Shimano PD-M520 SPD Pedals
These lightweight pedals feature an open pattern that helps shed mud for worry-free riding.
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- Fluorine-coated binding claws allow for easy entry and release
- Pedals are dual-sided for easy entry and feature strong, durable CrMo spindles with 8mm Allen wrench mounts
- Low-maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axles
- Dual-sided tension adjustment
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View all Shimano Mountain Bike Pedals| Best Use | Mountain Biking Indoor Cycling |
|---|---|
| Pedal Design | Clipless |
| Clipless Style | Dual-Sided |
| Cleat Design | 2-hole |
| SPD Compatible | Yes |
| Pedal Float | 4 degrees |
| Pedal Body Material | Aluminum |
| Pedal Spindle Material | Steel |
| Material(s) | Chromoly spindle |
| Weight | 380 grams |
| Bearing Material | Stainless Steel |
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Great Pedals, Easy to Use
I haven't really tested the durability yet but as for ease of installation, adjustability and entry/exit these pedals are great. I was a little nervous about trying the SPD pedals after only riding platforms my entire life, but my fears were quickly subsided after spending just about 10 minutes on the bike. My foot slide easily out of the pedal when set at the lowest setting and its almost as if I'm just turning my foot a little while I'm getting off my bike. It takes very little resistance. So far I am very pleased. Pedaling efficiency has increased a lot as well. I made it up a hill that I was having a lot of trouble on with ease.
Better than I expected
I do a lot of XC mountain biking with a good amount of technical climbs and descents with babyheads and roots thrown in for good measure. These are the first clipless pedals I've owned and was concerned about entry/exit over the scary stuff. These pedals were the perfect choice - I rode as if I've been riding clipless from the beginning. I tuned them to the loosest setting and quickly felt at home on them. I still am adjusting to quickly re-entering the pedals on the trails, but that's mainly the shoes/foot position. Most times they click in faster than I expected. I've gotten faster and more efficient at climbing.
Solid Pedals
I initially bought these for MTBing and still use them for it. They're extremely durable; they may not have replaceable bearings, but I'm on the same set for the third season in a row and the bearing is still buttery smooth and tight. I've bashed them on all manner of rocks and logs and while the edges are scraped up, they still work perfectly, engage and disengage flawlessly. They're nearly impossible to break. I also use them on my road bike and commuter. The M540 is the same pedal with adjustable/replaceable bearings, but I don't think it's worth the extra price because the bearings on these are bombproof.
Happier Than a Tornado in a Trailer Park
I'm hooked on these pedals (literally). They're easy to clip in and clip out of once you've made the proper adjustments. Yeah, they're a little weighty, but these pedals are durable and will take a butt whuppin'. Sure they may not be the most cutting edge or sexy set of pedals on the market, but in this case it's function over form. The price is right and see absolutely no need to shell out more money since these pedals are more than sufficient more mountain biking, commuting or just cruising around town. Do yourself a favor and cop these pedals when they're on sale for the ultimate deal.
Best value MTB pedal on the market
I’ve been using multiple sets of these for the last decade for everything from casual road rides to agressive all mountain riding. Every pair I’ve got has held up phenomenally well over thousands of hard miles, I’ve never rebuilt a single pair, and I even bought some of them used! The only downside to these compared to other SPD pedals is weight. If you’re worried about saving ounces, definitely get the XT or XTR equivalent, but for the average rider these are perfect. Far better than cheaper third party alternatives that just fell apart on me when I first got started riding clipless.
Solid pedals, match my a530's
I put the m520's on a new road bike after having a530's (single sided) on my grocery-getter hybrid. m520's easier to click in, and click out EXACTLY the same way as the Shimano a530's which is what I was looking for. I didn't want to have to train my feet differently for each bike. While not strictly road pedals (listed as MTB), the consistency with the a530's was paramount. I could have gotten slightly lighter road bike pedals, but that's OK by me. I use MTB-style shoes anyway. Don't like the road shoes at all. Very happy with the pedals on each bike, and very happy with how they work "together."
Awesome value for any kind of ride...
I've installed these on my mountain, road and touring bikes. With very low profile, walkable Shimano Mtn shoes (the MO70's) I can train, hit the trails or get decent efficiency when touring. OK, I get the additional double-take from other roadies, but honestly I don't miss my low-end Looks, and that's with doing 80-100 miles a week on the road. Add the snap-in platforms Shimano supplies (most shops have a basket of these in the shop area and will let them go cheap) and you can have a bike you can flat-foot it when you need to. Release is easily replicated bike to bike, and adjustment seems to hold for a long time. I'll take three solid inexpensive pedals and one pair of decent shoes any day over three different pedals/cleats and three pairs of shoes.
I'm stuck!
I have spd pedals on my commuter and needed to replace the eggbeaters i had on my mountain bike. I went with spds as I was used to them and wanted something adjustable (unlike eggbeaters). I'm a broke grad student so I went with what was cheap. I used these about 5 times (never in the mud or wet) before they stopped letting me unclip. I played with the adjustment and succeeded only in allowing a lot of slop but still couldn't unclip until my foot was nearly perpendicular to my frame. needless, to say I stopped riding on them lest I get myself into a situation. I'm gonna go with a higher end set of pedals. so much for saving money :(
Great pedals
For some reason I just love 2 bolt spd pedals on my road bikes. I switched to these for the weight saving and due to the great reviews. Pedals work great and it’s an added bonus that they are a bargain at their current price point. As long as you are wanting a 2 bolt system there is no reason to buy more expensive pedals than these
On a budget, these are for you!
These are the Honda Accord of pedals. Utterly dependable, reasonably priced, slightly boring. Everyone should own at least one pair. Will require maintenance once a year.