Shimano SPD Pedal Clipless Pedals

I've used the same style/brand pedals on 5 bikes over 25 years. I've never replaced worn out pedals. I just keep buying these when getting a new bike for myself and other family members or friends. They are great for a road bike and the price for these name brand pedals is super reasonable. They are heavier than high end road bike pedals but they are double-sided making it easier to clip in on-the-go. They are well built and come with Shimano cleats to match. I don't own a mountain bike but am certain these would be great for that application as well. You can spend way more for pedals that can't really work any better than these, at least for my style of riding.

Easy to get in and out ofGood product for money

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I love these. They’re a small profile and look great. SPD is where it’s at. I’m never going back. Although these are small, I feel very stable pedaling in seated and standing positions.

After some investigating on Shimano clipless pedals, I decided this M520 is the best value for a decent reliable set of clipless pedals. The higher end models share the same components, based on the Shimano web site where part numbers and exploded views of the pedals are available. The innards seem to have the same part numbers. I conclude the difference is the higher end models are lighter because some of the outside components are made of lighter more expensive materials, but the functional parts, i.e. bearings, bearing races, etc. are the same. I bought some clipless pedals from Nashbar that appear almost identical to the M520, but after a few thousand miles, the right pedal seized up on me. Prior to that I was very happy with the Nashbar pedals, they were cheaper than Shimano. I now have two sets of Shimano M520 pedals (on two different bikes) and I am happy with them. I have close to ten thousand miles on these pedals without any problems. Well I did recently replace a cleat on my right shoe as I started get an inadvertent release. I engage and dis-engage on the right when I stop for any reason. The new cleat solved that problem. I guess the cleats can wear out. I could have increased the spring tension but I replaced the cleat as I had extras. I have not adjusted the spring tension; I just use them "as is" right out of the box. I also considered the Shimano road versions of the clipless pedals and concluded it is not worth the higher cost. By the way, I ride exclusively on the road. If weight is your key criteria, you might consider the road versions and be prepared to pay the higher prices. I went on e-bay too and concluded Amazon is a more reliable and consistent source for this product.

Okay, so I am not a pro mtbker, but I ride about twice a week if I can, on regular flats. I just put these on about two hours ago on a 2012 Specialized Rockhopper, and clicked in no problem with my new Pearl iZumi mtb shoes. Sorry I waited so dang long. After reading several hundred reviews both on Amazon and elsewhere, I was convinced that I was going to fall and break my a$$ when coming to a stop and trying to clip out based on all of the horror stories of the "learning curve". I didn't go to some plush meadow with 2 feet of fluffy grass and practice. I just got on the bike in my garage and rolled out right into my driveway, and into the street, on asphalt and concrete. If you think you are going to fall, you probably will so I would get on the grass. However, try this technique: Visualize yourself clicking out comfortably by twisting your heel out - while coming to a stop. Yes, visualizing works.Now I know, old pros with more experience will say, "you just wait yar little grasshopper, you'll be on your bum before you know it" - and I am sure I will be. But hopefully less. Also, and of course, this is a flat surface. I have not been on dirt yet, with a 30 foot drop on either side of the trail wondering when I can click out and where can I put foot down. But serious, I am not sure who can fall of these things left and right in the beginning - and if you are prone to this type and lack of coordination, I would think twice about getting on the trail with any bike let alone any pedal.Incidentally, on my sidewalk, on my street - and right in front of my house - I blazed down the road like I never have before when I made the switch to these pedals, - like zero to sixty fast is the difference betweeen what I used to do, and I have only been on these pedals for about 30 minutes. I actualy felt extreme power transfer to the drivetrain when lifting up and simultanously pushing down on the pedals - does that make sense? I mean, that's virtually impossible on flats - if not actually impossible unless you get the crazy glue out - or buy these pedals. I am being lighthearted here, but serious - if you don't understand it think of it this way - You have latent power in your legs that WILL NOT get used unless switch over to clipless (these type of pedals) it was amazing and I can't wait to hit the trail. I am sure eventually I will have to tighten the tension once I get used the pedals.I will update this in a about a month and honestly let you know how many times I have fallen due to the switch to these pedals and clipless in general.Just buy the pedals and stop thinking about it. Don't worry about the learning curve either, you will probably be just fine. I have not just turned my mtb into a "death trap". Totally worth the $$ and install them yourself with a couple of allen wrenches, just remember, reverse thread, so lefty tighty, righty loosie - from behind the crank arm once the new pedal is placed at the thread. wow, i am beginning to sound like an old pro.

Bought these to replace the pedals on my Peloton so I can continue to use my Tiem shoes. I watched a YouTube video on how to replace the pedals and it was very easy.Been using them for a couple of weeks now and they feel great. Easy to clip on and off and feel secure while riding on and off the saddle