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Shimano M324 SPD Pedals

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These SPD pedals feature an expanded platform so you can ride in any shoes; great for people who have 1 bike they use for everything.

SPD binding on 1 side provides the security and pedaling efficiency of a clipless pedal
Standard pedal cage on the other side allows you to bike in non-cleated shoes
Cleat tension adjusts so the binding releases when you want it to
Chromoly spindle with cup and cone bearings

Weight based on pair.

Imported.

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Shimano M324 SPD Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano M324 SPD Pedals

4.2

(based on 42 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Highly compatible (22)
Rugged (21)
Good platform (8)
Reliable entry/exit (7)
Increases pedaling efficiency (6)

Cons

Heavy (20)
Rust (3)

Best Uses

Casual trails (17)
Cross country (13)
Commuting (7)
Free riding (7)
Single track (7)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (26), Casual/ recreational (13)
- Was this a gift?:
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May

2013

5.0

Worth the dough

By rocket beast

from Springfield, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Finish Doesn't Show Dents
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Hybrid
Mountain
Rough Terrain
Steep Terrain

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I was hesitant to pay for snap-ins but have become a believer. I'm primarily cycling for fitness. Pedal efficiency increased from 50% ish to at least 90% ish. Easier to keep feet on pedals in high vibration terrain. Allows more focus on speed and navigation, particularly when fatigued. Having feet snapped in is awkward at first but became second-nature within 4 miles of the first ride.

I bought these for the ability to take gravel and debris without paint chipping or highly visible scratching. The non-clip-in side is good for having more control / availability to demount on tricky technical moves (stream crossing, steep decent).

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Apr

2013

4.0

Just what I wanted.

By dave124

from San Diego

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Clip In Or Regular Shoe
Highly Compatible
Multi Use
Rugged

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Downhill
Free Riding
Single Track
Up Hill

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

At first I feared clipping in to my Mountain Bike because I crash so often. I recently went over the handlebars with these puppies and I remember thinking, "Oh no, I'm going to be still connected to the bike as I go face first into the ground." It wasn't so. I was able to get off and out away from the bike and minimized injury. I love these pedals because you can use a normal shoe or a clip shoe to ride around. I have had these for a couple years and if they ever need replacing, I will get the same ones again. One star off because of the price and the weight.

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I have installed these pedals 2 bikes

By harrymurphey

from Mid-Atlantic, USA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Great For Off-road Bikes
Highly Compatible
Release Adjustment Good
Rugged

Cons

Slightly heavy

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Free Riding
Single Track

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

Liked first set, purchased second set, installed on a Trek 8.6DS and a Hard-Tail Mountain Bike. Easily Adjustable, can set cleat release down to nothing ... up to extremely hard ... very broad range. Extremely durable/tough ... cost: slightly heavy but seems indestructable. Very Pleased Will purchase third set if ever needed (another future bike ???)

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Jul

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Left pedal just failed after 16,000 mi.

By Kurt the Dirt

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Highly Compatible
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I picked up these pedals after my old Look's got stolen back in 2004. Since then, I have riden on my Trek 1200 from coast to coast in the US, through 12 countries in Europe, down to LA (from portland) and through 10 countries in Central and South America, all on these same pedals. Between 2006 and now, when not touring, I used these pedals to do my shopping, get me to work, school, go on rides, and even two years of competitive racing. These bulky pedals attached to an Orbea Orca are pretty dorky, but they worked for me.

At 3,000 miles I crashed going around a corner in a crit race because I had dropped the pedal too low to the ground. At around 9,000 miles, I did the same thing, crashing. I also crashed a few other less dramatic times, not pedal-related. These were all neglectful crashes, not because of the pedal.

At about 11,000 miles they began developing a creaking noise that echoed through the bike frame when using the platform side of the pedal. Having done zero maintenance, I assumed they didn't have long for the world, so I took another pair of pedals with me to South America on a big bike tour. I ended up giving them to a friend because these pedals simply would not quit.

Finally the other day, the left pedal seized and will no longer spin. What a run.

They're a bit heavy, and because they're wide, I would not use them for racing (definitely not their intention). Rarely needed adjusting.

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Jun

2012

4.0

So far so good

By Jackyl

from North NJ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Install
Highly Compatible

Cons

None

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Free Riding

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I was looking for some new pedals for my hybrid. Looked at several. Perfect choice.

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Aug

2011

2.0

Not maintainable

By axoplasm

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Convenient
Highly Compatible

Cons

Breaks easily
Heavy
Not easily maintainable

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I put a pair of M324s on my commuter bike. They work as advertised, I could click into the SPD side when I was wearing bike shoes, but I had a flat platform for quick trips to the grocery store.

My experience using them was that the cleats tended to rotate to the top, convenient if I was wearing my bike shoes but uncomfortable if I wasn't.

I got about 2 years of use out of my pair of M324s until the spindle on one pedal froze. I have had this happen with other SPD pedals, but usually after several years of hard use (not 2 years of casual commuting). In fact, I still have my first pair of SPD pedals (M505), almost 10 years after I bought them!

But no worries: with the right tools I have serviced other SPD-compatible pedals. You just remove the lock nut and bearing cone, grease & replace the bearings. This isn't possible with the M324. The lock nut requires a special tool to remove (although you can do it with a small flathead and lots of banging) ... but the cone nut behind that requires a special bit -- regular torque wrench bits won't work (their walls are too thick). The cost to buy these tools or have my local shop service it rivaled the price of new pedals!

I find these pedals are overpriced for their poor quality and difficulty of service.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect All-Around Mtn Bike Pedal

By ObiJuan

from Dallas, TX

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Highly Compatible
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Mtn Biking

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I bought these pedals for their versatility so the weight is not an issue for me. I can lock in when I want to hit the trail or just hope on with my tevas when camping or want to go for a casual ride with the family. Also they are great for first time users of clipless SPD type pedals which I was when a friend recommended them. They can take beating on the trail, as I have hit roots and rocks with no damage to them. I use a very good cleaner, lubricant, rust repellant spray on all my outdoor gear so rust is not an issue for me, plus I live in DFW area so not a lot of rain or wet trails.

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Jun

2011

5.0

Getting a 2nd set!

By MariaGator

from Florida

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Highly Compatible
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

Put the first pair on my off-road bike. Very happy with the versatility. Putting the second pair on my road bike. We just bought a recumbent bike for my husband. We anticipate touring and doing destination rides where stomping around in cleats may not be welcome - but with these I can still clip in for a go-fast trip too! Didn't have any problems with rust or deterioration as one person mentioned and I ride in coastal Florida where salt is an is issue!

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good versatile pedal.

By Amador

from Bend, OR

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Highly Compatible
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Comments about Shimano M324 SPD Pedals:

I just recently bought my first road bike and wasn't ready to buy cycling shoes when I bought the bike. At first I was going to get mountain bike pedals or baskets, but the REI sales rep suggested these. I'm glad he did, they work great for me.

Now that I have cycling shoes I'm able to clip in when I go on long rides or use the flat side when I'm commuting to work and just want to wear regular shoes.