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Submitted by
Kyle Gilson
a Cross Country Rider
from E. Wateboro ME, USA
Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | DIRT | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | given to me as a gift | | Strengths: | easy to clip into and have very low maitnance. Realatively light weight and can take abuse. Low price makes them affordable and yet they are still high quality.
They are for the rider who wants performance but is on a budget. | | Weaknesses: | sometime your foot will slip out when there is a sudden force applied to the pedal area. | | Similar Products Used: | kore GASS pedals | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Marlin/Bontrager/shimano deore/manitou six | | Bottom Line: | awesome pedals that can rock with you down the trails once you are accustom to them. Eat dirt. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Gangi
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anyone I am riding | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Strengths: | Relatively light, durable, low maintenance, clip in/out easily | | Weaknesses: | Sometimes I come out of the pedal when my foot hits a rock, clip in gets tough after a lot of rides but a shot of Tri-flow fixes that | | Similar Products Used: | Other Wellgos, Shimano 515 | | Bike Setup: | Trek 8000 hardtail | | Bottom Line: | For the money these pedals can't be beat. I have smashed the crap out of these pedals on the rocky ground in AZ and these pedals keep working. In fact, these pedals are so mangled that the Wellgo 800 brand is completely gone. As with all SPD pedals, you need to get used to the clip-in feel as it is not as intuitive as other cleat styles. But I have never had issues getting in/out of these pedals. And when it starts to get a little hard to snap in, a shot of Tri-Flow gets them working 100% again.
The only downside to these pedals is that they sometimes release my foot when I was not intending to (like when I smash my foot on a rock). Over time the retention spring weakens and I find myself turnining in the adjustment screw to keep the same feel. Maybe after all of the bashing these things need to be replaced. But who cares - $40 for over 3 years of abuse? That's a good value in my mind. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tbone
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Don't know | | Strengths: | easy clip in, nice loud click too. they look pretty. they have lots of tension adjustment, which is really great and they have a decent platform which takes a little bit of stress off the ball of your foot, though nice stiff soles erase the need for said platform. | | Weaknesses: | they're really slippery when wet and/or muddy, which makes it a bit tough to clip in. i haven't had problems with them being clogged with mud, that hasn't effected performance really, its just that they're really slippery; they don't spin too easily, like i thought i just needed to work the bearings in but they're spinning really slow. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | sugar 4+ with manitou blacks | | Bottom Line: | haven't had ant experience with clipless before and these seem great. they're easy to get used to and you can start off with super low tension and work your way up gradually. i'd recommend them for a first time buyer. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa, Fl
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Strengths: | pretty tough | | Weaknesses: | about killed myself several times learning to ride with clipless | | Bike Setup: | gary fisher Wahoo | | Bottom Line: | cant beat it for 40 bucks GO MIAMI HURRICANES!!!! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M M
a Cross Country Rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Given to me used | | Strengths: | Tension adjustment
Nice click when you clip in
Easy unclip | | Weaknesses: | Hard to clip in | | Bike Setup: | '99 Fisher Big Sur, mix of XT and XTR | | Bottom Line: | A very good pedal. Not sure what that other reviewer was talking about, but mine give a good click when I clip in. Probably has to do with the tension. I keep mine at the tightest possible. Not sure how clipping in should be, but it seems a little hard. You do eventually get a feel for where your cleat is and where the pedal is. Twisting your foot around a bit helps to get clipped in. Unclipping is easy, but the amazing thing is how if I ever panic and try to put my foot out it seems to know this and unclips automatically. I'd get eggbeaters, but these don't seem to have many weaknesses like weak cleats. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Collin
a Weekend Warrior
from SLP, MN
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | Moose Mt. @ Lutsen | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Very durable, Easy to get into, cheap and the red color matches my bike to a "T" (I swear companies use the same can of paint for their products) | | Weaknesses: | If they aren't adjusted right, they hold you in and don't let go. I had a horrible ride with ~4 nice falls 'cause I couldn't get out of the clip (this was last weekend). I found out that the shoe clip was twisted a bit and was wedged in the pedal....don't let that happen (I was inches from gettin run over by a Caddy!) | | Bike Setup: | '98 Rockhopper, '01 Judy SL, XT fr & Rr der., Raceface BB, other stuff that works well! | | Bottom Line: | Once they're adjusted for you, they're wonderful. Don't have to think when clipping in...just push! A reat choice for anyone because of price. There are better pedals out there, but not for this price! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pat
a Cross Country Rider
from tallahassee,fl,us
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | redbug | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | tec pro shop | | Strengths: | they work great in all conditions,mud,sand,ext.they pop in quick and realse quick | | Weaknesses: | there are none | | Similar Products Used: | welligo 700 | | Bike Setup: | trek 4500 | | Bottom Line: | the pedals kick ass | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Delhi, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Oxford Source For Sports | | Strengths: | Good durability, bearings are still silky smooth after just over a year, solid locked in feel, good looks | | Weaknesses: | Hard to set up tension rate, but after that there is no reason to mess with them again so its no big deal | | Similar Products Used: | Radical clipless, Econo clipless(sux) | | Bottom Line: | These pedals rock for the money, they make my friend look like a retard for buying shimano when mine work better. I highly reccomend these pedals to any XC or weekend warrior honch. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joshua Caldwell
a Weekend Warrior
from Micanopy, FL
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Razorback Reddick Fl | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Great pedal, love the double sided pedal. Can't say enough about how nice not to have to worry about kicking the pedal over to clip in. I actually use these for sprint triathalons and they are extremely convenient. I know these aren't exactly the best pedals on the market, but taking into account their cost, you can't beat them. | | Weaknesses: | The adjustment for tightness is a little awkward, but nothing I would be concerned over. Only need to adjust in rare occasions. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano 105, Look | | Bike Setup: | Trek Hybrid with these currently | | Bottom Line: | Great pedal for the money, unless you are a top of the line racer and using speedplay or similar pedal, these will suit your needs at a much lower cost. The double sided aspect is something I won't go without from now on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Fenton
a Racer
from Clinton Connecticut
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Any one with rocks | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Strengths: | Good mud performance, light weight and READ THIS...I race XC and DS with these pedals! | | Weaknesses: | um...develops play after a 14 foot drop, maybe i bent the axles? | | Similar Products Used: | AHH! to many. | | Bike Setup: | K2, and Specialized P3 | | Bottom Line: | Light weight, low price, high perfromance and good strength all in one package? YES! i will use these pedals intill the end of time! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TG Gill
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Emma Long, Austin | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Extremely effective pedals. I agree with teh guys who say if you clean them after a gritty or muddy ride and squirt some White Lightning on them, you're good to go. They have been abused on every rock from Colorado to Austin and they have had zero failures. | | Weaknesses: | none thus far | | Similar Products Used: | Bontrager RE-1 | | Bike Setup: | Klein Mantra with SXR's and LX/XT. Giant Rincon w/ SXRs, LX/XT and lots of other XTC components | | Bottom Line: | These are truly great pedals at any price. The only pedal that I have seen keep up in all the conditions I ride have been the ATACs @3x$$$. I have adjusted them over time to match my icreased riding performance. I went from easy unclip to "you betta want out" and the only problem I've ever had is in extreme mud and sand. I reccomend them for riders at any level as they are easy to adjust and won't leave you clipped in dire situations. The mud issue is the same with the others, but the sand can be solved with a squirt of White Lightning after a couple of hours. I was given some great advice by a local pro, learn how to clip and unclip while you're in front of the TV with something to hold...and a beer. Unlike RE-1s you can pull out if you try hard enough! Buy and enjoy the cash in hand, besides, after a few hundred rocks they all look the same. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gordon Gravatt
a
from Boise, Idaho USA
Date Reviewed: February 3, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Hulls Gulch | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Behaves just like a 747. Same limited float, same clearance in mud, very similar weight. For the price, superior to a 747. | | Weaknesses: | Bad knees ? Go for a Speedplay Frog. Other than that, it's the same old spd story. | | Similar Products Used: | 535's, Platforms, Clips | | Bike Setup: | Kona equipped with Race Face, Mavic Cross's, Maguras, | | Bottom Line: | Why put high end parts on my frame and use Wellgos ? Because they perform the same as the 747's (the benchmark of spd-dom ) for a third the cost. Bottom line- they really don't have any problems with release once broken in, just keep the portion that contacts the cleat clean and lightly lubricated and adjust the release tension for your type of riding, not what others recommend. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mitch
a Racer
from Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Everything, not to heavy, durable smooth, doesn't unetpectedly pop out, pretty good in mud, really cheap | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | time ATAC,, bontrager RE1 | | Bike Setup: | 2001 fisher supercaliber | | Bottom Line: | great, cheap pedals, i've raced on these for 2 years and my mom will be rcing them fo their third year, these pedal just won't break | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Holland, MI
Date Reviewed: December 31, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Came free with bike | | Strengths: | Cheap and colorful. | | Weaknesses: | Tough to click in. | | Similar Products Used: | Very cheap shimano SPDs. | | Bike Setup: | Bianchi Brava 2000 | | Bottom Line: | These pedals are difficult to click into. It sometimes takes multiple tries to get in and there is no loud click to indicate that you've made it in. Once you are in, the pedal works like any SPD should. These pedals are NOT good for mountain bikers as you will be cussing them out every time you want to click in. Don't try these with rollers either. So far it's just an annoyance, but the only reason I'm not considering replacing them is that it comes in a neat Celeste Green color that matches my Bianchi Bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from houston
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anthillls | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo i think | | Strengths: | Remarkably good in MUD!!!
Weight
Quality
Looks
Normal Release | | Weaknesses: | almost none | | Similar Products Used: | plastic toe clips | | Bike Setup: | CrMO Frame, LX XT XTR , RS Jett XC, Bontrager tires | | Bottom Line: | GREAT VALUE!!! GREAT IN MUD!! However, the release tension can increase in mud. Overall, VERY GOOD!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trey
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tsali | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | price | | Weaknesses: | lack of float
retention problems
| | Similar Products Used: | bebop, ritchey, time | | Bike Setup: | Raleigh M-200 Highly modified junker
Trek 9900 racer | | Bottom Line: | I have used these on my Raleigh for the better part of two years. They get huge marks for price and basic function, but do not have enough float for 30 yr old knees. I also have had some inconsistency with the release. Sometimes they bind and zero mph falls still occur. Other times they give on a hard pulling uphill. All in all, for the price you can't beat them. If you ride a bike, you should try clipless. Due to the price start with these. Once you decide you like clipless (most likely) you can try out other more expensive, higher performance models. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny Blues
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | The GATS | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | ebAY | | Strengths: | Performance | | Weaknesses: | I had to purchase with Canadian money | | Bike Setup: | Spokes and Rubber | | Bottom Line: | Had to tighten em up a bit out of the box
Since then never "Ejected" Smoooth as Golden!!
Easy in and out and no one ever gets hurt!
SUPER control in the woods, SPEED in the WOODS
Happy Customer fer sure.
Blues
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Submitted by
Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, California
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Repack | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Perfect performance, great price | | Weaknesses: | none for me | | Similar Products Used: | Onzas, Shimano 535, 747 | | Bike Setup: | 1993 M2 Stump, '96 EFC, '96 XT | | Bottom Line: | ALL HAIL WELLGO!! I bought these from Bike Nashbar as a replacement for my Onzas. I was first on my block to ride clipless in '92, when the Bridgestone holdouts were still poo-pooing suspension forks. I loved the secure feel and the no-nut-busting jumping, but the Onzas were tough to exit, and I constantly had bashed elbows and knees from crashing still locked in to my bike. The Wellgoes were under $30 at Nashbar (still are), and have performed like a dream for over 3 years/5,000+ miles. They have great "feel," as I can feel exactly where I am in tension: locked in...almost there...at the edge...I'm out! And when I'm about to bail, I can exit on instinct. I bash my pedals constantly in the rocky, Martian environs of Annadel State Park, and while my 800's look beat, they keep on ticking. I applaud Wellgo for selling an EXCELLENT product at an unbelievably low price. I couldn't wish for pedals I was happier with, and I can't believe the price. I wish there were more mfr's out there like Wellgo. This has to be the all-time best Bang-for-the-Buck MTB purchase for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Britt
a Weekend Warrior
from Rolla, MO
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Kaintuck Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Cheap, work well, haven't popped out yet, pretty easy to clip in and out, | | Weaknesses: | None, really | | Similar Products Used: | Toe clips (they suck) | | Bike Setup: | '95 GT outpost trail w/wellgo 800 and a terry liberator | | Bottom Line: | Very cost effective, work as well as ones that cost several times more (i got mine at Jenson USA for $19)and the silver finished ones look cool w/my frame. All 'round excellent. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Grenchron
a Cross Country Rider
from The Windy City - USA
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | 1000ft Vertical Drop | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Price is right and blows away others by 40 bucks. Strong. | | Weaknesses: | haven't found any | | Similar Products Used: | most of my friends expensive pedals. | | Bike Setup: | Full susp 3" travel up front 5" travel in rear. | | Bottom Line: | The key to these pedals is crank them up, lock in and hold on. No need to be afraid, you'll stop when you hit the ground. If you don't fall you're not riding hard enough. The idea of being clipped is to become one with your bike. I bought mine for 28 bucks and have no problems. Clean your equipment right you'll never have a problem. I personally think most equipment excesses rider capabilities. I've seen so many times guys with $6000 bikes that can't even cross logs with out stopping and walking over. Learn control, and lock down on your pedals. If you're having problems with upward motion prerelease your settings are too loose. If you wanna waste money for a brand name thats will do the same...go for it...its your money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Knoxville, TN
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Price, durability | | Similar Products Used: | Wellgo WPD-700, Shimano SPD-535 | | Bike Setup: | Litespeed Obed | | Bottom Line: | Cheap, durable, servicable. Spray the mechanism with WD-40 to clean it, then lube with a heavier lube. Adjust the tension once in a while as the cleats wear. They have a positive click-in and a predictable release (as long as they're properly adjusted). Work better than 535s. They suck in wet snow, but so does every other clipless pedal (well, maybe Time ATACs work in snow, but I've never tried them.)
I have a hard time spending over twice as much for 747s when these work so well for $35.00. The Wellgo 700s were not as servicable, as the little plastic sleeve broke when trying to access the spindle bearing.
Buy them if you want a good pedal at a great price. Stay away from them if you want to blow some cash and you're trying to make a fashion statement. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RANDI
a Cross Country Rider
from SAN ANGELO TX
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | where ever I can find one!!! | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Price, Durable, Reliable | | Weaknesses: | ??????????????? | | Similar Products Used: | Ritchey (which is the same pedal as the welgo!) | | Bike Setup: | GT Avalanche LE, Judy SL, XT/XTR, WELGO PEDALS
K2 5000 FS Marz Z1, Full XT, RITCHEY PEDALS | | Bottom Line: | I have beat the shit out of both of my bikes for over 2 yrs, and I know my pedals have taken a beating too! I have not had one problem with them. They are easy to get in and out of. I have never had a problem with slipping out of them either like I have read on other reviews. I did figure out though, that you MUST use the cleats that come with the pedals or you will have problems. Like the Ritcheys the cleats are designed for that Pedal. Other cleats will cause you to have problems getting in and out! I have read alot of reviews about people whinnig about the Welgos not being good in the mud, well what pedal is??? (besides atac) I would recommend this pedal to anyone who does not want to spend a lot of money. Best pedal for the money, no doubt!! I can afford more expensive pedals, but my next pair will be Welgos also! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross-Country Rider
from Wichita,KS
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Cheap, durable, lots of color choices, reaonably well-sealed. | | Weaknesses: |
sometimes hard to get into quickly. | | Bike Setup: |
Raleigh M-60 with RST/STX
Voodoo Zobop/Maniou SX/XT | | Bottom Line: | I've had two sets of these pedals and have been impressed with the quality for the price. While they are sometimes hard to get into in the mud, they have still not prematurely released on me after many rides in varying conditions. I feel confident using these pedals. I just make sure to clean them thoroughly after each ride and lube them with White-Lightning, and they keep running smoothly. My advise to those who have trouble with unexpected release: adjust release tension after every few rides. The only time mine have released unexpectedly was when I had my release-tension set too low. At this price, get two so you'll have an extra pair if the worst does happen on a ride. I have nailed mine against rocks lots of times, and the only thing that suffers is the paint..the pedals just keep working. A great product, and even made even better by the price tag. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville, AR
Date Reviewed: November 10, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Price! and totally bombproof as well. Have bounced mine off of plenty of rocks with no problems. The external seal does tend to rotate away from the peddle, but is easily pushed back into place. No problems with entry or exit with the stock cleats the pedals are packaged with. Haven't tried them in extreme mud yet. | | Weaknesses: |
Be sure to use the SPD cleats that come with the pedals. Shimano cleats, or the ones I had, don't really lock in all that well. Wonder if all the bad reviews due to unexpected exits happened with Shimano cleats? | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano 535 | | Bike Setup: |
Cro-Mo Stumjumper, Marzocchi Z2, XT | | Bottom Line: | 30 bucks. Great pedal for the money. Switch the cleats out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from Asheville/Chapel Hill NC
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
cheap
indestructable | | Weaknesses: |
retention consistancy
mud/dirt performance | | Bike Setup: |
Schwinn Moab 1
Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | I got these for $35 so I can't complain too much. They are decent pedals to get started on especially if you are a poor college kid and buy bike goodies with your textbook money. They are very durable; I have nailed them on big rocks many times...nice scratches but nothing has cracked/broken/fallen off/etc. The retention is not extremely confidence inspiring though. It is hard to get both pedals at the same level and they get loose easily. I have popped out in mid-air many times; that's not very fun. Bottom line...they are $35, if you can afford better pedals, get them but remember...only $35 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Austell, GA
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Cheap | | Weaknesses: |
Cheap | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano SPD M323 | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Klein Pulse | | Bottom Line: | I have broken two pair in less than six months!!! These pedals are terrible regardless of the cheap $30 I paid for them!!! Don't get these pedals, get the Shimano SPD-M323 (Spd/Cage Type) Pedals, they are $15 more expensive, but are far better!! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Cross-Country Rider
from Victoria, BC
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
The Dump | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
CHEAP
bearings/bushings won't die
really durable body | | Weaknesses: |
poor seals
poor mud performance | | Similar Products Used: |
Ritchey Logics
747s | | Bike Setup: |
Rocky Vapour, Marzoc Z5 | | Bottom Line: | These pedals won't die, I have put so many miles on them commuting and on the trails on weekends, I've lost count. I originally had them on my previous bike and now have transplanted them on my current machine because I am too lazy to change the cleats on my shoes to the Ritchey cleats which came with the Vapour. The pedals have survived plenty of crashes and abuse, on and off-road and keep on ticking. They have needed a litlle TLC now and then but rebuiling them isn't too much of a chore. The axle bushing needs a little grease but the sealed bearing just keeps turning over. To replace the bearing would run almost two-thirds the cost of replacing the Wellgos so why bother. Mine came under the name of Radical but look and seem exaxtly the same as Wellgos I've seen and tried. Compared to my buddy's boutique pedals that have disintegrated after collisions with rocks, these have stayed together well. They are inexpensive ($50 CDN) so of course they are not going to perform like TIMES or other Gucci pedals but if a solid piece of pedal is what you're after these are the ticket. I'm amazed at the lifespan. Hopefully the Ritcheys, which are twice, the price last as long. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stacey Knight
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Antonio, Texas
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
inexpensive
SPD compatible
easy setup | | Weaknesses: |
tedious entry | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano | | Bike Setup: |
Homegrown Factory FS | | Bottom Line: | For the money (I paid $33), it's hard to complain much considering the same pedals would have cost twice as much a few years ago through Ritchey. I bought them out of curiousity more than anything and I'm not impressed or disappointed in the performance. Entry can be tedious and I had some accidental release problems but, as posted below many times, I turned up the retention and haven't had the problem for many months now. The right pedal body came loose once and I tightened the large allen bolt (seen in the picture) and it split right in two with very little torque - be cautious if you ever need to do this! If you are considering these as your first pair of clipless pedals and you are on a Ramen Noodle budget, these are fine pedals for the money. If you've used Shimano or Time products, you'll be too spoiled to enjoy these. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spenc
a Racer
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: August 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Cheap | | Weaknesses: |
Weak retension | | Similar Products Used: |
Icon, Shimano, Look | | Bike Setup: |
98 KHS Team w/Manitou SX | | Bottom Line: | If you need cheap SPD pedals, then this might be for you. Other than that, I wouldn't recommend them. As said below by some, the retension system for the cleats was very weak. I had to crank the holding power to maximum. The problem is, is that once you do this, its hard to get initially in them, but once your in, they are loose. I still use them for my beater bike use. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mr. T
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Inexpensive, fairly light weight, nice shiny ooooh! :) | | Weaknesses: |
Weak retention system even when cranked to the tightest setting. Easy to get in, but that famous click sound is almost inaudible which kinda makes you wonder if you're really clicked in. Ease to get out. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano something can't remember the model - it was on friend's bike | | Bike Setup: |
Specialized Rockhopper, and Hardrock FS. | | Bottom Line: | If you're low on cash and desparately need a clipless pedal or a newbie, then this is the one for you. BUT (big but), as soon as you scrape up enough cash, get a REAL clipless pedal - that's what I plan doing. :) Overall 2.5 stars less 1.5 for the major weakness. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lee Chun
a Cross-Country Rider
from Concord, CA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Somewhat light. Comes in a wide variety of colors. The bearings feel very smooth. | | Weaknesses: |
Hard to get in/out. They claim As the heel turns outward, there is a noticeable, gradual increase in pressure all the way up to release. Your foot won't release unexpectedly. Well, that's true, but your foot won't release expectedly either. In emergency situations, you just fall down.. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano 535 | | Bike Setup: |
GT RTS Team, 98 Manitou SX Ti | | Bottom Line: | When I needed new cleats, I thought why not just get new pedals with cleats for 15dollars more? I tried the Wellgo 800 for a few rides, and I thought that I would get adjusted to them, and cleat adjustment on my shoes would help. Never got adjusted, and went back to shimano. Better off buying more expensive pedals that work well, and give you confidence. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kapuahi
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Three Sisters, Matthews Winters | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Ummmm... cheap. | | Weaknesses: |
Difficult to get into and out of. Poor quality. | | Similar Products Used: |
Shimano 747 | | Bike Setup: |
VooDoo Zobop SX-R front, Cane Creek AD-10 rear, XT/XTR | | Bottom Line: | I bought these pedals to put on my mail-order VooDoo, which came with clips & straps, because they were inexpensive and because they were also marketed under the Ritchey name a couple years ago - a sign of quality I thought. Wrong!! I didn't expect phenomenal performance from the pedals, but I did expect them to at least be serviceable. Maybe I'm spoiled from several years of using 747's (they rock!), but these pedals just suck. Unlike the Shimanos, there is no positive click when you step in and there is no uniformity to the effort needed to release. They may be ok for the beginner, but why spend money on something you can't grow with as your skills improve? Spend $50 for 535's or $80 for 747's mail-order - you'll be much happier. 1 chili. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ric
a Cross-Country Rider
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
none | | Weaknesses: |
cant get in 'em, cant get out of 'em | | Bike Setup: |
volvo/cannondale | | Bottom Line: | Pure garbage! On payday I'm gettin REAL clipless pedals. When you set the screw tight enough to hold your friggin foot in tight enough to stay to clipped in for a bunny-hop, you cant friggin release. YES, I lube them ever |
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$ 40.00
