Similar Products Used:stock giant pedals and old shimano bmx platforms
    Bike Setup:Bullit
    Bottom Line:After close to two years of hard riding(XC, Downhill and jumping) they are still spinning just fine, axles are straight, no cracks or breaks and all pins are intact. Have bashed/grinded these on rocks numerous times with no problems(except chipped paint). Have lasted long enough to span two bikes. Didn't bend after some pretty hard landings(I weigh 225) on a hardtail and are working just fine on the Bullit. Only one instance of foot slippage while jumping that resulted in two circular puncture wounds to my shin :-) Highly recommended.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Ben Maddy a Weekend Warrior from Wahkiacus WA. USA
    Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:earth
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Strengths:cheap
    Weaknesses:can't even bump rocks.
    Similar Products Used:cheap alloy and plastic things
    Bike Setup:stimulating
    Bottom Line:These are great peadals for the price. They grip very well and hurt like you would not believe when thay slam into you shins. These things will last a long time provided that you do not slam them into a rock. Bottom line great pedals great price.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Notorious_BIL a Downhiller from Stuarts Draft, Virginia
    Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:wintergreen
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $35.00
    Strengths:Cheap and grippy
    Weaknesses:Weak. Do not buy these if you have rocks and like to hit them with your pedals.
    Bike Setup:SLX w/ Avy and Super T
    Bottom Line:I broke my pedal the other day after hitting a rock. One of the cross-bar thingies broke off. I didn't smack the rock that hard. Same thing happened to two other riders I know. One of them doesn't ride hard at all.

    If you ride in rocky terrain or do street, look elsewere.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Puchacho Mulago a Cross Country Rider from Austin
    Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:City Park
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $28.00
    Purchased At:Jenson
    Strengths:Grippy... smooth.
    Weaknesses:Weak... bearings will loosen quickly.
    Similar Products Used:Wellgo, S&M, Primo
    Bike Setup:Yep.
    Bottom Line:The good about this pedal is that it grips great and spins smoother than most loose bearing pedals.

    The bad is that the part of the pedal that holds the four tractions pins breaks easily. I cracked mine within like a week of installation, but continued to ride it. It finally completely broke so I replaced it with a spare Zu Zu. On my trip out of state, I broke the pedal again in the same exact spot. The crossbar that has four traction pins seems a bit weak. Considering that mountain biking sometimes takes riders into rock gardens and ledges, it's kinda strange. Maybe I'm being a bit piddly because I've used other similar pedals for years and have never had them break like that. I'm talking 7+ years, and seven different bikes and numerous sets of pedals (I don't ride clipless on but one bike). I've ripped traction pins clean out of the bodies, destroyed bearings, worn pins down to nubs but never broken any of the pedals but these. Build em stronger.

    * When the service department tries to sell you a set of their new pedals when you inquire about warranty replacement, that's a bad sign.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Zeke a Weekend Warrior from Phoenix, AZ
    Date Reviewed: April 21, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:anything with lotsa bumps.
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:Price point .com
    Strengths:-Looks the tits!
    -Seems strong.
    -Gripomatic.
    -Sealed Bearings.
    -Price
    -Replacable pins.
    Weaknesses:Meat grinder if you slip which is unlikely conidering how well these grip. Paint job is a little uneven (if you can call that a weakness). Hard to find caled 5 online retailers all of them were back ordered except price point which said they had 10 pairs left, everyone wants these pedals.
    Similar Products Used:El cheapo alloy pedals and stock nylon pedals.
    Bike Setup:2003 gary fisher advance stock except for, hayes mechanical disk brakes, sun rims, these pedals (duh).
    Bottom Line:Sweet, like glue on your shoe. I use them for sidewalk surfing, and light trail riding. If you can find a place that has em' in stock get them.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by JD a Weekend Warrior from Seattle
    Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:pricepoint
    Strengths:Cheap
    Nice feel
    Sticky
    Weaknesses:-Broke the pin bridge thing in about 4 rides.
    -Bad seals
    Similar Products Used:Mosh, Wellgo b-37
    Bike Setup:heavy to very heavy
    Bottom Line:Junk. A good feeling platform, but very badly designed. Would be best for a commuter bike or someone who never rides in dirt or mud. Seals are really bad and have a tendency to come off and allow mud and water into the bearings. They are fairly easy to rebuild, which is good considering you have to do it after every ride. Rode them probably 10 times and broke the bridge that holds the pins. This piece is very under supported and weak.
    Save your money and buy a stronger pedal, or be prepared to break yours. The wellgo b-37 are about the same price and much better...
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Judson a from Bellingham, WA USA
    Date Reviewed: March 13, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:Chuckanut Mt.
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $30.00
    Purchased At:Jenson USA
    Strengths:Seem strong to me, cheap!
    Weaknesses:Flat topped pegs are not so hot, platform seems small to me, bearings don't last forever.
    Similar Products Used:Stock crappers with clips, Shimano platforms, Kona Jack-Sh!t.
    Bike Setup:Azonic DS-1, Race Face cranks/BB, Duke SL
    Bottom Line:Good cheap starter platform. Don't expect great performance but just good performance. I've smacked them on plenty of rocks at medium to low speeds and they're still hanging in there just fine. The bearings are starting to go on mine. My only complaint is the flat topped pegs. They grip alright in dry, but get them wet and they loose a lot of traction. I wear Vans Rowleys (great biking sole) and I have issues some times. Also, the platform size just doesn't seem that great to me, but I might just be picky. If you want a cheap pedal, get em, but I'm upgrading to something with a sharp allen screw type peg (Kore). They grip a lot better all the time.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Dana a Weekend Warrior from Boston
    Date Reviewed: March 12, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:Bow ridge (whats left of it)
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $45.00
    Purchased At:Crappy LBS
    Strengths:Price
    Weaknesses:Not study enough. bearings came loose.
    Similar Products Used:Snafu (the ones with replaceable pins) Awsome pedals
    Bike Setup:KHS Team ST set up for light freeriding.
    Bottom Line:So I needed a cheap pair of flats for my new bike (this was 2001). I grabbed the ZuZu's. It took less than 3 months to break off one of the "pin bridges" on a rock. I later replaced them with Snafu pedals which are solid. They hurt like heck though when you embed them in your shin. They have since changed the design. My new Turner is getting Atomic Ballistics. Clear pedals, how cool is that. Bottom line on the ZuZu...great starter pedal for someone looking to try flats. Not for the experienced rider though. High value rating for low online prices. Low overall for being "disposable".
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Charlie Bonamer a Cross Country Rider from FL
    Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
    Favoriate Trail:nearest
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $28.00
    Purchased At:jenson
    Strengths:Grip of pins. They will only go a 1/4 inch into your shin because thats how long the pegs are.Price
    Weaknesses:Heavy. Also,only one bearing in each pedal, I was surprised! Did anyone else know that?When one got stiff because it had sand in it I took it apart to clean and regrease I discovered. Regrease did work by the way.
    Similar Products Used:oddessy sharkbites, performance brand