ShimanoPD-RS500 SPD-SL Pedals(Return to Product Page)

Great pedals, have had Dura Ace and Ultegra in the past and these are slightly heavier but way cheaper and work just as well. I tend to only get 10k miles before bodies wear out and are too sloppy even with new cleats. Until Shimano starts selling replacement pedal bodies for when they wear out, these base models are my new go to

These are excellent pedals for not much money. I have the Ultegra version, and will use these on my indoor trainer bike. Besides the lower weight, I can't feel much of a difference using the Ultegra ones, which cost significantly more. These are a great value!

Pedals were purchased to use with a Zwift

set-up so that I could use my Sidi road shoes & Shimano road cleats. They are heavier than my Dura-Ace pedals but it's not an issue for indoor training.

I bought these for my indoor bike, so they don't see see the same miles and abuse as my Ultegra R8000s, but overall feel is identical. Clipping in and riding, I can't distinguish the two. Plus since they come with the yellow cleats, which I needed anyway, it makes them an even better value. One thing I might note is the bearings don't have the smooth, fresh-grease feel that my Ultegras have. I don't feel it while pedaling, just when I rotate them by hand. If you're someone who puts many thousands of miles on pedals, then maybe it will make a difference, who knows. Overall solid purchase, and considering the price, maybe I'll get these for my road bike if my Ultegras ever die.

my old shimano cleats kept popping out on climbs. So far these are doing the job, plus i feel the power distribution is better and more effective

The pedal is marketed towards 'amateur cyclist'. This is a bit misleading. The design, construction and weight (315gpair) are almost identical an older model Ultegra, which these were bought to replace. Recommended. Put the money saved towards a good pair of cycling shoes.

Use it on my daily ride. They work fine.

I have about 1k miles on pedals and no problems. The yellow cleats i did not like as much, found it hard to release from pedal. The blue cleats work better for me but had to buy separately.

They do the job. I want all my (and my family's) bikes to use the same system so the pedals are a low cost way for converting old and cheaper bikes.

As with the shoes this is the first time I have used this type of pedal. At times I have issues trying to clip in but I think I'm just overthinking the process and I know after a few more rides clipping in will become more natural.

Once clipped in the pedals keep me locked in with just enough float to keep up a steady cadence. I will keep this setup for a year or so and then look into upgrading.

Got these to take to France to use on another bike. I use another set of the same pedals on the bike I own. They are tough, light, and easily installed. Good product!

I often recommended this pedal to new riders, it has an easy to enter platform. It is a great value, even better on sale with typical Shimano quality.

For the money you can't find a better road pedal. I have a couple of pairs of Look Keo pedals, (uncluding the new Keo 2 blade). I prefer the Shimano pedals as they have a wider cleat platform , easier to clip in, and the cleats last forever (compared to the Keo's). I think Shimano uses the same bearings for all their road pedals, only difference is the pedal body, these are alluminum. The only problem I have encountered with the Shimano pedals is if you are constantly messing with the tension release, afer a period of time, you stop getting that positive clicking sound letting you know that you have advanced to the next higher or lower setting. I set mine in the middle range and don't fiddle with it. Why spend close to or over a hundred dollars when these will do the job for a fantastic price?

Really good pedals.

All around the required function

I got thes pedals because of price. They are just as awesom as the Dura Ace pedals i used daily for almosr eight years i may get another pair for my other Road bike.

Works just like the more expensive versions and includes a pair of cleats.

Love these pedals. Great performance without the cost of the higher level siblings!! A must purchase for a road cyclist!

Clip in and forget about them. They're light, they're easy to clip into and they're problem free

Excellent product. Just as described