
$90.00
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Imported.
Item 705310
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 346 grams |
| Material | Chromoly spindle |
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Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Pedals:
When I first built my Surly Pacer I put the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals on it. Those were excellent pedals once you got clipped in, but they were too hard to get clipped into. I rode with them for a couple of years because I kept thinking that if I just practiced more I would get the hang of them. I never did.
Fairly recently I switched to CrankBrothers EggBeater SL pedals. They were easy to clip into, but I didn't like the feeling they had once I was clipped in. There was A LOT of float, and there was no delineation between float and unclipping.
These pedals are the best of both worlds. They are just as good as the Shimano Ultegra pedals when you are clipped in, and they are just as easy to clip into as the CrankBrothers EggBeater SL pedals.
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Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Pedals:
My first clipless pedal, and I am very pleased. Pro riders may find they are too easy to release, although I'm sure adjusting the tension can remedy this (at my current skill level, I like being able to get out of them easily). Just remember to securely tighten your cleats to your shoes before riding, or else you might end up pulling your shoe off the cleat and leaving the cleat stuck in the pedal... oops.
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Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Pedals:
Good basic pedal, inexpensive, solid click in, easy to walk on with mountain bike shoes
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Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Pedals:
I have recently *become* a semi-avid cyclist. (Was more of a casual rider before.) Just got my first high-end road bike and wanted to go all the way and get my first clipless pedals. I've always been so intimidated by them -- I've heard so many people talk about how long it takes to get used to them. I did have a friend give me a little tutorial, and I practiced getting in and out of them a few times before going out on a long ride. That's something I would definitely recommend if you've never gone clipless before. These are surprisingly easy to use, and I really like going clipless. These pedals have just enough float so that my feet don't feel confined. I like the fact that you can pull up in addition to pushing down on the pedals -- more efficient and takes some of the pressure off of your feet. These are technically for mountain bikes, but there's no reason you can't put them on a road bike so long as your shoes are compatible. These pedals are pretty easy to get in an out of, and they have definitely improved my riding experience. I'm very happy with them -- they made my first clipless experience a very good one!
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Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Pedals:
Very easy to use and maintain. It doesn't take long to get accustomed to. I like the option to change the tension spring and it's double-sided. Definitely worth the money.
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