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Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals
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Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals

Item # 710073

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These road pedals now feature a wide platform for improved foot-to-pedal stability.

  • Wide binding section ensures more effecient pedaling
  • Features a sealed cartridge axle unit for low maintenance

Imported.

Item 710073

Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals Specs

Specification

Description

Weight330 grams
MaterialResin/cromoly spindle

Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals
 
3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good platform (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Increases pedaling efficiency (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road biking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    A nice upgrade from toe clips

    By AdventureDave

    from Warwick, RI

    About Me Triathlete, Weekend Warrior

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Good Platform
    • Increases Pedaling Efficiency

    Cons

    • Single Sided Entry

    Best Uses

    • Road Biking
    • Upgrade

    Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

    The increase in power from toe clips to these is fantastic. Being able to clip in to only one side can be tricky, mainly when you've stopped at a red light or something and you're trying to clip back in when the light turns green and there are cars behind you.The cleats are plastic and wear down over time, replacements are around $20

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    24

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    best choice for first road cliples pedal

    By chi sox

    from chicago, il

    About Me Weekend Warrior

    Pros

    • Good Platform
    • Increases Pedaling Efficiency
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

        First clipless road pedal I've had. Bought them last spring and have about 700 miles on them. I use it on a 06 Cannondale Six13 for weekend rides.

        I shopped around and went with the SPD style over the speedplay because of cost and I like having the bigger platform under my foot.

        These are plastic. They scratch easily but I don't see any major damage or degradation with the pedal yet.

        The cleats seem to be wearing quickly. Don't know if thats normal.

        Getting in and out can be a problem sometimes, moreso getting out. I think that's mostly due to my inexperience with clipless.

        I would get these again as a first time road pedal. When I need new ones I'll probably go a level up in quality and review the other cleat styles again.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jan

        10

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Decent pedals at a decent price

        By Monte in SoCal

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Casual Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compatible
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Riding

          Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

          These are my first clipless pedals, so I don't really have anything to compare them to, but they work well and are easy to use. The cleats are a plastic, so they may not be the most durable - they've gotten pretty chewed up over the last few months - but that hasn't yet affected their functionality. I'm guessing I'll have to replace them in the next few months. Other than that, they've been great.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          13

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Awesome Pedals, Easy to Use

          By cuervojoe

          from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Floats wear quickly

          Best Uses

          • Road Biking

          Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

          These are my first "clip" pedals and I thought there would be a big learning curve, I was wrong. First day out I found them very easy to clip in and out of and they have been very strong ever since. Excellent product and I would recommend them to anyone. You won't be sorry. The floats do wear quickly but provide traction/stability when you are walking in your cycling shoes.

          • Gift:
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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          4

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Pedals are quality

          By Matt2007

          from Connecticut

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Riding
            • Climbing

            Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

            These pedals help with balance on the bike. Have used this model for 4,000 miles. They still hold well. Cosmetically, the sides got chewed up early from taking a spill or having the wrong pedal down while cornering. The yellow cleats have a little float, which is good for knee health because it allows for a little more natural movement from your legs. Would recommend rubber covers for the cleats when you need to walk on them, to preserve their crispness with the pedals. I wore a divot into the plastic plates of the pedals and got the plates replaced very cheaply. These are high quality, entry level road pedals.

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Sep

            3

            2009

             
            2.0

            Still Upgrade!

            By vez

            from Houston, TX

            About Me Avid Cyclist

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Good Platform

            Cons

            • Flimsy Design
            • Heavy

            Best Uses

            • Road Biking

            Comments about Shimano R540 SPD-SL Road Pedals:

            OK. In a previous review I mentioned that these did not have adjustable bearings. Well, I was wrong. They do and I was able to maintenance the bearing to get my L pedal spinning again. I am still sticking with a low rating, because I had to take the thing apart after a little more the 1,000 miles. I will be purchasing something that requires less maintenance in the near future!

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            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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