Shimano SPD Mountain Bike Pedals - PD-M540

by Shimano

Product Features

• The best mud and debris shedding ability of any other pedal in its class
• Adjustable cleat tension great feature for beginners
• Open binding mechanism and light weight for serious off-road competitors
• Chrome-moly spindle and low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle.
• 352 grams per pair

Product Description

Open binding mechanism and light weight for serious off-road competitors. Compact body design will be popular with road cyclists/century riders. The best mud and debris shedding ability of any other pedal in its class. Chrome-moly spindle and low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle. Adjustable cleat tension great feature for beginners. Weight: 352g.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002LBNEVI
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,533 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #9 in Sports & Outdoors > Bikes & Accessories > Components & Parts > Pedals

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pedals!!!, April 15, 2010

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monicae (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shimano SPD Mountain Bike Pedals - PD-M540 (Sports)

I recently upgraded to the PD-M540 from the PD-M520. Significant improvement (this is not to say that the PD-M520 is a bad item- -it isn't). I use these on my road bike. In my opinion the SPD clip are easier to get into and out of than the Look-style road pedals. The SPD clips are the same as what you would use at the gym in spin class (also, you can walk for miles in the bike shoes that accomodate SPD clips). This is a two sided pedal with an adjustable clip mechanism so that you can make it as easy or difficult to unclip as your riding ability. These are fairly light weight and are a good looking pedal on the bike. They are much smaller and lighter than the 520s and as such they feel a little less clunky when you clip in. The ability to clip into the pedal yields dividends in terms of power and speed on the bike. It also makes the rider more efficient because you are using the the momemtum of up motion of your legs as well as the down. These pedals do not compromise performance and the price is very good. I strongly recommend these pedals to enhance your cycling experience. If you are considering the 520s, a word of advice: these are a significantly better pedal and value for your money.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great pedals, July 25, 2008

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David Doostan (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shimano SPD Mountain Bike Pedals - PD-M540 (Sports)

these are my third pair of shimano clipless pedals, and they are excellent; i bought their first ever clipless shimano's 16yrs ago, and they still work well on my old mtn bike. i bought these as an upgrade from some old pedals (I think 535's) that have been on my cross bike. i started to dislike the feel of the 535's, and couldn't adjust them to feel any better (too tight or too much wiggle; no great middle ground). but these 540s feel great... i click right in, the entry is positive and secure, and there isn't any of the annoying wiggle of the 535's. i might buy another pair for my mtn bike; especially because the cleat is different (rounded instead of pointed). niagara cycles (see above) sent them to california very quickly. i give 'em five stars, though i imagine that the xtr's are even better, but you can buy three sets of these for the price of one set of xtr's, so that evens it out for me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bang for your buck, October 6, 2008

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J. Domingues (Centennial, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shimano SPD Mountain Bike Pedals - PD-M540 (Sports)

Excellent value for the price, good combination of light weight and pedaling power without breaking the bank. Turns smoother than the 520 model. I've only ridden about 50 miles on them so far, but they're easy to get in and out of, even on a tight single-track.

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