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Review by epbobReviewed 8/10/2023by epbobCycling EnthusiastEl Paso, TXThe Shimano sweet spot for MTB pedalsFor performance and value, these are the "just right" ones. I've tried the more expensive ones and didn't notice any improvement in performance. On the other hand, I've tried the less expensive model and just like the sleek spindle on the 540 better, not to mention the few grams of weight savings. They come in black and silver color options and the silver is more pleasing to my eye.
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For performance and value, these are the "just right" ones. I've tried the more expensive ones and didn't notice any improvement in performance. On the other hand, I've tried the less expensive model and just like the sleek spindle on the 540 better, not to mention the few grams of weight savings. They come in black and silver color options and the silver is more pleasing to my eye.
Review by TBReviewed 6/19/2023by TBMissouri Best MTB pedals for the money.Ordered these for a new gravel bike. Didn't really want to go with road pedals and my road shoes for mostly gravel. They are great pedals and if you are paying more it is just to save a few grams. Not that important for a gravel bike. I ordered from BikeTiresDirect to be sure I didn't get counterfeit Shimano like I did with Shimano chain from Amazon.
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Ordered these for a new gravel bike. Didn't really want to go with road pedals and my road shoes for mostly gravel. They are great pedals and if you are paying more it is just to save a few grams. Not that important for a gravel bike. I ordered from BikeTiresDirect to be sure I didn't get counterfeit Shimano like I did with Shimano chain from Amazon.
Review by Special KReviewed 8/11/2023by Special KCycling EnthusiastIllinoisGreat value & functionalityI was familiar with Shimano's other SPD pedals & needed a set of SPD's to use with a new gravel bike. These work just as well as Shimano's pricier models at a very reasonable cost & weight.
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I was familiar with Shimano's other SPD pedals & needed a set of SPD's to use with a new gravel bike. These work just as well as Shimano's pricier models at a very reasonable cost & weight.
Review by AlanReviewed 7/13/2023by Alanportland OrPedalsEasy in and easy out. Works well.
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Easy in and easy out. Works well.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/12/2023by AnonymousTucsonPerfectI needed pedals to go with walkable cleats.
These fit the bill.
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I needed pedals to go with walkable cleats.
These fit the bill.
Review by OMillsPAReviewed 4/20/2023by OMillsPACycling EnthusiastCentral PAI bought these because they are toughI've had these in the past. I know they will last. They are heavy though.
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I've had these in the past. I know they will last. They are heavy though.
Review by bhanna5Reviewed 10/2/2020by bhanna5Casual CyclistConshohocken, PA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.These were a game changer for me Easy to use and install, the M540s completely changed the feel and ride of my hybrid bike. Being new to cycling, I had no idea how powerful and connected clipless pedals make a rider feel. I took to riding longer and much faster, and the pedals never disappoint. Shimano makes a great product here, and a couple of my friends now ride the same clipless pedals. Quite honestly, there's no way I'd want to ride my bike without them. I stay clipped in and getting out is a snap. I have had a few mishaps where I forget or slow down to a stop too soon, which has caused a couple spills. After installation, I would suggest practicing for a few minutes before attempting your normal ride.
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Easy to use and install, the M540s completely changed the feel and ride of my hybrid bike. Being new to cycling, I had no idea how powerful and connected clipless pedals make a rider feel. I took to riding longer and much faster, and the pedals never disappoint. Shimano makes a great product here, and a couple of my friends now ride the same clipless pedals. Quite honestly, there's no way I'd want to ride my bike without them. I stay clipped in and getting out is a snap. I have had a few mishaps where I forget or slow down to a stop too soon, which has caused a couple spills. After installation, I would suggest practicing for a few minutes before attempting your normal ride.
Review by DrumEmpoReviewed 5/16/2022by DrumEmpoCycling EnthusiastSt. Charles, MO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Hold On Tight!Finally upgraded my pedals on my 2021 Giant Advanced Revolt 3. These pedals perform as expected and keep the compliment the existing color scheme. Sturdy clip-in with a quick release when needed.
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Finally upgraded my pedals on my 2021 Giant Advanced Revolt 3. These pedals perform as expected and keep the compliment the existing color scheme. Sturdy clip-in with a quick release when needed.
Review by East Coast bikerReviewed 12/23/2022by East Coast bikerCycling EnthusiastEastern US3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The SPD pedal is an easy in and out. I've tried the rest.I use these on my road bikes. Super easy to clip in and out at lights and other stops.
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I use these on my road bikes. Super easy to clip in and out at lights and other stops.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 12/8/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSacramento CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Ideal clip in/clip outThis item was easy to install. It also fits both of my bike shoes with a quick release
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This item was easy to install. It also fits both of my bike shoes with a quick release
Review by SisophousReviewed 11/1/2018by SisophousCycling EnthusiastNew Rochelle, NY1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Works Great With No Adjustments neededThese work perfectly with nothing required to adjust. The is one big issue I had and that was my pedals I was replacing after 23 years of usage were impossible to remove from my bike. I had the right tool but could not get them off and even the bike shop struggled and had to take the bike to the back of the shop and mount it. So I dished out $12 in labor cost to get the old pedals off and these installed. Don't be surprised if you have the same issue. There is no reason to purchase any other similar pedals. These are lightweight and are flawless.
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These work perfectly with nothing required to adjust. The is one big issue I had and that was my pedals I was replacing after 23 years of usage were impossible to remove from my bike. I had the right tool but could not get them off and even the bike shop struggled and had to take the bike to the back of the shop and mount it. So I dished out $12 in labor cost to get the old pedals off and these installed. Don't be surprised if you have the same issue. There is no reason to purchase any other similar pedals. These are lightweight and are flawless.
Review by Double EReviewed 1/19/2017by Double ECycling EnthusiastSt George, Utah2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.SWEETBeen using egg beaters thinking they were easier to clip in and out until i tried a pair of 540. so far they have been very reliable and easy to get clipped inout. would buy again
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Been using egg beaters thinking they were easier to clip in and out until i tried a pair of 540. so far they have been very reliable and easy to get clipped inout. would buy again
Review by DavidReviewed 9/24/2020by DavidCycling EnthusiastGreenville, SC2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Perfect and inexpensive.Great pedals for anyone who wants to wear "walkable" bike shoes (recessed cleats). Double sided and easy to get in and out of. I use them on my road bike. Light and versatile.
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Great pedals for anyone who wants to wear "walkable" bike shoes (recessed cleats). Double sided and easy to get in and out of. I use them on my road bike. Light and versatile.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/26/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSteamboat Springs, CO1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Solid, good quality pedals; expect they will last as long as my 1990s SPD road pedalsSolid pedals; good quality; function well, minimal maintenance. I have been riding Shimano SPD pedals on all my bikes for several decades. My son got me to try other brand pedals which were ok but I ride mountain, gravel and road in the same set of shoes so SPD pedals work the best for me. I still use a set of road SPD pedals from the early 90s that still work great.
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Solid pedals; good quality; function well, minimal maintenance. I have been riding Shimano SPD pedals on all my bikes for several decades. My son got me to try other brand pedals which were ok but I ride mountain, gravel and road in the same set of shoes so SPD pedals work the best for me. I still use a set of road SPD pedals from the early 90s that still work great.
Review by AlanReviewed 8/13/2020by AlanKaty1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great pedals!This is my fourth set of double-sided Shimano pedals of this type. They are good looking, rugged, and, in my opinion, faster in and out of than the typical road bike Look style or even Speedplays. I know most riders think of these as mountain bike pedals but they are the primary style of road bike pedals I have used in in over 10 years and over 37,000 miles in my road bikes.
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This is my fourth set of double-sided Shimano pedals of this type. They are good looking, rugged, and, in my opinion, faster in and out of than the typical road bike Look style or even Speedplays. I know most riders think of these as mountain bike pedals but they are the primary style of road bike pedals I have used in in over 10 years and over 37,000 miles in my road bikes.
Review by JimReviewed 6/19/2020by JimWisconsin1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great pedals!I had some older shimano pedals and was noticing too much float. I bought these and bingo, my knee problems subsided.
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I had some older shimano pedals and was noticing too much float. I bought these and bingo, my knee problems subsided.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/31/2014by AnonymousCompetitive RacerSeattle, WA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Sturdy GirdyCrank brothers blew up in the middle of a long ride. Very frustrating. Now I'm back to these pedals on my commuter, mountain bike, and cross bike. Reliable and inexpensive.
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Crank brothers blew up in the middle of a long ride. Very frustrating. Now I'm back to these pedals on my commuter, mountain bike, and cross bike. Reliable and inexpensive.
Review by Gecko SprockReviewed 2/17/2020by Gecko SprockCycling EnthusiastWashougal Hills2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Nice Pedals Easy Clip INOutUse it on my road bike. Easy clip inout. No false clip-outs.
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Use it on my road bike. Easy clip inout. No false clip-outs.
Review by ScottPReviewed 5/5/2014by ScottPCompetitive RacerEugene, Or5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Crank Bros to SPDSo I have been using Crank Brothers Egg beater pedal for years. I broke one once during a race, and have blown out bearings. So at the advise of many fellow racers I made the switch to SPD. These 540, XT & XTR pedals. Immediately with all three levels I noticed a larger, better platform under my foot. ( I use carbon soled MTB shoes) These pedal just feel solid. I did a race last week which was very muddy. These didn't seem to shed the mud like I remember egg beaters doing, but I could be wrong. I made this switch this within 6 months, so I feel to be more fair to crank bros I need to allow more evaluation time, but so far, IM liking the change.
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So I have been using Crank Brothers Egg beater pedal for years. I broke one once during a race, and have blown out bearings. So at the advise of many fellow racers I made the switch to SPD. These 540, XT & XTR pedals. Immediately with all three levels I noticed a larger, better platform under my foot. ( I use carbon soled MTB shoes) These pedal just feel solid. I did a race last week which was very muddy. These didn't seem to shed the mud like I remember egg beaters doing, but I could be wrong. I made this switch this within 6 months, so I feel to be more fair to crank bros I need to allow more evaluation time, but so far, IM liking the change.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/16/2020by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Solid performerWell made for years of service. Only issue was they were not fully lubricated, so had to oil them after first couple of rides. But otherwise great!
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Well made for years of service. Only issue was they were not fully lubricated, so had to oil them after first couple of rides. But otherwise great!