Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal

by Shimano

Product Description

Sometime you just want to hop on your bike and cruise the strip; other times you want to clip in and go exploring, but you don't want to swap out your pedals every timeenter Shimano's PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal. Gone are the days of bashed shins from sliding off diminutive SPD pedals with sneakers on. Now you can throw a leg over your bike and take the mutt for a neighborhood jaunt, run a quick errand, or ride to a friend's house without having to strap your tap dancing shoes onbut when you want to get lost for the day, slide into those tap dancers and clip in.

Product Features

• Material: Stainless steel
• Cleat Type: SPD
• Float: Cleat-dependent
• Entry / Release: Adjustable
• Weight: 533g
• Recommended Use: MTB, Road cycling, booze & cruise
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B006ZJB716
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great pedal for a serious commuter, September 12, 2009

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R. Mclean "rosco" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal (Sports)

I ride 15 miles each way to work in Chicago almost daily on a fast commuter bike. I finally broke down and bought these clip pedals after riding on regular flat pedals without cages or clips for a few years.

The good:
Being clipped in makes a BIG difference. More power, feels great.
You can get out of these really easily. I haven't fallen over or had any major scares. The tension was set right already when the pedals arrived.
The versatility of being able to ride either clipped or clipless is great. I rarely ride without being clipped in anymore, but when I need to, it's great to be able to do so comfortably.

The not so good:
A very few times, I've grounded out these pedals while riding fast around a hard corner while pedaling. They do have a little less clearance than a pure clip pedal. Not like it's a huge common problem, but it's happened a few times. Only happens when I'm really pushing hard. Now that I'm used to it, I can easily avoid. But if I was a super-serious rider, this could be a problem.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great! Matches with LX. Made to Last., July 30, 2009

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Daniel Haden - See all my reviews

They're not as light as the cheaper pedals of this type; however, the spd attachment is top quality and doesn't break.
The outer area of the pedal is a very strong steel. The pedal's alloy core is colored exactly like the LX group, and as that is a trekking / touring group with the strongest materials and this is a trekking / touring pedal that has the same coloring and theme, then I believe that these are LX trekking pedals. As such, that means they work perfectly, all the time, and they're designed to last at least as long as a bike or two.

Worthy of note is that these are a bit easier to access the platform side, albeit the methodology isn't typical. Instead of flipping it or "scuffing" with your toe, you can just pedal "around" and set your foot right down on it when it's up. This is a bit faster than typical, so its possibly less distracting in city traffic. Also, the SPD attachment is quite strong, so if you happen to mash down with a sneaker, there won't be any damage to the pedal. This is the only "combo pedal" that I've been able to flip while going up a steep hill.

As for the weight, this might be the one SPD pedal that makes your knees feel better instead of worse. The somewhat extra weight adds a beneficial flywheel effect to the pedals which can make it easier to spin a faster cadence. That's quite good for training yourself to do well. It also matches up with the intent of the trekking / touring group in facilitating an easier, lasting, approach to a long distance ride.

39 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars intermediate pedal, November 3, 2006

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Larry Kwate (Inglewood, CA) - See all my reviews
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If you're like me, and don't just ride your bike on dirt trails, but take your chances in the concrete jungle, you need a pedal like this one. Everyone who rides in the city knows, that you don't always get to pick and choose where and when you're going to stop. Cars pull out in front of you. Doors open etc. That sickening feeling you get, when you come to an abrupt stop, feet locked into clips, and the lovely helpless fall to the ground as you try to twist your feet out in a split second. Sure, some of us have amazing reflexes, and can get out of any predicament, but mere mortals rely on a pedal with reversable surfaces. That's the compromise with this pedal. It's more difficult to clip in, but helps reduce those ugly falls on pavement.

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