I bought this clipless pedals because I wanted to use (a roadworthy hardtail MTB) in everyday life, for example. For the trip to the office, as well as sporty off-road and on my bike marathon. The pedals are an ideal compromise for both types of use, since the exchange of the pedals is eliminated and you can spontaneously select the "Engine". Each course knows his usage profile best. For me, this hybrid solution is fully in order, I will be traveling with changing shoes not always.
The training effect is remarkable!
Weight:
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The pedals are certainly no lightweight. Road cyclists may complain (even if the bike + rider combination exceeds the 100kg mark). My bike weighs with the pedals 11.45 instead of 11.30 kg - I can live with.
Scope of supply:
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- Pedal PD-M324 left and right
- Two cleats SM-SH56
Function:
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Installation should overwhelm anyone - left and right thread can not really be confused.
The adjustment of the release force requires some patience and experimentation - which have all Klickpedale se. With a socket wrench can be easily adjusted on the M324 hardness, unless reflectors were fixed. The adjustment is by screw locking (a special glue) against accidental changes saved. After installation (not supplied) reflectors, the adjustment is no longer accessible. Therefore, plug-reflectors recommend (and not offered screwed). One should (generally) make sure both sides set the same release tension.
For quick snapping it takes some practice. To my mind the pedals have slightly less "leadership" as systems of competitors. After a few trips you have the right feeling for the correct locking point. In some reviews there is criticism that the drivers have problems finding the right page of the pedals. Here in my view is whining at a high level and this allowed no penalty. On the one hand all Hybrid pedals have this problem, on the other hand I have so far few problems, since the pedal - when it is moved slightly - shuttling in the same starting position. Outdoor shoes, I turn back the pedals, shoes by clicking forward.
With the supplied Cleats beginners are mainly operated since come to disengage from the pedals three options in question: either you turn the shoe (usually) outward or inward, or simply pull in an intermediate position strongly backwards. For my taste it is clicked faster than you can use it. You can make do with a higher tripping Heard or mount other cleats on the shoes. This must each determine for themselves.
The street shoe side is almost the same profile of my standard MTB pedal: A metal cage with a slight curvature spikes. The maintenance of the road shoe is largely determined by the sole of the shoe. For ambitious driving the grip is not always sufficient. Slips one of the wounds can be quite deep.
Price-Performance:
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For almost 30 euros you get a rock-solid hybrid pedal. In my view, ideal for beginners click system. Particularly for mountain bikers is this pedal a good compromise. On a downhill track or evasive Parkour respect is already large, not been clicked in time to get the shoes. When it gets too hot, you can simply switch sides - even while driving. That convinced me finally. In a review is philosophizing about the fact that you will be ridiculed with such a hybrid pedal because it is not "professional" was enough. I have other experiences made: Many mountain bikers ride either on hybrid pedal systems (often with SH56 cleats, because of the lower risk of accidents) or strongly interested in this because the benefits outweigh. Only a few drive Hardgesottene pure click systems.
Conclusion:
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Who previously flirted with clipless pedals, but did not want to completely switch to Klickies because the road shoe suitability of the wheel is lost or who want to slowly get used to a click system, this hybrid solution which was suggested. The only criticism (in other reviews) that is slightly higher weight. I can do this on my bike but not subjectively notice. For me the benefits outweigh clear and I would buy these pedals again. Those who want lighter pedals must dig deeper into their pocket rather than to complain about the M324.
