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Shimano DX (PD-M636)

Shimano

Japan

1996–1999

Shimano DX PD-M636 Pedals

  • Overview...
  • Intended for BMX, downhill, and dual-slalom racing
  • Race-tested in the grueling world of BMX competition
  • Designed to keep on working under the most extreme punishment
  • Released in 1997 (?) and widely available through the early 2000's
  • Features...
  • Uses SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) technology
  • Pop-up design - makes cleat insertion fast and easy
  • Dual sided SPD unit - for ultra-fast entry
  • Dual spring-loaded pop-up binding
  • The springs hold the SPD at a 30 degree angle with respect to the body - for easing entry
  • Large light alloy cate - stable pedaling with or without SPD cleats
  • Replaceable cage plates - pedals can be used for years of service
  • Teeth on our cage - for maximum traction
  • Chrome-moly spindle
  • Aluminum pedal body - for maximum power and stability
  • Competition red body - non-slip mold
  • Details...
  • Company: Shimano
  • Component line: DX
  • Model: PD-M636
  • Clipless interface: SPD
  • Category: Pedals
  • Materials: chromoly
  • - Body: aluminum
    - Spindle:
  • Colors:
  • - Body: red
    - Cage plates: black
  • Specs...
  • Spindle size: 9/16" (for 3-piece cranks)
  • Platform size:
  • - Width:
    - Length:
    - Height:
  • Weight (pair): 22.7 oz. (Source: Dan's Comp)
  • Other...
  • MSRP:
  • Sold at Dan's Comp:
  • - $94.99 (late-1996 to early-1997)
    - $84.99 (late-1997)
    - $69.99 (1999 to mid-2000)
  • Came stock on the following BMX bikes:
  • - 1998 GT Speed Series Team
    - 1998 GT Speed Series Team Spin
    - 1998 Mongoose MacFearsome
  • Used by:
  • - Wade Bootes (Treck AA Pro, early 2001)
  • Made in Japan

Sources for this Reference Page:

  • 1998 Shimano Catalog (p. 25-26, 28?)
  • Published magazine photos...
  • SNAP Magazine:
  • - Feb. 2001 (p. 94) - Wade Bootes

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