PD-M324 // SPD Pedal (im Karton)

These pedals are ideal for cyclists who want the convenience of a flat pedal (that can also be fitted with a third-party toe clip) for use around town or with non-cleated shoes, combined with an SPD pedal that allows for cleated cycling shoes for more serious rides. The flat side of the pedal also has plenty of grip/contact points, meaning that when used with non-cleated, everyday shoes, the shoes don't slip. Well-made, per most Shimano products, sturdy, and not too heavy. Decent value for those looking for convenience and versatility. They also look good on the bike, in a mixed brushed and polished finish. Note that half toe-clips catch on the ground when the SPD side of the pedal is being used, making them slightly less versatile as a combination. This was the case on a gravel bike with 172.5mm cranks.

These are my first foray into the clip on pedal world and they're a great pair for a novice! I bought them specifically because they are double sided and I wanted the flexibility of being able to jump on the bike wearing my trainers on if I wanted to pop down the shops etc. But...... since I bought them I've only used them with cycling shoes because it's so much easier. I've now done about 700 miles on the bike since I bought these. I ride a hybrid mountain bike and the majority of my cycling is done on the road or cycle paths, the pedals are solid and sturdily built but quite big in comparison to lots of other versions out there (again though I chose this size deliberatly). Clipping in and out the pedal is really easy once you get the hang of it, they are tensioned perfectly and haven't need adjusting since they were fitted. Couple of things things to note if like me you've never used SPD pedals before.... 1) It will take your legs a while to get accustomed to the new and better cycling position, they will ache a bit first though! 2)You will at some point forget you're clipped in and fall over (I can't say fall off because you will most definitely still be attached to the bike) if you can practice getting on and off the pedals, you need to master that technique to avoid embarrassment! All in all, great beginner pedals at a great price and really well engineered. Seen a few people asking, so just to confirm, pedals come with cleats in the box.

I have little to compare these too, except the Brompton pedals they have replaced, and the Look pedals that I used over 25 years ago. Compared to the Brompton pedals, these are heavier, as the outers are not aluminium, so if you're trying to save weight, you are not going to. Also, you will lose the ability to fold the left pedal. However, the efficiencies totally outweigh this feature for someone that doesn't take his bike on the tube/train very often. However, compared to my memory of the Look pedals that I had all those years ago, is that they're a little more difficult to get your foot out, and don't necessarily provide quite the same efficiency. But they do let you use them without having cleated shoes, without difficulty. For commuting, these pedals are ideal. I went for some Giro shoes with a recess for the cleats, rather than a full road shoe, so both sides of this pedal work well. Riding without cleated shoes, it tends to be a 50-50 chance that when I stick my food on the pedal, I'll get the SPD side, but when riding with cleated shoes, I tend to take my foot off the left pedal near the ground, and the SPD side tends to stay up so that I can quickly click back in. It's only been a week with them, but so far, I'm pretty happy. Maybe I've ruined my Brompton a bit, but with cleated shoes, everything is more efficient, even with the extra weight. In traffic, is easy to unclip, and use the other side of the pedal instead. Maybe not quite the same as I remember the Look pedals, but I'm happy all the same. Update: They're not necessarily the best quality. After about 1000km or so, already getting a little clicky. Also, for longer rides, I'd probably go with larger cleats, like Look or SPD-SL that spread the pressure out a little more. But as a commuter pedal that gives you the option of not using cleated shoes, I'm still pretty happy with them, although annoyed with the clicking.

I've had this for a couple of months now and so far, so good. The pedals are easy to fit (no spanner with the pedal) and finding the clip side (and the flat side) is easy as the pedals don't spin around very quickly) - this is my first clip-less pedal and am pleased I went for this 'dual' option - it is very useful to have the ability to cycle with normal shoes on. Release system is very good, highly recommend that you put it to the easy (quick to release) position first. The flat (non clip/SPD) side isn't large (I'm a UK size 9/43 EU) - so for those of you wanting to use this for mountain biking without cycling shoes you may want to think again - but is fine for urban riding / long distance on roads or cycle paths. They feel high quality, but like I said - this is my first foray into clipless pedals.

I do a mixture of town, country roads and towpath riding; these pedals are great for stop/start riding in heavy traffic as you have the choice to use the non-clip side which means that an unexpected stop won't catch you out. They're also ideal as you can comfortably ride in normal trainers if e.g. you're just popping out to the shop and don't want to don all the gear. Actually clipping in is a breeze once you have sorted the tension adjuster to a mid-range level. I'm not going to drone on about the merits of riding when clipped in, as you've no doubt heard it all before. Concentrating on the pedals themselves, the build quality is excellent; this is my second pair, I've used the originals on my other bike for over a year in all kinds of weather conditions, they've survived numerous knocks and general rough handling with no sign of any problems. If you're considering buying your first pair of clip in pedals, but don't want to commit to full-time clipped in cycling, look no further; these will do the job very nicely. Thoroughly recommended,

Very good value at time of buying over a year ago, under £30 if I remember correctly. Purchased as a replacement for some crappy plastic pedals which came as stock on my ridgeback hybrid. After installation the benefits were immediate. There's no 'give' in the pedals, as there often is with cheap plastic pedals, which essentially means all the power you exert from your legs goes straight through the drivetrain which makes for a much more efficient ride. No wasted energy. Also, the addition of SPD is ideal for somebody making the transition from flat pedal to SPD. Installation is just a matter of unscrewing old pedals and screwing on new pedals. Can't get a much easier than that! Absolutely WILL be buying again.

These have a quality feel to them and have adjustable unclipping resistance. They're ideal - excellent for clipping in and out of, but also work well when you're wearing everyday shoes or want to ride unclipped in (in snow for example). I use them on my event bike (sportives etc) and my commuting bike through town. Using clips almost all the time helps develop the unclipping reflex. Whether I'm riding clipped in on using the other side my feet find the right side first time almost always. They weigh a little more than SPD only pedals but that's a slight penalty for the versatility.

Is what it is, does the job lovely