Years ago, one of my first forays into the world of clipless pedals was on an earlier model of this pedal. I bought these a few months back for my commuter bike to replace a set of cheap platforms with cages on them. The cage pedals worked pretty well, but wore out shoes with alarming frequency. While commuting with these means that I have to carry an extra pair of shoes, at least the shoes I carry are preserved, and the increase in pedaling efficiency and comfort has been well worth it. These pedals are solid and easy to clip into and out of, and because they are double sided I spend very little time hunting for the correct foot placement before clicking in.
The double-sided feature may be helpful if you are experimenting with clipless pedals for the first time. In addition, for those who are a little nervous about having your feet connected to pedals, these adjust very easily and have a fair amount of float for knee comfort. If you like your pedals very tight these may disappoint, but going from very loose to medium tight is a quick and simple matter of a few turns with an allen wrench.
The one drawback for some may be that these use old-style SPD cleats, which have a considerably smaller contact area than clipless road bike pedals. While it has never bothered me, I've heard some complain of hot spots on their feet as a result.
Bottom line, these pedals are inexpensive, well built, easily adjustable and easy to use.
| Brand | SHIMANO |
|---|---|
| Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
| Color | black |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Product Dimensions | 6.2"L x 4.6"W |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| Style | Modern |
| Thread Size | 0.56 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.69 x 6.54 x 2.28 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.51 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.2 x 4.6 x 1.9 inches |
| Brand Name | SHIMANO |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cycle Force Group |
| Part Number | 587693 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
