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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from BC
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | The Dump | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Came on Bike | | Strengths: | Strong | | Weaknesses: | Too hard to unclip and slippery when wet | | Similar Products Used: | crappy flat pedals on old bike were better | | Bike Setup: | Brodie evolution | | Bottom Line: | These pedals are unsafe in all conditions because they are hard to unclip which will cause injury. They will not hold your feet when wet with flat shoes, your feet just slide off the pedals.
***There are better pedals than these for the same price*** | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mad Dog
a Cross Country Rider
from B-More Maryland U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | Patapsco Avalon | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Bike Doctor | | Strengths: | Big huge platforms make it easy for clumsy feet to mash down and keep pedaling if you've missed the clip in point. | | Weaknesses: | These pedals are like pitbulls. Once their teeth engage, they will not release until you have beaten them to death.
Seriously, I was injured twice because I couldn't unclip. The second time, they couldn't unclip me after I had fallen, so when I came out of the hospital, I found my shoe still dangling from the pedal (it took three men a hammer and a pry bar). Why on earth did I keep and use them so long? I'm cheap, and poor. Besides the hammer and pry bar really loosened the cage. After that, we repeated the exercise on the right pedal and though I constantly release when pulling up, I ALWAYS clip out when I need to. I have upgraded to new WTB Stealth pedals and am much happier | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, WTB, Time, Other Wellgo's | | Bike Setup: | Y-glide | | Bottom Line: | I hate these pedals. I have photos to show why I hate these pedals. I would never purchase a Wellgo pedal. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Flemington, NJ
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tequepis, Santa Barbara | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Strengths: | Affordable, durable, good for persistent SPD-novices | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, somewhat tough release & entry, less than grippy platform | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano 535, 747, Ritchey WCS, Ritchey V-2, Ritchey LOgic Pro | | Bike Setup: | Specialized FSR | | Bottom Line: | I bought these for my Dad's FSR at Supergo and at the same time I bought a pair for my wife's hardtail. After my wife's first clipped-in crash, she switched to tennis shoes, and promptly demanded her old platform pedals back, complaining about the slippery cage and pressure points from the protruding SPD mechanisms.
Dad didn't complain -- and now burns up the Ojai backcountry (i.e. these things don't see mud) clipped in.
The second pair landed on my brother's old-school Bridgestone (with Flexstem!). I ride both bikes when on west coast, and in comparison with most other clipless designs I've ridden, both pair have remained rather stiff on exit/entry -- both with my Shimano shoes and Dad's Specializeds.
Bottom line: set the release tension low, keep 'em lubed and you'll do fine. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cary
a Cross Country Rider
from Great Falls, Va. USA
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | billy-goat near lake ann | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | take a beating like an ugly stepchild. Good value | | Weaknesses: | screws creeping out after 2 years, weighty if you are XC and not DH. | | Similar Products Used: | none. | | Bike Setup: | Metal bike frame, 2 wheels, two pedals and a chain. oh, yeah, a seat too. | | Bottom Line: | These were my first spd's. They clip in fine, except in mud and release ok. Need lube regularly to keep them smooth.
I'll be getting 747 next year. I've ridding them pretty hard for about 2 years. People usually don't ride pedals like this one for very long as they are entry level or for downhill. Downhillers usually don't last that long because they eventually get hurt pretty bad or get tired clawing their way up the hills. ;) Sorry.
So these are ok pushers and after putting my time in on them I deserve an upgrade. They'll be a hand-me-down for my wife. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stinkfoot
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Tough, cheap, clips in and out at will (almost) | | Weaknesses: |
Slippery platform | | Similar Products Used: |
Platforms of many types | | Bike Setup: |
Kona Lava Dome, Marzocchi z5 | | Bottom Line: | These are the first clipless pedals I've used and I'm hooked! They clip in and out easily most of the time, although I still take many slams because of waiting too long before trying to bail out. I like the platforms, they're great on technical sections when I need to dab. The only problem is that the platforms are really slippery if you are going fast over bumps or they are wet. I give these pedals 5 chilis for performance and price but subtract 1 for the slippery platforms.
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Submitted by
Cary
a Racer
from Great Falls, Va
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
M. Faraday, Reston. | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
price, adjustable, performance | | Weaknesses: |
cage is a little bulky, weight. The bright red keeps causeing people to pull over when I pull up behind them. Also, they hurt if you land on them with your face. | | Similar Products Used: |
clips. | | Bike Setup: |
GT w/Marzocchi Z2 | | Bottom Line: | Good performance for the money. If it's too heavy for you, lose a pound yourself. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Akron,OH
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
The Dump | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Very easy to clip into, still working on clipping out quickly, I got them in Red and the look cool | | Weaknesses: |
I guess they're heavy but I haven't been able to feel the difference. The platforms are slippery. | | Similar Products Used: |
toeclips | | Bike Setup: |
GT Backwoods, Jett XC, cool new rims | | Bottom Line: | I love them I can clear logs without that impossible endo thing. Also I love how you can accelerate up those steep hills, they're a hell of a lot better than toe clips. I learned how to clip in the first hour I tried them. I don't quite have the clipping out thing down, I almost killed myself falling down ten feet in my side the other day. The only bad thing about them is that the platforms aren't real grippy | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Reynoldson
a Weekend Warrior
from Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Dalby Forest | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Easy to clip in and out, still some grip when not clipped in properly. | | Weaknesses: |
Too uncomfortable for flat shoes. | | Similar Products Used: |
Those single sided shimano spd's. | | Bike Setup: |
Giant Box Two | | Bottom Line: | Easy to clip in and out, work with Shimano cleats as well as the supplied ones. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Church Hill, TN
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Great price, easy to get in and out of. | | Weaknesses: |
None yet. | | Bottom Line: | Great for commuters; large platform makes traffic light stops a lot less hassle. Also seem to do well in muddy conditions. A great deal at $29 from Supergo. Used them right out of the box with no adjustments. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick
a Cross-Country Rider
from Torrance, CA
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Palos Verdes Del Cerro Park | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Cheap
Large Platform | | Weaknesses: |
None as of yet | | Similar Products Used: |
toe-clips | | Bike Setup: |
C'dale F300 | | Bottom Line: | I just bought these pedals from Supergo for $29 and they work great; just making the switch to SPD it took time to get in, but I can get out very very easy; and have yet to fall. The large platform is great for cruising without SPD shoes; and did I mention they are cheap!! 5 chillis for now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Cross-Country Rider
from Nelson, B.C.
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
alien head | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Very good entry and releases
Does not jam in ANYTHING so long for TIME ATAC!!!! | | Weaknesses: |
hmmmmmmmmmm........ let me think...
ummmmm..... GRRRRRRRRR......
(*THINKING*) ....... dead..... brain....stupid question.....no......weaknesses | | Similar Products Used: |
Some Shimano pedals. | | Bike Setup: |
GT free (falling.....) ride bike. Hey I am a rigid freerider!!!!! | | Bottom Line: | These pedals kick ass so go out and get them!!!! Oh by the way, could u get me a pie 2? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from tasmania, oz
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
these were my first clipless pedals and they are excellent. had them for about 4 months and they still clip in and out really well. be good if they had the teeth like 636s for when you're not clipped in, especially with hard soled shoes but for the money they are great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron
a weekend warrior
from Vestavia Alabama
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Wellgo 804 Pedals: I have used Wellgo 804's for about 6 weeks, my first
SPD Pedals.I had very little difficulty in learning to clip in-clip out
They are somewhat slippery when wet due to the low platform. Well worth the
price. I ride off road as well as road, due to a recent heart attack. My
doctors suggested biking however now they think I have gone overboard
with my enthusiasm. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sherman
a weekend warrior
from British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got these and tried em out on my XC bike. I didn't really like em too much on there because of the weight. I ended up putting them on my commuter. They are good pedals for the price but I don't think that they compare to other DH pedals on the market. The platform is slippery when wet because it lacks teeth or pins to keep your feet on them. So they are not very good for pedalling without being clipped in. I also found them hard to take apart and get to the bearings. Actually I didn't even get to them because I could not get a socket to fit in the hole properly. It has the great Wellgo release system that gets you out whenever you need to get out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrell
a cross-country rider
from Round Mountain, NV
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These pedals are great. They're basically Shimano 636 clones but they are just as easy to get in and out of and cost a lot less. I really like the platforms that let me pedal with ease on technical sections without being clipped in, although I rarely ride unclipped because no matter how fast I need to get out of these pedals, I've never had a problem. My brother unclipped from his in world record time when riding over a rattlesnake on the trail. I recommend these to everyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate
a downhiller
from Petoskey, MI
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I use these For XC and Downhill and love them. I don't get much mud here but when we do they seem to work just fine. The platform is great, it makes getting in and out idiot proof. I would certainly buy them again for XC or DH. THESE ARE THE SAME PEDALS AS THE $90.00 SPECIALIZED ONES, JUST WITH A WELGO STICKER. SAVE THE $50 AND GET A CAMEL BACK OR SOMETHING. A friend of mine has the specialized ones and we have found them to be identical (except the price). BUY THES PEDALS, ANYONE. Especially 1st time SPD users, great for all though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MikeyMike
a cross-country rider
from Perth, WA, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I actually have not bought a pair yet but would like some feedback from those who have. The weight isn't an issue since I weigh in at 88kg but are they suitable for XC racing? For example, how easy or hard are they to get in and out of during racing, how much maintenance do they require? Are platform clipless pedals the realm of DH racers only. A direct response would be greatly appreciated | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a cross-country rider
from Ont. CANADA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought some wellgo 804 a few months ago for $70 new. They have always been great pedals. They are very easy toengage and disengage and still feel smooth. The only maintenance I have done is spraying them down with degreaser and then working in some teflon lube once in a while. They are still great pedals and they hold the cleat very firmly, without much forward, backward play. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nick
a weekend warrior
from Ca
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
have the wellgo 804 downhill pedals. feels pretty good and looks nice in yellow. the only problem is that i've had them for 2 months and still can't clip in!!! if anyone has them please E-mail me and tell me what the deal is. i've used shim 535(they suck), and the coda pedals the came with my C-dale(they were awesome but i lost one). | | Overall Rating: |
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