BUCKLOS SPD Clip Pedals PD-M760/M780 MTB Mountain Bike Clipless Dual Sided Pedals - Road Bike Spin Bike Sealed Bearing Bicycle Clips in Pedal Compatible with Shimano SPD Cleats (9/16" Aluminum)

These look like Shimano XT but at a PD-M540 price point. I still would go with the Shimano XT for mountain biking, specially if smashing on rocks is common where you ride. I had an issue with my first order but the 3rd party seller was very helpful so they have good customer service.

My first clipless pedal. I chose an spd system because i could pair it with a pair of comfortable shoes and not have to clod-hop into work. My only regret is not realizing that mesh shoes don't do well in inclement weather but that has nothing to do with the pedals. I am 6,3 270 lbs and would recommend adding pedal extensions to widen your stance if you are a larger human. Getting used to being attached to the bike has a learning curve but it is well worth it. When installing, be VERY careful when threading the steel threads into your aluminum cranks. Very happy with the purchase.

The clips barely catch so they do not stay in place. I only tried with the cleats provided.

These are terrific pedals. Very high quality. These are very similar to my other Shimano PD-M8120 XT pedals. For the price and value these pedals offer, you can't go wrong. Time will tell of course, but the materials, fit, and finish seem to be perfect. Very adjustable and very stable on my GIRO Ranger shoes.

So I've never had this brand of any product. And I have to say so far so good. I like it. So I've only had these for maybe a month or so. I like them they work but as you can see from the photo I am getting grease coming out this early. That's crazy. You might normally see that like 3 years in. So not super happy with that. So we will see how they continue to operate.

I've never used clipless pedals before so this was an experiment. But I got mountain bike shoes for my gravel bike so I could take advantage. So far these have only been on my trainer (no risk of falling over) and they work. Finding the exact spot to clip in seems to be an issue. Not sure if it's me or what. But I've had several times where I spin the pedal and use the other side and it snaps in easily. The force needed to pop out of them has remained very consistent.I have the clip set up as Lake recommends for their shoes. Being mountain bike shoes the clip is recessed in between the she's tread which could make clipping in more difficult. I don't have name brand pedals to compare to and being new at it I'm thinking it's more me that the pedals.

The Bucklos clipless pedals are very close knock-offs of the Shimano PD-M8120 SPD pedals right down to the black cage platform that surrounds the clip-in part of each pedal.If you’re looking at these you probably know what clipless pedals are, why they exist, how various makes and models differ, and even why they’re called clipless even though when riding one refers to “clipping in” to the pedals.I’ll be brief and only mention that these are what are often referred to as “two-hole cleat mountain bike clipless pedals”. Quite a mouthful.I use mine for road biking because the shoes used to hold the “two-hole cleats” can be used for walking unlike “road shoes” that are terrible for walking anything more than a very short distance.So, first, are these any good and the answer is yes. They install easily with a 6mm Allen wrench, which is supplied, and there is also a supplied, I think it’s a 2mm, Allen wrench, for adjusting the release tension that holds your shoes on. It’s always a good idea, if you’re new to this, to use the lightest tension for getting into and, more importantly, out of, the pedals.The pedals are helpfully and clearly labeled “R” and “L” (right and left) because it matters and if you don’t install them that way you can loosen them up when pedaling.These types of pedals have an internal hub and this is the only time I’ll compare these and the Shimano pedals directly. You get to the internal hub on the Shimano pedals by using an open-ended wrench to loosen a hex nut that is close to the threaded shaft that attaches to the crank. To do the same thing on the Bucklos pedals you loosen a hex bolt on the outside of the pedal with an Allen wrench. It’s easier but I have no need or desire to mess with internal, rotating parts of any pedals.I will say that I note that the Bucklos pedals do not rotate around that internal hub as freely as I think they should. There is noticeable drag when turning them by hand, although I don’t notice anything in particular when riding with them.The Bucklos pedals come with the aforementioned Allen wrenches as well as a pair of two-hole cleats. I’ll note here, just in case anyone is not aware, that, while it is not mentioned, I expect these cleats are the type that release in one direction; that is, you can rotate your foot only one way to get out of the pedals (I forget which direction that is). Riders new to clipless pedals of this type are often advised to look into the Shimano two-hole cleats, as an extra, that can release when you twist your foot either left or right.These Bucklos mountain-bike-style clipless pedals seem to be an affordable means of getting into riding with clipless pedals. They come with everything you need…just add shoes and ride.