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sevendy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 31, 2007
Strengths: I like these SPD-style pedals because 1) I only need one pair of cycling shoes, 2) when I get somewhere on my bike, I can get off and walk; 3) they have more roll (as opposed to yaw or rotation) freedom than, let's say, Look or Speedplay, so I don't need to cant the cleats; 4) they're cheap. Compared to previous "98A" compatible pedals, entry is greatly improved: no need to catch the front of the cleat, just step down (like Speedplay).Weaknesses: On the downside, the cartridge bearings in all these Wellgo pedals are low quality and probably undersized, and the bushings are not adequately lubricated. (I'm not sure of the particulars in this model, but they do at least use the same small outer cartridge bearing). On my sample, one of the pedals rotates noticeably less smoothly than the other, and neither is particularly free-spinning, although this is probably due to the tight rubber seals.Bottom Line: The latest and best in a long line of Performance-brand pedals produced by the Taiwanese manufacturer Wellgo (similar to Wellgo's W-41), all using the Shimano SPD-compatible "98A" cleat. Like most Wellgo-produced pedals, they're knock-offs of other name-brand items, in this case, Ritchey's Pro Micro. Previous "98A" pedals were basically a two piece design: an alloy pedal body, with a retention/release mechanism held in place by two tiny flat-head screws. I've had one of the screw heads snap off, and, in my experience, no amount of Loc-tite could keep these screws snug. Also, the contact patch of the pedal against the cleat wore faster than the cleat itself: keep the old cleats--replace the pedals! This new design solves these problems with a single-piece cast steel pedal body which, so far, shows very little wear. Overall, it's a tiny (actually, teensy-tiny), stripped-to-the-skeleton package, light and simple. There is little totally free rotation, but there is substantial lightly centered rotation prior to the release restriction.
While the same "98A" cleat has been retained (although not all "98A" cleats are the same: they have evolved over the years, and now have less rotation freedom when used on the older pedal designs!), the retention clip on the front of the pedal does not engage the cleat as deeply as previous pedal designs, so you probably need a tighter release tension! Entry and release on these pedals is very easy--tight tensions will not be a problem; pulling a foot during an out-of the-saddle sprint definitely will!
These should always be available from Performance at a substantial discount from list.
Favorite Ride: Never the same ride twice.
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Mail order
Similar Products Used: Various Performance and Wellgo road and MTB "98A" pedals.
Bike Setup: Ancient '80's vintage 7-sp. DuraAce-equipped Klein
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