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Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540; Black

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 618 ratings
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Brand SHIMANO
Bike Type Road Bike
Color Black
Age Range (Description) Adult
Material Body: Alloy; Spindle: Chrome-Moly Alloy Steel

About this item

  • Wide pedal platform for improved foot/pedal stability
  • Low maintenance sealed cartridge axle unit
  • The low profile platform with open design allows for easy access andâ cleat adjustments
  • Easy to clip into and release while also providing a stable fit for maximum power transfer to the pedals
  • Wider clear and binding mechanism for better shoe/pedal contact than traditional
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Product Description

New 10-speed tiagra provides serious entry-level riding performance with cascaded technology from top-tier lines.

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Clip into the Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Road Bike Pedals and simply ride -- a large binding target makes clipping in fast and easy, and you can pedal with confidence and stability thanks to a wide pedal platform. On serious riding days, crank down on the adjustable cleat tension to ensure a solid, efficient ride, or loosen it a bit on calmer training days. Maintenance is virtually nonexistent, thanks to a sealed bearing cartridge axle unit that keeps dirt and grime.

Features

  • Made of aluminum and chrome
  • SPD-SL cleat type, with yellow 5deg float cleats included
  • Cleat-dependent float
  • Wide pedal platform for foot-pedal stability
  • Low maintenance sealed cartridge axle unit
  • Large binding target for quick engagement
  • Adjustable cleat tension with indicators
  • 11.6-ounce (330-gram) weight

    Warranty
    This Shimano product includes a limited two-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
618 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and performance of the bicycle pedals. They mention that the cleats are included and that the pedals are excellent for the price. They also appreciate the ease of clipping in and out of the pedal. Customers also say that the performance is great and that they are built to last.

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130 customers mention120 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pedals. They mention that they are solid, built to last, and work as expected with no mechanical issues. Some say that the pedal is great all around and a great entry level pedal for clip-in cycling.

"...03/24/15Still using these on my spinner; holding up well; the tension on the release mechanism has not been changed & is holding well when..." Read more

"...The pedals are good and I had no problems with installation. Its very easy to install and uninstall." Read more

"...with each one breaking at some point. These pedals are built to last because even with my weight and power as a factor..." Read more

"...They spin nice, have great float adjustability and are just right for the average cyclist on a budget...." Read more

95 customers mention95 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the bike pedal. They say it's an excellent pedal for the price, and well worth the money.

"...The exceed the M-Wave but cost about $10 to $20 more but well worth it!..." Read more

"...The deal is really good since it comes with cleats as well. I bought this in March and since then I've road every weekday for about 10 miles...." Read more

"...I look at the price before anything else and not only was the price very reasonable (compared to other similar pedals)...." Read more

"...And you can't beat the value. These are about the most inexpensive things you can get and unless your a hard core rider, I really don't know why you..." Read more

61 customers mention44 positive17 negative

Customers like the clip into of the pedal. They say it's sturdy, easy to clip in and out of, and better than cages. They also say the in/out access is very simple, and the cleats are a bit easier to walk in. Overall, most are satisfied with the secure clip in.

"...No front to back play or up/down play. These are secure pedals; plenty of tension if needed & I can get some real power in my upstroke...." Read more

"...In no particular order:1- Ease of entry and exit - As a city rider I want to feel secure when I'm powering along, but when a dog or car..." Read more

"...At first its a little hard to unclip but you get used to it after a few adjustments or just experience...." Read more

"...These are much lighter and they work perfectly. Clipping in and out is a cinch and I really like the floating feature...." Read more

61 customers mention61 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pedals. They mention that they are easy to clip in, do the job, and have no issues at all. Some say that the pedal is perfectly adequate, and they appreciate the extra power and stability.

"...often (riding about 2 months and about 15 mi/week) and these work pretty well for me...." Read more

"...These are much lighter and they work perfectly. Clipping in and out is a cinch and I really like the floating feature...." Read more

"...They spin nice, have great float adjustability and are just right for the average cyclist on a budget...." Read more

"...I certainly feel more confident powering up hills and sprinting. The fear of a foot slipping off a pedal creating a wipeout has vanished...." Read more

48 customers mention48 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the pedals to be easy. They mention that the instructions are great, the cleats snap in easily, and the pedal attaches easily. Some say that the pedal is fairly easy to clip in and super-easy to clip out.

"...The pedals are good and I had no problems with installation. Its very easy to install and uninstall." Read more

"...Installation was a breeze once I got a pedal wrench - I demolished the other pedals trying to get them off with a crescent wrench...." Read more

"...and start rolling, it should be right where you need it, and clipping in is easy as putting your foot down..." Read more

"...These pedals are easy to install and have given no issues except embarrassment when yelling Ohhhh Sh**!!!!!!!!!!! and trying not to fall over...." Read more

22 customers mention17 positive5 negative

Customers like the cleats that come with the bicycle pedals. They say the shimano cleates are worth $30 and the pedals even included the clips and hardware needed to mate to pedals, making the value high. Some customers also mention that the pedal set comes with yellow cleated shoes.

"...The deal is really good since it comes with cleats as well. I bought this in March and since then I've road every weekday for about 10 miles...." Read more

"They come with the cleats. That wasn't clear when I ordered them so I ordered them separately. My husband seems to like them for his bike...." Read more

"...Pedal is solid quality and comes with cleats...." Read more

"...The only other issues was that the cleats provided scarred very easily; while I like the wide base for easy walking, I was surprised at the deep..." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the pedals. They say it's easy to adjust with an allen wrench. They mention that the pedal adjustment works wonderfully and that they fit nicely with their bike and shoes.

"...They spin nice, have great float adjustability and are just right for the average cyclist on a budget...." Read more

"...-off brands and have to saw that the Shimano's work the best--easiest to adjust and clip into while riding. They're more expensive but worth it." Read more

"...The clip in tension is adjustable, and you can adjust float based upon the cleats you use. Great all around pedal." Read more

"Bought these for my trainer bike in the basement. Pedals fit well, and the tension adjustment works well...." Read more

18 customers mention6 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the pedals. Some mention that they are very light, while others say that they seem a bit heavy. Some customers also mention that the cleats are bulky, but it gives you a secure clip in.

"...It's a little heavy but that's what you expect from $40 pedals. The deal is really good since it comes with cleats as well...." Read more

"...These are much lighter and they work perfectly. Clipping in and out is a cinch and I really like the floating feature...." Read more

"...They are not weighted so as to always be right side up, so that is a little annoying, but you aren't really paying for any extras with these pedals...." Read more

"...The cleats are bulky, but it gives you a secure clip in. The clip in tension is adjustable, and you can adjust float based upon the cleats you use...." Read more

Good pedals. Good Price
4 Stars
Good pedals. Good Price
I started cycling just a little over two years ago and over time I have progressed from platform pedals, to toe clips, and now to clip in pedals. I can say right from the start that I really like the feeling of being connected to the pedals on the upstroke and being able to power most of the way through the cycle. I could really hear the difference when I first put the pedals on the bike I use in my magnetic trainer. No matter how hard I tried to be smooth with platform pedals there was a definite pulsing in my pedal stroke. That seems to be greatly diminished with the use of these pedals telling me my pedal stroke is much smoother.Having gotten used to these pedals while on a trainer and having used toe clips, I haven't had the misfortune of the sideways fall from forgetting to unclip.... yet, but in a sudden situation I can see it happening. In real life application they are very good and keep you feeling connected to the bike.The only fault I could find with these pedals is their balance. When you unclip a foot to stop at a stop sign or traffic light the pedal takes an almost vertical nose up position making it a bit difficult to clip back in. The clips have no grip of their own so if you misalign them you have hard plastic shoe clip on the metal pedal surface and the strong likelihood that your foot will slip off trying to get started before you can get clipped in. If you are going to use these anyplace where you may have to frequently unclip it may be a good idea to pay a few extra dollars for pedals that balance level. Or maybe learn to do a strong one pedal acceleration and then clip in.
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BobCat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pedals for not alot, really!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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I placed these on my spinning bike to test them out; its winter here & snow is covering the ground, so I had to try them before the season starts in a couple of months.
I noticed on Shimano's website these are a "standard tension adjustment" & the tension is nearly perfect. I did adjust to the middle line on the tension "window" at first thinking that they may be somewhat light but definitely not; I reset them to lowest then adjusted from there & for me it was about 3 clicks down, which was perfect!
I lined up the cleats on the shoe sole to my specs then jumped onto the spinner & away I went; I pulled up as hard as I could on my upstroke with a good deal of resistance & the cleats/shoes held tight; unlike the M-Wave that I previously tried (see review of M-Wave). But, with a quick outward twist of the heel the cleat disengaged. When reinserted there was a definite click that told me the cleats engaged & again I worked on my upstroke to see if I would come out of the pedal but not at all. No front to back play or up/down play. These are secure pedals; plenty of tension if needed & I can get some real power in my upstroke. I did get the black just because, well, they are less expensive then the white, my bike is black, my shoes are black & my shorts are black. Now I'll be ready to put them on my road bike come spring thaw but for now I will really do some tough spinning!
The price, I guess is right in there & as the description says they come with SPD-SL 5 degree cleats.
Not since the 90's have I had clipless pedals & now I realize what I was missing with toe-clips, the upward power stroke with my feet & not with the top of my feet!
I would highly recommend these pedals! The exceed the M-Wave but cost about $10 to $20 more but well worth it!
They go well with my GIRO Treble II black "patent leather like" shoes, too! I also got cleat covers, KOOLCOVERS.

03/24/15
Still using these on my spinner; holding up well; the tension on the release mechanism has not been changed & is holding well when needs to & releases well when I need to release! Great pedal!

Keep the Roll Going!!
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars My experience after 3 months of use.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018
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This review is coming from someone who rides road bikes during the weekend and a single speed bike to school during the weekdays. I've been using this pedals on my single speed bike and it's been amazing. It's a little heavy but that's what you expect from $40 pedals. The deal is really good since it comes with cleats as well. I bought this in March and since then I've road every weekday for about 10 miles. I also used these during bike marathons and events like LA critical mass where we would stop frequently and sometimes we had to stop incredibly fast. At first its a little hard to unclip but you get used to it after a few adjustments or just experience. For those new to clipless pedals, its not hard to learn. It took me about 2-3 rides from my house to school to get used to it when I first started using them back a few years ago. . My tip is to always unclip a few yards from where you think you're going to stop. The endurance of the cleats is pretty good. I've finally changed my cleats after 3 months of use. I've used the cleats like crazy, clipping in and out many time because I was forced to stop many times while biking through school or because of events like the LA critical mass. I've also used my cleats as breaks sometimes because I'm used to riding with flats when I ride fixed so I would use my feet as brakes and burn the bottom of the shoe. The pedals are good and I had no problems with installation. Its very easy to install and uninstall.
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Rodger :)
5.0 out of 5 stars Clipless Are A Must Have And These Are Perfect!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016
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First off, for anyone considering clipless pedals, the simple answer is, they are night and day for a cyclist. I rarely ride for leisure, but I commute to classes by bike and I'm a competitive cyclist. Of course as a college student I look at the price before anything else and not only was the price very reasonable (compared to other similar pedals). Clipless pedals will not only allow you to go faster, they'll increase your confidence on the bike (once you get comfortable with them anyway lol), and allow you to be more versatile. One of the main things I like about clipless is that it gives me the option to "pull up" on the pedals (which uses a different set of muscles) making it easy to transition when tired or when I want to climb a hill faster.

Finally, for anyone who questions the durability of these pedals, trust me when I say don't question it :) . I weight 225lbs, on top of the fact that I'm a sprinter as a cyclist (I can put a lot of strength and power into the pedals when I want to); I'd gone through 4 different sets of flat pedals (ONE OF THEM ALL METAL!) with each one breaking at some point. These pedals are built to last because even with my weight and power as a factor (and several crashes, including during races ;) ) these pedals are still holding up 9 months after buying. Simply put, these pedals are an investment that even the secptial buyers (like me) can stand behind with confidence!
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Robert Koga
4.0 out of 5 stars New to cycling and light rider, works well
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2009
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I am new to road bikes and don't ride too often (riding about 2 months and about 15 mi/week) and these work pretty well for me. It took a little bit of practice and falling to get use to clipping in and out, but it is fairly easy once you get the hang of it. Installation was a breeze once I got a pedal wrench - I demolished the other pedals trying to get them off with a crescent wrench. My only complaint is that the cleats come loose often and I need to tighten it mid-ride (happened on my recent two rides). Though, this could probably be due to the shoes I am wearing - I picked up some affordable Pearl Izumi shoes. All-in-all, it's great for new & casual riders.
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Trishes
5.0 out of 5 stars Light, good quality and easy to clip in and out once adjusted.
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2018
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I love these clipless pedals. They can be adjusted to each cleats if you prefer a tight or looser clipping in or out. My bike shop had me sit on my bike and clip in and out, while adjusting to my comfort and manageability. They’re strong too.
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AquaMicha
5.0 out of 5 stars in der Preislage unschlagbar
Reviewed in Germany on July 5, 2016
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Generell fahre ich Shimano SPD-SL Pedale und bin sehr zufrieden damit.
Einen vergleich zu anderen Klicksystemen kann ich nicht geben.
Im Vergleich zu den höherwertigen Pedalen des SPD-SL-Systems gibt es folgende Unterschiede:
Gewicht: höher als bei Karbonverbundstoff
Pedalkontaktfläche: Gummi, bei höherwertigen Pedalen findet man hier eine kleine Metallplatte die sicherlich länger leben wird(Verschleiß habe ich noch keinen, ab und an kommt etwas Siliconspray auf das Gummi)
Preis: deutlich günstiger
Pedalplatten/Cleats: die typischen gelben mit etwas Bewegungsfreiheit

Fazit:
An einem Carbonrennrad würde ich sie nicht montieren, ansonsten uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert
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Mr H
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect pedals
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2015
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This have been a great buy. Easy to fix, easy to use (first time for me with SPD-SL) and great value as they include the cleat as well.
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ADG
5.0 out of 5 stars Günstig und gut
Reviewed in Germany on April 18, 2020
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Ich fahre seit ein paar Monaten mit diesen Pedalen: Sie sind qualitativ sehr gut, und liegen preislich weit unter dem, was vergleichbare Produkte kosten.
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Datavenue
5.0 out of 5 stars Good components
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2012
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The pedals come with all the instructions, reflectors etc and are ideal hence my recommendation. There are easily fitted and appropriately marked so you don't get them the wrong way round
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