2ndtimeAround

I bought these pedals oh maybe mid early 90's for my wife's MTB , a specialized stump jumper ( no comments on that please!)

Anyways , I gave away my last MTB , the Ti bike. Looks like I kept the shoes Specialized .Gotta be 30 years old. Easlly
. They needed a little repair ( contact cement), but are working out fantastic for the hybrid on street and dirt .

So a double sided pedal , step in. Adjustable release , and dual release . Can rotate ankle either left or right to disengage .

For a clue if helps , takes the Shimano SM SH-51 cleat . Found pair on amazon for $4.00.
I can almost see a brand name . Almost . Soon I can post pics , should be at 10 posts by now.

Thanks for looking .

2ndtimeAround

Ok the pics ...

onsay99

Nashbar spd copies.

2ndtimeAround

Wow fast ! No one has even responded on the "other" forum . I tried the regular SPD cleat on that poor shoe . Did not work or fit at all. Actually SPD cleat got stuck in pedal .
At first I though the SM SH51 cleat had Zero float. But the reality , the machine ( milling) marks on the surface were not allowing the float.

Now is broke -in (excuse the pun) and polished up from riding it does have some float , working real nice. I had actually ordered Shimano SPD pedals , but the cleats for these came first and worked great so the Shimano SPD pedals went back saved $45.00 to spend toward other parts.

cxwrench

It says 'Nashbar' right on the pedal...

2ndtimeAround

Had not heard that word in decades. Can not see well enough to read that on the pedal . You are sure lucky to see that well .
Spent some time guessing what the letters were (whats left of em) Though might be "grabber" ect .

Boosted my pride , knowing they are not copycats . Thank you much to point that out!

cyccommute 

Probably made by Wellgo and rebadged for Nashbar.

2ndtimeAround

Wellgo pedal in link does not appear to have a split rear where the cleat engages & looks that the SM- SH51 cleat would not fit it.

dsaul

They are Wellgo 801 pedals. They were sold as various other brands. They switched from that split plate, because they were prone to breaking. https://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_5_429.htm

cyccommute 

Agreed. I had some of those pedals that were badged by Bontrager (I think) that broke on one side of the pedal. That was several years ago (late 90s?) and was when I shifted to Shimano, specially the M530. Probably still have the same pedals on one of my current bikes. I hate endorsing Shimano but, damn, they make some good stuff.

Here’s an MTBR link on the Wellgo 800 pedal. They look almost exactly like your pedals, 2ndtimearound.

2ndtimeAround

Considering the issue with that pedal , may replace sometime soon. Could be ugly if that part breaks while climbing or sprinting. Once broke a crank arm by Lightning Rods , supposed to be billet. Not sure if magnesium or aluminum , but looked really odd where it broke.
They did replace it for me , they made really beautiful crank arms. Back when everything wasn't black anodized.

I'm a little ignorant on this , does the Shimano pedal release both directions of ankle rotation?

cyccommute 

Just to be clear, if the retension device on the pedal breaks, it’s not catastrophic in my experience. The cleat just becomes a bit wobbly and/or may not engage properly. (Caveat: It’s been a while so my memory might be fuzzy on the exact mode of breakage. But I didn’t crash because the pedal broke.)

The cleat is what determines the release. SH51 pedals are single release while the SH56 is multirelease. In practice, the SH51 can be forced to release in any direction (or may wear so that it will release that way) but the SH56 starts out being able to release in any direction.

2ndtimeAround

Now I know what to expect if the retention device on pedal breaks.
Regarding the SM-SH 51 If not meant to realize in either direction , why the split rear of the pedal that moves aside.
I did think it was forcing at all , very light smooth equal pressure both sides when disengage when heel swung inward . It was just my users impression and watching the action of the cleat engage and disengage - assuming that it was dual release. I actually had no cleat when I put the pedals on . Had no idea until this thread whose make of pedal it was . By chance the internet search referred to "Shimano SM-SH51 SPD as Multi-Release Cleat and Cleat Nut Set" Found those for $4.00 and by Shimano .

Anyways yes the manufactures website does describe the pedal as single- release like you said . You are CORRECT !!
Thanks for your input on my pedals .

Polaris OBark

Yes. I have enough bionic crap in my ankle to restrict me to rotating my heal inward. Shimano SPDs all work fine that way, even though the official instructions say they don't.