MKS AR - 2 Road Pedals

Advantages: Impressive durability, adjustibility, reliable SPD mechanism
Disadvantages: Mud clearing not as good as other brands

...to clip into the pedal, and it does so with a reasonably firm click, but you do have to position you foot correctly and this only comes with practice. If the pedal/cleat is clogged with mud then this can feel a bit soggy, but a quick pull up on the pedal is enough to confirm your foot is clipped in. Clipping out is fast and hassle free, as long as your practice sliding out of the pedal heel first. How long will they last? Mountain biking subjects your moving components to an extremely harsh environment - mud, water, and sand are the worst culprits. Mud is the most effective degreaser known to mankind, and then there are the inevitable impacts with rocks and tree roots I have had these pedals now for nearly 2 years, and they have been used almost exclusively off-road. They have been bashed against rocks, gouged into ruts... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect for sporting or casual use.
Disadvantages: None

...^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I had used the cleat system on a static bike in the gym, but was a bit apprehensive about the experience out on the open road. Fitting the pedals took about ten minutes, and I tried using them in the privacy of the back yard first. The cleats engaged very simply - just a tiny push forward with the foot - and released very easily too. This is important as failure to release when needed spells disaster. Imagine you have just arrived at traffic lights in rush hour. You have either forgotten to release your foot, or failed to be able to because the release mechanism was too stiff. You have braked and reached a halt, but neither foot is free to put on the ground. The inevitable is inevitable. You fall to the ground, with bike on top of you, your feet still firmly locked in place. Every bike-hating driver in sight is rolling about... Read review

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Advantages: quality, use, price
Disadvantages: None

...2 months and about 800km's of very wet and muddy riding (including Transwales 08 race) they still run like the day i fitted them - only time will tell on reliability, but first impressions are that they will last well. Even if they do need maintenance, shimano stock everything you need to rebuild them. Conclusion: They do everything that a normal spd pedal would do, but much, much better. As much as it pains me to say it, they are another quality product from shimano.... Read review

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