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Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:
This is a great pedal for general use. It is dual sided for easy entry/exit. The clips don't give loose while pedaling, but are easy to click out. I put them on my cyclocross and use them for commuting, trail riding and general riding. They have over 2000 miles on them this season and have worked flawlessly. My wife wants to start using clipless and this is the pedal that I would recommend. They are a good value. I have more expensive road pedals on my other bike and don't really see much of an advantage.
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You really can't beat the Schimano M520 SPD's. They are economical, durable, convenient, and most of all reliable. Sure there are better clipless options, but for the price you really can't beat the M520's. I have about four different pairs that I use for all my different bikes. I have them on my road and Mountain Bikes. I like the convenience of having all my bikes on one reliable system. If your not a competitive road cyclist. I suggest using dual sided pedals like the M520's with MTB shoes. It's just so much more convenient. Your feet will thank you for it. Plus, you don't have to flip the pedals every time you stop at a red light. I can't really say what is the best clipless system to go with, but I use the Schimano SPD's and I have been completely happy with them. You might want to ditch the cleats that come this these pedals, and switch them out for the multi-directional ones instead. You will know which one they are because they have a M on the model number. This is especially the case if you are a novice. You will save yourself a lot of falls and embarrassment. Just crank up the tension on the springs of the pedals to make up for the extra play. Anyways, feel free to pick up a pair of M520's if you are in the market for a clipless system.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:
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.
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Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:
I use these pedals on my mountain bike and even had them on my road bike for some time. Excellent entry and exit. Pedaling efficiency is much improved with clipless pedals. The pedals also seem to hold up pretty well to abuse. I love these pedals and would recommend them to anyone who is looking to switch to clipless pedals and those who already ride clipless. Although they are a little heavy for road cycling, they still get the job done.
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Comments about Shimano M520 SPD Pedals:
I cycle 30 K per day to work, bought them 2 years ago and have had no trouble with them. My old clips would not let my foot move enough and caused pain in my knees, these solved that issue. Best combination of price weight and quality. But they do rust so keep them oiled.
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These are great for clip-less pedals but tend to rust.
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I have these same pedals on all 3 of my bicycles -- yes I bought 3 sets! I find them very easy to get in and out of, have used them for years and have never had a problem.
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