MKS MT Lux Comp MTB Pedals Alloy

Advantages: Top quality kit
Disadvantages: Nothing at all

...Shimano FCM-540, Cobra Shape Hollowtech, Octalink spline, replacable rings with alloy outer CHAINRINGS 44A/32S/22S BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano ES-25, Octalink Spline, cartridge bearing, 68 x 118mm for 50mm chainline PEDALS Shimano 505 SPD, reflectors and cleats RIMS Mavic XM 117, disc FRONT HUB Specialized Hi Lo disc, 32h, CNC flange and disc mount, QR REAR HUB Shimano FH-M475L, cassette, disc, 32h, QR SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black FRONT TIRE Specialized Fast Trak, 26x2.0", DC, 60TPI, aramid bead REAR TIRE Specialized Fast Trak, 26x2.0", DC, 60TPI, aramid bead TUBES Specialized schraeder valve SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry, MTB SEAT POST Specialized alloy micro adjust, 30.9mm SEAT BINDER Specialized forged alloy w/ QR NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual THE OVERALL RIDE Overall... Read review

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

...Why would you want a pair? Clip-in pedals originally developed for road bikes, have found their way onto cross country mountain bikes. A metal plate called a cleat is bolted to a specially adapted shoe. The cleat engages in a sprung loaded clip on the pedal, holding the foot in the most efficient position. You disengage the clip by rotating the shoe. They also enable you to pull on the up-stroke improving power, although the power benefits are relatively modest. The major advantage of clip-in pedals is that it enables you to perfect a smooth circular pedal stroke. Next time you're out on a flat piece of road/track, drop a gear, unclip one side and try pedalling with one leg. If you're anything like me when I tried this you'll get an amusing jerky pogo like action. Perfecting a circular rather than up and down motion... Read review

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Advantages: quality, use, price
Disadvantages: None

...Previously, I had a pair Of Ritchey WCS Ti spd pedals (i paid £60 on ebay, but the retail at £140!!). These were next to useless - the bearings failed within 12 months. They looked good and weighed not a lot, but didn't work very well, at all :O( I begrudgingly purchased the XTR spd's for £56.99 from wiggle, as I didn't want to go the "shimano" route again. First impressions of quality were superb, especially for under £60!!! The smoothness of the bearings is silk like. fitting is just like any other pedal. Adjusting the tension springs was also the same as any other spd, although I didn't have to do them as tight as previoud spd's I'd owned. Clicking in and out of the pedal gave a satisfying quality click. In riding i've done so far, they perhaps clogged more than i'd have liked, but the riding was very very extreme. After... Read review

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