|
|
|
|
|
||
MTB Reviews > Pedals > Shimano M324
Combines the efficiency of the SPD system and the convenience of a platform pedal.
Adjustable cleat tension for each rider preference.
A sealed mechanism and serviceable cup & cone bearings.
Shimano M324 Reviews
Description: (from shimano.com)
Combines the efficiency of the SPD system and the convenience of a platform pedal.
Adjustable cleat tension for each rider preference.
A sealed mechanism and serviceable cup & cone bearings.
Other Recommendations
Reviews
on February 4, 2011
Pros
having the option to go clipless or use the platforms
Cons
always facing the opposite side you want
Review
good beginner pedal
on December 8, 2010
Pros
The versatility of them
Cons
Heavy and the clip in side
always roll over and faces
down
always roll over and faces
down
Review
Good to begin with at starting to ride clipless, but are heavy
on October 4, 2010
Pros
Versatility, durable. These worked great right out of the box.
Cons
Weight. Clip side always seems to be facing down when you need it.
Review
Perfect for someone who needs both options and great pedal to learn to ride clipless.
on June 2, 2010
Pros
clip in or flat, you choose
Cons
heavy, off weighted (the clip in side always flips down
Review
Decent pedals if you want the flexibility but if you're going to be riding mainly with clip in shoes goes with something dedicated
on November 12, 2009
Pros
Good for learning to ride clipless
Cons
trying to clip in to the clip in side, and trying to ride with the flats... it always seems like you get the wrong side.
Review
It seems like a good concept, but in practice it just doesn't work quite that well.
Pros
SPD bolt pattern, option to pick either side of the pedal.
Cons
Weight!
Review
Decent pedals for the money you pay, I paid $75 at a LBS, however these things will add a whopping 530g to your bike. Obviously not recommended for gram counters
Pros
Versatility
SPD engages and disengages smoothly
Platform side are solid and comfortable
SPD engages and disengages smoothly
Platform side are solid and comfortable
Cons
Heavy and they don't consistently settle with same side up.
Review
I have no issues going 100% clipless, but I have hung on to these as I really enjoy being able to flip them over when needed, or hop on the bike for an impromptu ride in flip-flops with the kids.
In Moab, on trail sections with exposed cliffs, I ride the platform side. Just makes me breath a little easier, especially after reading this:
http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/09/07/pain/
Pros
Ability to jump on and go with any old pair of shoes.
Cons
Platform side has fairly poor traction and low rise on the cage which causes the cleat to hit on the axle causing slips when attempting to go in platform mode while wearing cleated shoes.
Review
Purchased as my first clipless set thinking they'd offer the best of both worlds. For casual riding, they work well, however as my skill level and trail intensity has increased, so has my frustration.
Recommended only for casual/recreational riding or commuting.
Pros
Has good options for riding trail or commuting
Cons
This thing weighs as much as a brick
Review
Great for many styles of riding...Now that I'm a collegiate XC racer, I gotta let these puppies go.
Pros
I like the option of going clipping in or not.
The cleat tension was perfect for me out of the box.
Cons
Heavy.
Hurts like heck when the ridges on the 'flat' side come around and catch your leg.
Review
I love to hit the trails but I also never turn down the kids when they want to go for a ride. At this point I only have 1 bike so having the option to swing a leg over and go for a ride around the neighborhood is great.
on November 21, 2007
Pros
I like these pedals because sometimes I just want to jump on my bike with regular shoes. They're good if you have some place to go other than on the trail and don't want to walk around with bike shoes on. They grip your feet really well and have a nice look to them.
Cons
They are heavy and you can only clip in on one side.
Review
I recommend these pedals for people that ride both on the trail and if you just have to make a quick trip somewhere and want to jump on your bike really fast. If you use your bike to only ride trails then these may not be the pedals for you. A lot of college students have regular pedals on their bikes for commuting to school without special shoes. So having these pedals might be good for having the option of trail riding.
Cons
Not being able to click in on both sides.
Review
Great training wheels!!
Cons
none
Review
Great for the first time clip in rider. I think as my skill level goes up then I will want a regular clip style that goes in on both sides.
Pros
Shiny, very grippy.
Cons
Very heavy.
Review
I have this on my road bike whereas I'm and avid mtb rider. I can jump on my bike and go to a friend's house, or I can jump on it with mtb shoes and go for a ride.
Pros
This is a good pedal to start with because you can decide if you want to clip in or not
Cons
Heavy, you can only clip in on one side
Review
If this will be your first clipless pedals, get them if not, don't.
MTB Gear Review Dashboard
I own this item 
You are not logged in. Your review will be moderated and you will not receive credit for this submission. If you already have an account, log in here.
