I used Speedplay pedals for many years. I got stuck in them several times-meaning I could not break the cleat free from the pedal because dirt was in the cleat. Not again.
These Shimano pedals are a good value. I can't see ever getting stuck in them. Exiting the pedal is easy.
I don't like how the pedal is alway turned to the wrong side when I try to clip in. I wish they were weighted so the enty side was alway up. (Speedplay you could use either side) Not a big deal but if you are on a race start you would be left in the dust trying to clip in.
On the positive side these are supple, well-made tires that mounted just exactly perfectly to ENVE SES 4.5 wheels. Running tpu tubes and not tubeless the tires were only 47mm wide! They should measure at least 49 new with 25mm inner rims and then gradually relax to 50 over time. The ride was not as supple as the 48's I was running from another brand whose tires DO measure 50mm wide when run with 25mm inner rims.
I took these off and sold them barely used after one ride and am not pleased with the tires being significantly under sized. I really like the black sidewalls that I can't get with my previous tires, but looks aren't much compared to performance.
Hopefully, future runs of the tires will be different.
Once you understand what needs to be done for the chain length, and setup for a full mount derailleur, the process is simple and shifts perfectly after the first attempt. I have raced, and ridden on this setup for a few months now and have not had to make any adjustments to shifting at all. The braking power is unmatched, I feel confident that using one finger to actuate the brake lever is more than enough to brake when needed.
This is about as good a value in wheels as one can get today. Hubs are DT Swiss 350's, I have had great history with these in other Reserve wheels I own and this set has not disappointed so far. Tension on spokes was very uniform out of the box as I would expect from Reserve.
While they are not the lightest thing out there, where else can you get this kind of durability at under $700? Great winter wheel set for my gravel bike that does allroad duty in the winter for me. Put on 32mm road tires and one can cruise over everything. I would not buy these for racing, but great training or winter wheelset at a phenomenal price.
Note that the DT Swiss 350 hubs are quiet. I like that but some that like louder hub ratchets. If you want it louder, get a set of 54 tooth ratchets to make the freewheeling sound louder.
