Customer Reviews

Shimano PD-M424 SPD Pedal (9/16-Inch, Black/Silver)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I agree with a couple of other reviews. These are called dual use and it says you don't need to clip in. This is true. I agree that it is not as comfortable to ride when you aren't clipped in (I actually use a softer shoe when I don't clip in and I'm just running a quick errand). These are heavy but I don't notice that on my mountain bike.

I like being able to clip in on both sides so I can just step on my pedals and go and if you are like me then this is probably for you. If you don't mind making sure the pedal is on the proper side then you might be happier with a different pedal.

I find it MUCH easier to unclip by turning my heel in and have to adjust the pedals nearly as loose as possible.

Convenient to have options of riding clipped in or not, although if you aren't clipped in the pedal surface of this pedal isn't exactly conducive to riding comfortably for very long, IMO.

The pedals work well, but they sure are heavy. I'm not one who worries much about weight, but put two of these on your bike and it is noticeable.

I've tried lots of pedals and I've finally come to the conclusion that if you aren't going to clip in, you're better off going with a lighter pedal (like Wellgo) that is flat and has sufficient surface area for your shoe to rest on. If you are going to clip in... then best to do without the platform and save yourself the weight. If you want the option of clipping in or not, you'll pay for it weight wise.

Shimano makes another pedal that has the SPD option on one side and non-SPD on the other. Although it is also heavy, I prefer it to the PD-M424 because it has a larger flat surface for your shoe on the non-SPD side.

These are my first pair of clipless pedals, and they are taking some getting used to. The pedal locks onto the cleat VERY securely. I wasn't able to get my foot out of the binding until I had already fallen over, a few times. Once I loosened the binding from it's factory setting though it's much easier to get in and out of them. The pedals seem to be very well made and work just like they are supposed to. The binding does sit above the plastic pedal a bit and makes them much more slippery than regular platform pedals, especially when your shoes are wet.

All in all, these pedals are what they are supposed to be. Not really a platform pedal, and not really a clipless pedal, but if you really want to have both without switching back-and-forth between different pedals they are a good option. I haven't abused them a whole lot yet, but the plastic pedal appears to be very tough. For the extra money and weight I don't see any reason to get the pedals with the metal cage.

These seem kind of heavy (but not noticeably worse than most other double-sided SPD's I've used), but work well. They really are usable without clipping in - you wouldn't want to do a long ride that way, but if you want to make a quick trip to the store without putting on your bike shoes, these work perfectly.

They seem to be just as easy to clip into as "bare" SPD's without the built-in platform.

I like these pedals. I think they are a good pedal for the money. I have noticed that the plastic is subject to damage/ with only light contact.

I haven't been able to use them yet, but just wanted to let people that are interested in buying these know that you will need metric allen wrenches to adjust them. I don't own a bike tool, so I don't know if the size is common. Just wanted to let others know, as I am going to have to buy one before I can use them. I have rated these with 5 stars only for the fact that they seem to be really great quality and didn't take long to receive. Also, they do come with a set of clips.

These are my first clipless pedals ever, and I am very satisfied with them. They are easy to learn to use, and simple to adjust. Great product!

This is my first set of clipless pedals and they are exactly what I was looking for. They feel great with my Shimano SH-MT33L Mountain Bike Shoes - Men's Shoes. They provide good support on bumpy terrain, although I havn't done any serious off-road riding with them yet. I have also used them with tennis shoes and seem to work fairly well, I could feel the binding on the bottom of my foot throught the shoe though, so probably no great for long rides uncliped. They are very easy to get in and out of as well.

These pedals are my first of this kind and they are great. Once I figured out the clip in/clip out process, riding was a breeze. I still consider myself a beginner rider but these pedals allow me to perform on a higher level with more confidence.

My first experience with these pedals were on a mountain bike from about 2002 to 2008. I picked them up from my local bike store for about $60 and they survived serious punishment on the trails. I smacked them into rocks, roots, logs, you name it and they never failed me. At the end, the bearings on one side were feeling a little loose, but that's to be expected after 5 years of abuse and zero maintenance.

I ended up selling these with my old mountain bike, but I immediately regretted the decision and picked up a new set. I'm now using these on my road/commuter bike that I use for a daily commuter and for longer rides on the weekends. They're great for just hopping on a riding to the store in normal shoes, but you can feel the clip mechanism beneath your sole. It's plenty comfortable for rides under 5 miles. For longer rides, the clipless mechanism works great with an adjustable tension screw to dial in how tight you want the binding to be.

Excellent pedals for the price if you need something that is multi-use. If you only need clipless, a dedicated XT pedal for another $20 is the best way to go.