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Shimano PD-RS500 SPD-SL Pedals

ShimanoPD-RS500 SPD-SL Pedals(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Joe

Great product
by Joe
Tennessee

Love these pedals. Great performance without the cost of the higher level siblings!! A must purchase for a road cyclist!

Reviewed 12/11/2023
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Review by roninmn

Great pedals great price
by roninmn
Competitive Racer
Minneapolis, MN

Works just like the more expensive versions and includes a pair of cleats.

Reviewed 10/14/2022
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Review by C

Inexpensive, yet so far work as well as their higher end counterparts
by C
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I bought these for my indoor bike, so they don't see see the same miles and abuse as my Ultegra R8000s, but overall feel is identical. Clipping in and riding, I can't distinguish the two. Plus since they come with the yellow cleats, which I needed anyway, it makes them an even better value. One thing I might note is the bearings don't have the smooth, fresh-grease feel that my Ultegras have. I don't feel it while pedaling, just when I rotate them by hand. If you're someone who puts many thousands of miles on pedals, then maybe it will make a difference, who knows. Overall solid purchase, and considering the price, maybe I'll get these for my road bike if my Ultegras ever die.

Reviewed 3/6/2022
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Review by Anonymous

Just what i needed
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

my old shimano cleats kept popping out on climbs. So far these are doing the job, plus i feel the power distribution is better and more effective

Reviewed 10/19/2021
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Review by cg

A quality component from Shimano at a budget price
by cg
Cycling Enthusiast
Asheville NC
10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.

The pedal is marketed towards 'amateur cyclist'. This is a bit misleading. The design, construction and weight (315gpair) are almost identical an older model Ultegra, which these were bought to replace. Recommended. Put the money saved towards a good pair of cycling shoes.

Reviewed 6/23/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Overall, a good value
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Central PA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Use it on my daily ride. They work fine.

Reviewed 5/8/2020
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Review by Quin

Good pedal
by Quin
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I have about 1k miles on pedals and no problems. The yellow cleats i did not like as much, found it hard to release from pedal. The blue cleats work better for me but had to buy separately.

Reviewed 1/21/2022
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Review by Anonymous

They're great, just buy them
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland

Clip in and forget about them. They're light, they're easy to clip into and they're problem free

Reviewed 1/17/2022
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Review by Anonymous

Excellent product
by Anonymous

Excellent product. Just as described

Reviewed 11/15/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Excellent product
by Anonymous

Excellent product. Just as described

Reviewed 11/16/2021
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Review by Anonymous

Work as expected
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Colorado Frontrange Foothills
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

They do the job. I want all my (and my family's) bikes to use the same system so the pedals are a low cost way for converting old and cheaper bikes.

Reviewed 3/16/2015
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Review by Verelle

Great pedals for the price
by Verelle
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I just switched to these pedals from my old hand-me-down pair because I wanted a pair with 'float'. These are great! They were easy to transition to, and the pedals are large enough that I can use them with my street shoes.

Reviewed 9/15/2014
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Review by mpirog

First time with these type of pedals
by mpirog
Cycling Enthusiast
Devine, TX
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

As with the shoes this is the first time I have used this type of pedal. At times I have issues trying to clip in but I think I'm just overthinking the process and I know after a few more rides clipping in will become more natural.

Once clipped in the pedals keep me locked in with just enough float to keep up a steady cadence. I will keep this setup for a year or so and then look into upgrading.

Reviewed 8/23/2019
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Review by Don Biker

Excellent Pedals
by Don Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Atlanta
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Got these to take to France to use on another bike. I use another set of the same pedals on the bike I own. They are tough, light, and easily installed. Good product!

Reviewed 8/15/2019
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Review by DR Dave

Truly a bargain in clipless pedals
by DR Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Bayfield, CO
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I often recommended this pedal to new riders, it has an easy to enter platform. It is a great value, even better on sale with typical Shimano quality.

Reviewed 5/25/2018
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Review by Norcal rider

st pedal for the price
by Norcal rider
Cycling Enthusiast
Auburn Ca
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.

For the money you can't find a better road pedal. I have a couple of pairs of Look Keo pedals, (uncluding the new Keo 2 blade). I prefer the Shimano pedals as they have a wider cleat platform , easier to clip in, and the cleats last forever (compared to the Keo's). I think Shimano uses the same bearings for all their road pedals, only difference is the pedal body, these are alluminum. The only problem I have encountered with the Shimano pedals is if you are constantly messing with the tension release, afer a period of time, you stop getting that positive clicking sound letting you know that you have advanced to the next higher or lower setting. I set mine in the middle range and don't fiddle with it. Why spend close to or over a hundred dollars when these will do the job for a fantastic price?

Reviewed 3/30/2018
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Review by SG

Great Beginner Pedals
by SG
Competitive Racer
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Really good pedals.

Reviewed 3/1/2018
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Review by Anonymous

Great for the money
by Anonymous
cape fear
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

All around the required function

Reviewed 1/25/2018
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Review by Anonymous

White Shimano pedals
by Anonymous
Ogden Ut
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I got thes pedals because of price. They are just as awesom as the Dura Ace pedals i used daily for almosr eight years i may get another pair for my other Road bike.

Reviewed 11/2/2017
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Review by Momentum

My first road bike pedals and they work great!
by Momentum
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland Oregon
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

My first road bike pedals. I have SPDs on my other bike but these work well and are easy to clip in and out of. I'm just getting back into riding again, not sure if I'd appreciate the lighter versions. Maybe I'll get the lighter versions for my next road bike.

Reviewed 9/21/2017
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