I had similar experiences with origin8 track pedals, which i suspect are rebranded somas. I got the for cheap, and for the price they spun well and had smooth bearings, but the alloy of the cage is extremely weak, like soft steal. I had the tabs on one end bend over backwards after a small collision, and after I tried heating and bending it back with pliers, they fell of imediately, as if made of plastic. I found a deal and upgraded to MKS sylvan road pedals, made some small adjustments and the difference is night and day.