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Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals

    Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals

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    Shimano A530 Sport pedals work with cleats and without—you decide whether to clip in or to flip pedals and crank on the wide platform.

    • Ideal for recumbents, commuters and recreational cyclists. the SPD compatible step-in system flips over to a concave, stable pedaling platform
    • Pedals feature durable chromoly spindles with 8mm Allen wrench mounts and low-maintenance sealed-bearing-cartridge axles
    • Includes Shimano SH51 cleats; also compatible with Shimano SH56 cleats, sold separately
    • Pedal require 4mm Allen wrench for cleat installation, 3mm Allen for tension spring adjustments and 15mm spanner for pedal installation, all available separately

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    Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Road cycling
    Clipless / Platform
    Yes
    No
    No
    No
    No
    No
    383 grams
    (Spindle) chromoly steel/(body) aluminum
    Pedal design
    SPD compatible
    SPD-SL compatible
    Time compatible
    Look compatible
    Crank Brothers compatible
    Speedplay compatible
    Weight
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    Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals Customer Reviews

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    Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals
     
    4.4

    (based on 25 reviews)

    96%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (21)
    • Durable (14)
    • Compatible (11)
    • Lightweight (10)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual riding (19)
      • Commuting (16)
      • Serious racing or training (4)
      • Climbing (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (11), Avid cyclist (9), Commuter (5)
        • Was this a gift?:
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      5.0

      perfect pedals

      By outd00rgrl

      from Campbell, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Easy to Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Riding
        • Commuting
        • Serious Racing or Training

        Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

        The pedals are perfect. I was a little hesitant after reading some reviews about how difficult it was to get clip side up or clip in/out but I find they quite easy on both fronts. I did loosen the clip-side tension screw all the way and it is tight enough but not too tight.

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        5.0

        Compination Pedals a Boon

        By Texas Transplant

        from Houston, TX

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Easy to Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Riding
          • Serious Racing or Training

          Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

          I had taken a fall recently when my wheel went into a rut and I could not get my foot out of the lock. I immeditely ordered these pedals. It took a bit getting used to, but I use the clips for distances and kick out of them and use the flat pedals as I approach rough areas or places that I am likely to stop. This has worked very well for me. I am surprised that this is the only pair that I have seen.

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          5.0

          Nice addition to the hybrid

          By BBall Bob

          from Central California

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Compatible
          • Durable
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Climbing

            Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

            Note to self.....practice kicking out before you need to. lol I fell right over after stopping and not kicking out. Only took one time to master!! Great product that allows you to use the entire power stroke of each rotation of the pedal.

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            4.0

            useful, versatile.

            By DrBabar

            from SFV, CA

            About Me Commuter

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            Pros

            • Compatible
            • Durable
            • Easy to Use

            Cons

            • Heavy

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Commuting

            Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

            Great peddles, I have these on all my bikes. SPD or regular shoes. They work great, and look good too.

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            2.0

            Sub Par

            By yukonjack

            from Orlando, fl

            About Me Avid Cyclist

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            Pros

            • Multi Purpose
            • well made

            Cons

            • Difficult to use
            • Slippery

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Commuting
            • Frequent Stops

            Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

            These pedals don't do anything well. Clipping in is more difficult than the Shimano double sided. The angle of your foot has to be just right. Unclip ping is easy. The pedal surface is too small for a regular shoe. My foot (size12) tends to slip off. With cleated shoes the actual cleat creates a metal on metal surface which is even more slippery. But.....for frequent stops and starts, they perform ok. When I can stay clipped on the right, and then go a short distance, I can leave my left free to put down quickly, like in urban congestion. On the more open pavement, most other more specific pedals out perform these. I recommend these, with reservations.

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            5.0

            Great pedals

            By PV

            from San Antonio, TX

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Compatible
            • Durable
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Riding
              • Climbing
              • Commuting

              Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

              I'm a beginner/recreational cyclist and this was my first set of clip-in pedals. I wanted something that easy to get in and out of. These pedals are great because they provide a flat surface on the other side for use without cleated cycling shoes.

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              4.0

              Excellent pedals

              By harrymurphey

              from Mid-Atlantic, USA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

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              Pros

              • Compatible
              • Durable
              • Easy to Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Riding
                • Commuting
                • Road Bikes

                Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

                Slightly Heavy but can't be helped due to platform ... will install on my next road bike too ... very durable ... release setting easily adjustable. Very Happy w/ product

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                5.0

                Raises the biking Experience

                By wjalltheway

                from St. Louis, MO

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Compatible
                • Durable
                • Easy Install
                • Easy to Use
                • Great for Beginners

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Riding

                  Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

                  Purchased a Trek FX 7.2 a year ago and finaly got around to buying shoes and pedals. I was expecting to fall my first times out, but these pedals feel so natural I can't believe I waited so long.

                  Install was a breeze, essentially tightning a bolt! Backed the adjustment screw all the way loose and they seem perfect for this point in my riding. My only suggestion is the platform side seems a bit slick, but as good as the cleat side works, don't anticipate riding much with street shoes.

                  REI employee was quite helpful working me through the choice of pedals and compatable shoes.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Lovely

                  By rocketman1973

                  from Brooklyn, NY

                  About Me Commuter

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                  Pros

                  • Compatible
                  • Durable
                  • Easy to Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Commuting

                    Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

                    I love these pedals. I've had them for over a year now. I commute to work everyday and I bought these out of curiosity. This is my first set of clips, so I thought it would be good to have the option to not wear the cleats if it didn't work out, or if I had to arrive somewhere looking like a man who wasn't wearing cleats. I put them on myself, adjusted the pedals and set the cleats with a little instruction. You get used to it pretty quickly. With the cleats on, your feet naturally find the sweet spot to clip in. The pedals seem weighted to favor the clip side, though I don't know if this is true. It does seem that way, and the only con of these pedals so far has been when I am riding without cleats. It can take a moment when you're starting up from a stop to find the right side of the pedal. All in all, that is a little thing. If you're looking to try cleats out, or if you only have the one bicycle that must function for every situation: these are great pedals.

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                    4.0

                    Great for first time users

                    By Kev2a

                    from Redford, MI

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                    Pros

                    • Convenient
                    • Easy to Use

                    Cons

                    • Difficult to clip in

                    Best Uses

                    • Beginner
                    • Casual Riding
                    • Commuting

                    Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

                    Great for someone starting with clipless pedals. Easy to go back and forth between clipped in and using the platform for comfort. Really gives additional power while pedaling. Somewhat of a challenge to clip in, but as a first time user I didn't have many issues. I love the fact you can go back and forth depending on your confidence level.

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