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Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals

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The Shimano M540 SPD bike pedals feature an open pattern that helps shed mud for worry-free riding.

  • Fluorine-coated binding claws allow for easy entry and release
  • Pedals are dual-sided for easy entry and feature strong, durable chromoly spindles with 8mm Allen wrench mounts
  • Low-maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axles
  • Shimano SH51 cleats included
  • 8mm Allen wrench is required for installation, sold seperately

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Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals Specs
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Description
Best use
Mountain biking
Clipless
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
346 grams
Chromoly spindle
Pedal design
SPD compatible
SPD-SL compatible
Time compatible
Look compatible
Crank Brothers compatible
Speedplay compatible
Weight
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Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals
 
4.6

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (7)
  • Rugged (6)
  • Adjustable (4)
  • Dual sided entry (3)
  • Highly compatible (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cross country (4)
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    4.0

    Workhorse SPD

    By Hook1080

    from Atlanta, GA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

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    Pros

    • Dependable
    • Rugged

    Cons

    • Allen Key Installation

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Cross Country
    • Single Track

    Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

    I originally bought these pedals for my Cannondale Prophet, for light freeriding, cross country, and epic day rides. The all-metal construction isn't the lightest, it sure makes these babies stand up to some heavy abuse. Pedal strikes on rocks, laying the bike down: whatever you can dish out, they'll take.

    After awhile, I installed these on my track bike to commute to work. They stood up to abuse in Boston, New York, and Atlanta. I crank the tension WAY up to keep me locked in, and I like the minimal float (I sold a pair of speedplays because they felt comparably sloppy, float-wise).

    The real cons for me? I guess to shave a few grams, Shimano removed the traditional pedal-wrench-compatible where you could remove and install these with a pedal wrench. You're left to install these with only an allen wrench on the inside of each spindle—so if they get stuck on, you're in for some work. A local bike shop installed a new drivetrain on my bike, forgot to lube the threads, and I was left with a stuck pedal, and eventually a cracked spindle.

    Hence, I'm on my second pair of M540s. I'll be mounting them to my Ti road bike soon.

    Bottom line? These things are tough enough for the trail, and reliable enough for daily commutes in slush, rain, and muck. They're my go-to for pretty much everything on a bike.

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    5.0

    Great pedals!

    By babzer

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Commuter

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    Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Highly Compatible
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Simple to use
    • Small learning curve

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting

      Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

      These are my first clipless pedals. I have a hybrid bike that I use for commuting and long weekend road rides. They were very very easy to install on the bike and on my shoes. I got used to using them after only about three "clips and unclips". Adjusting the spring tension was simple and fast. I highly recommend these.

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      5.0

      Great for the money

      By -JM

      from Colorado

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      Pros

      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Trails
        • Cross Country
        • Single Track

        Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

        Overall these are great pedals. They have survived two seasons on the single tracks and I expect they will last for many more. They are reliable in most any condition and tough as nails. Great pedals if you are trying clipless for the first time or you just want a durable and reliable pedal.

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        5.0

        Perfect pedals

        By SmittyMI

        from Warren, MI

        About Me Avid Cyclist

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        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Easy Clip In and Out
        • Easy to Install
        • Lightweight
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cross Country
          • Downhill
          • Road biking

          Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

          I bought these originally for beginning road biking about a year ago and now have over 1500 miles on them. Once I clipped in, I could tell my biking was never going to be the same. They are durable, well adjustable for release tension, and hold you in extremely well. My only word of wisdom is whether you are doing road or mountain bike, get properly fitted with the cleats! Having your cleat position wrong on your shoes can lead to serious knee and joint problems no matter what shoes, pedals, or cleat style you buy.

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          3.0

          Squeaky

          By Flying Monkey

          from Colorado

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Highly Compatible

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

              I bought these pedals from REI, used them once on my road bike, and had to return them for a full refund. I tested them on my road bike before going mountain biking. When climbing steep hills that require a lot of strenuous push and pull motion, the pedals squeaked. The sound was annoying to me and I knew that I would not be able to stand it. I am the type of person who is bothered by sounds, such as when my office mate eats an apple like horse. I had been using a pair of Look bike pedals for about twelve years and they made no noise. I thought it was time for an upgrade so I tried these M540 pedals but the metal squeak sound when working these pedals was bothersome. [...] I have shopped at REI for several years and this was the first time that I returned an item. I'm fit, I weigh 167 lbs, and I am 43 years old. I don't race but ride a 2-3 times a week for good exercise.

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              (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Perfect Pedals

              By HikerBabe

              from Philadelphia

              About Me Avid Cyclist

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              Pros

              • Easy to use
              • Highly Compatible
              • Lightweight
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Trails
                • Cross Country
                • Road Riding

                Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike 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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                5.0

                Simply Outstanding!!!

                By T.L. Burnett

                from Anchorage, AK

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                Pros

                • Easy to use
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable
                • Rugged

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Road

                  Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike 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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                  (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Best Pedals for Commuting

                  By pdx_commuter

                  from Portland, OR

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                  Pros

                  • Adjustable
                  • Dual Sided Entry
                  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency
                  • Lightweight
                  • Reliable Entry/Exit

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Road Biking
                    • Upgrade

                    Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike 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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                    (6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Solid

                    By Starborne

                    from Oregon

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                    Pros

                    • Adjustable
                    • Dual Sided Entry
                    • Good Platform
                    • Increases Pedaling Efficiency
                    • Lightweight
                    • Reliable Entry/Exit

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Mountain Biking

                      Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike 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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                      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Easy in and out

                      By fatolman

                      from Seattle, WA

                      About Me Avid Cyclist

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                      Pros

                      • Adjustable
                      • Dual Sided Entry
                      • Good with mountain shoes
                      • Increases Pedaling Efficiency
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable Entry/Exit
                      • Small size

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Shimano M540 SPD Bike Pedals:

                          Good basic pedal, inexpensive, solid click in, easy to walk on with mountain bike shoes

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