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Review by CReviewed 3/6/2022by CCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Inexpensive, yet so far work as well as their higher end counterpartsI 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.
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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/19/2021by AnonymousCasual Cyclist1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Just what i neededmy 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
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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
Review by cgReviewed 6/23/2020by cgCycling EnthusiastAsheville NC10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.A quality component from Shimano at a budget priceThe 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.
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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/8/2020by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastCentral PA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Overall, a good valueUse it on my daily ride. They work fine.
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Use it on my daily ride. They work fine.
Review by QuinReviewed 1/21/2022by Quin2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good pedalI 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.
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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.
Review by AnonymousReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 3/16/2015by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastColorado Frontrange Foothills2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Work as expectedThey 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.
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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.
Review by mpirogReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 8/23/2019by mpirogCycling EnthusiastDevine, TX5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.First time with these type of pedalsAs 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.
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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.
Review by Don BikerReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 8/15/2019by Don BikerCycling EnthusiastAtlanta3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Excellent PedalsGot 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!
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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!
Review by DR DaveReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 5/25/2018by DR DaveCycling EnthusiastBayfield, CO 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Truly a bargain in clipless pedalsI 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.
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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.
Review by Norcal riderReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 3/30/2018by Norcal riderCycling EnthusiastAuburn Ca11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.st pedal for the priceFor 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?
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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?
Review by SGReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 3/1/2018by SGCompetitive Racer2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great Beginner PedalsReally good pedals.
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Really good pedals.
Review by AnonymousReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 1/25/2018by Anonymouscape fear1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great for the money All around the required function
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All around the required function
Review by AnonymousReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 11/2/2017by AnonymousOgden Ut5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.White Shimano pedals 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.
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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.
Review by Joe Reviewed 12/11/2023by Joe TennesseeGreat productLove these pedals. Great performance without the cost of the higher level siblings!! A must purchase for a road cyclist!
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Love these pedals. Great performance without the cost of the higher level siblings!! A must purchase for a road cyclist!
Review by roninmnReviewed 10/14/2022by roninmnCompetitive RacerMinneapolis, MNGreat pedals great priceWorks just like the more expensive versions and includes a pair of cleats.
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Works just like the more expensive versions and includes a pair of cleats.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/17/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastPortlandThey're great, just buy themClip in and forget about them. They're light, they're easy to clip into and they're problem free
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Clip in and forget about them. They're light, they're easy to clip into and they're problem free
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/15/2021by AnonymousExcellent product Excellent product. Just as described
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Excellent product. Just as described
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/16/2021by AnonymousExcellent product Excellent product. Just as described
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Excellent product. Just as described
Review by VerelleReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 9/15/2014by VerelleCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great pedals for the priceI just switched to these pedals from my old hand-me-down pair because I wanted a pair with 'float'. These are great! They were easy to transition to, and the pedals are large enough that I can use them with my street shoes.
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I just switched to these pedals from my old hand-me-down pair because I wanted a pair with 'float'. These are great! They were easy to transition to, and the pedals are large enough that I can use them with my street shoes.
Review by MomentumReview for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL PedalsReviewed 9/21/2017by MomentumCycling EnthusiastPortland Oregon2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.My first road bike pedals and they work great!My first road bike pedals. I have SPDs on my other bike but these work well and are easy to clip in and out of. I'm just getting back into riding again, not sure if I'd appreciate the lighter versions. Maybe I'll get the lighter versions for my next road bike.
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My first road bike pedals. I have SPDs on my other bike but these work well and are easy to clip in and out of. I'm just getting back into riding again, not sure if I'd appreciate the lighter versions. Maybe I'll get the lighter versions for my next road bike.