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Shimano M520 SPD Pedals

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These lightweight 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 CrMo spindles with 8mm Allen wrench mounts
Low-maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axles
Dual-sided tension adjustment

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Shimano M520 SPD Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano M520 SPD Pedals

4.2

(based on 31 reviews)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Dual sided entry (27)
Increases pedaling efficiency (26)
Adjustable (25)
Reliable entry/exit (25)
Good platform (16)

Cons

Heavy (8)
Unreliable entry/exit (3)

Best Uses

Road biking (22)
Mountain biking (20)
Upgrade (10)
Commuting (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (20), Casual/ recreational (6), Competitive cyclist (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 31 customers

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Feb

2013

5.0

Shimano M520 SPD Pedals by Shimano

By NYCBikeMan

from NYC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I love these pedals so much, that I bought a second pair for my hybrid. Great product!!!

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Apr

2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

poorly designed

By greencheese

from winchester, MA

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Heavy
Not easily serviceable

Best Uses

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I used these on my mountain bike for over a year without any problem and on my road my road bike for a year and one day after putting moderate sprints on them, one pedal body completely separated from the axle and because the way they are designed they are unfixable because of a very difficult to reach nut inside the pedal.

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Jun

2011

5.0

Solid pedals, match my a530's

By tboland

from Redondo Beach, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

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."

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Apr

2011

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great price, good pedal

By Caoimhin

from Crois Mhic Lionnáin

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Lightweight
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I bought these to see if I would like SPD's. The upside is that I do like the SPD system. The downside is that I have very wide feet, and fairly soft cycling shoes. So, on long rides, my foot rolls outward from a lack of support.

To be frank, I cannot justify buying a pair of XT or XTR pedals, because of how similar they are. None provide foot support. That said, for those not seeking addition support, these are probably perfect.

For those seeking more support, the M647 is awesome.

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Apr

2011

4.0

My first Clipless Pedals

By Trojans Fan

from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

Best Uses

Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

Riding a mountain bike for exercise and fun in a city with lots of hills, this seemed like a good idea to take advantage of the upcrank motion of pedaling. No disappointment here & I am pleased with making this change. These pedals are slightly heavier than the stock platform pedals but realistically, we are talking a few ounces and I'm not going to obsess about ounces. After all, the best way to shed a few ounces is around the mid-section of the rider.

I set the adjustment of the pedals to the loosest setting in order to give my newbies efforts plenty of chance to get out of the pedals in an urgent situation. This has worked fine and my feet have never slipped out unintentionally. No real need to change the setting any tighter at this point.

This is a great starter set and really helps get you pedaling at a higher level. I've never been a speedster so this helps me keep up with those skinny tire riders a bit better. Recommended.

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Oct

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent!!!

By bpappel

from Eugene, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I just got these tonight and I already love them! the reason why I got these is because I have rode around the San Juans twice, and my experiences weren't that great. So the next time I go, I should have an easier time up the hills.

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Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pedal To The Metal!!!

By Chuquiagomarka

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I have been using toe clips forever on my mountain bike and recently bought a road bike, so I decided to get these clip-less pedals for the road. I went to a couple of bike shops and these Shimano M520s came highly recommended, after reading several good reviews on them, I decided to buy them and try them out.

These are my first clip-less pedals and I use them on my road bike, so I cannot attest to their abilities on a mountain bike. However, they are incredible pedals. I was a bit worried about falling down clipped on to my bike, but these pedals are even easier to get in and out of than my old strapless toe clips. I took the advice left by the reviews and loosened the tension on the spring to the easiest tension. This works perfect, I can clip in and out without any problems. I will probably increase tension the more I become adjusted to the pedals, but the pedals grab on tight and release easily upon command. There is definitely added pedaling power when compared to my toe clips. I cannot believe I have hesitated to upgrade to these for so long. Highly Recommended!!

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Jun

2010

4.0

Pefect Commuting Pedal

By Alki Karl

from Alki Beach, Seattle

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

Had these for well over a year. They're perfect for my commute for work. I have them mounted on my Redline Cyclocross bike. I've also used them on my K2 hardtail and they're fine for my random offtrail ride and shed mud reasonable well. The only real thing I I have against these pedals is that the platform is only ok. I prefer a wider platform. Otherwise, a reliable pedal!

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Jun

2010

(0 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I'm stuck!

By jillofalltrades

from Madison, WI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

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 :(

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Mar

2010

4.0

I would buy this product again and again

By Jason the Biker

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

Heavy
Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking
Upgrade

Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:

I use this product on my mountain bike primarily while riding single track trails, but also occasionally while riding pavement or indoors on a trainer. The best thing about this product is its value. It allows a rider to transition to clipless pedals without breaking the bank and has a reasonable feature set. They may not be low in weight or have more than two points of entry, but they should satisfy the recreational rider and hold up to a good amount of abuse.

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