Opinions on shimano DX pedals

[SteveV]

So im prob going to buy some new shimano DX pedals of some guy cause my specialized low pro mag pedals have begun to creak and wiggle a ridiculous amount. Iv tried greasing them, tightening them and have my lbs look at them....no dice

so since im buying new pedals because of bearing problems can anyone tell me who has ridden them if these pedals also creak (i know all pedals will after about a year or so) and how the pins and overall quality are

thanks so much
(and i promise know more threads concerning my shitty specialized pedals)

[Jeff M]

I've never owned them but from riding them I think the DX pedals are awesome. They have a great concave on them and they actually have real bearings (unlike many flats). The quality is great, although the pins are on the small side if you want a really grippy pedal.

[Hack On Wheels]

I love them, not mine but mounted on a bike I can borrow at will. Great feel, absolutely perfect. So far they seem to be fine durability wise, no creaking or anything, and they dont get looked after at all.

[switch]

An online site has them for a pretty good price.

http://www.blueskycycling.com/product148_SPECIAL_-Shimano-M646-SPD-Pedals-w--SH-51-Cleats.htm

[Hack On Wheels]

He is talking about the platform pedal version, not spd.

By the way, is the 646 the predecessor to the 647? 646 has a metal cage compared to the resin cage of the 647.

[sanrensho]

By the way, is the 646 the predecessor to the 647?

Yes. And before the 646, there was a 636 pedal that was essentially the same thing with a red finish. I've found them to be bombproof, if heavy.

[Adam West]

great pedal
my lbs owner has had his for as long as i can remeber o no problems with durability.
great grip.

[seand]

I have the 647s and LOVE them. I never have issues "finding" them, they offer the right amount of float for me, and were a great price - $70.

The platform around the pedal is actually useful, when using shoes that are flats w/clip ability..I have used the platform a few times when on a skinny pedaling and not wanting to be clipped in.

[ZHendo]

imo the dx platforms have too small of pins to grab your feet in technical/muddy terrain. i had some i and was pretty disapointed considering how much cash they were. however, the 647 is an outstading pedal, i still have yet to move over to the clipless pedals on my DH bike, but i rode with them on numerous occasions using rental bikes and i found them to be very strong, secure and well made.

[trout]

I use the dx platforms and really like them. The bearings are excellent and easily replaceable. The pins may be small but if you use them with some 5 10 impact shoes with sticky rubber soles they grip great.

[Hack On Wheels]

Yeah, and if you want you can always unscrew the pins, check the length and decide how far you need to put them in, you should be able to run them with more pin exposed than how they came.

[Bryce]

are the pins standard size set screws? If so, just get some longer pins, or get the syncros ones. I've never had DX's but I agree that the concave feels just right

[seand]

you can just go to a hardware store and get replacement pins made of whatever length you want! Go for the 3" ones so you are gaurenteed to never come off your pedal.

[SteveV]

thanks guys

sounds like a good reliable pedal...i think ill get it

[corey@nsmb.com]

I had them. They are OK...Pins are too small to get good grip, and they are expensive pedals. I ended up tapping new threads and replacing all the set screws with larger ones (same as most welgo sized ones) which made them better. The stock ones are such a small diameter that even if you find longer ones (which you probably wont at that size) you will find they fold over and bend when hit, and as a result, are useless. The larger ones in other pedals can take way more abuse.

But, they didn't last as long as I'd hoped. The bearings got dirty (they are not sealed well) and then dried up and seized. New axle kits were about $90...So I junked them.

I have had the same Welgo's since 2003 and they are still in top shape. At half the price as the DX, I know what I'd buy next time around...

[SteveV]

I had them. They are OK...Pins are too small to get good grip, and they are expensive pedals. I ended up tapping new threads and replacing all the set screws with larger ones (same as most welgo sized ones) which made them better. The stock ones are such a small diameter that even if you find longer ones (which you probably wont at that size) you will find they fold over and bend when hit, and as a result, are useless. The larger ones in other pedals can take way more abuse.

But, they didn't last as long as I'd hoped. The bearings got dirty (they are not sealed well) and then dried up and seized. New axle kits were about $90...So I junked them.

I have had the same Welgo's since 2003 and they are still in top shape. At half the price as the DX, I know what I'd buy next time around...

thanks for the advice. I checked out some wellgos at my LBS and i liked them except that the pins are so frickin long and ill be using these pedals on my p.3. I don't want something thats gonna leave like a 1/4" deep hole in my leg when i miss the pedals while trickin and taking my feet of the pedalss (i know ull say use shinpads but i prefer not to riding street and dj) got any other ideas if pedals???

[switch]

Just wear jeans and you should be OK. If your legs are bare, then the pins will definitely do some damage.

With the Welgo pedals, and the rebranded versions, I frequently check if the platform is snug on the spindle. I also clean and grease the bearings every 6 months or so. With a good greasing and everything snug, there is much less chance of a problem. It's when things loosen up that dirt gets into the bearings and grinds them up. Also the bearings aren't always that durable, so a cleaning/greasing is a good time to check for needed replacements.

[ESHER SHORE]

i bent axle (right pedal) on my DX flats and also on the old red DX SPD (left axle) downhill pedals...not sure how strong shimano axles are? and i'm not a big guy or heavy lander

rocking Syncros Mental alloys and lovin them...lighter than DMR V-12's...stupid strong, stupid grippy...stupid expensive...


rob

[FlipSide]

The lengths of the pins is a non-issue. The short pins you don't like are M3x6mm set screws...just replace them with the M3x8mm set screws (that you should find in the same box your pedals came in) and go ride.

I've read somewhere people tried M3x10mm set screws but found out the setup was way too grippy. I've used M3x8mm for a while and they were very good. Not as good as my current Mallets ;) ...but very good none-the-less. :)

[Carbuncle]

I run the Wellgos, whatever model they charge 34.99 for a Pricepoint: good, wide platform and they've lasted since September with no problems. They stick as well or better than any platform I've been on before.