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SHIMANO PD-R540 SPD SL Road Bike Clipless Pedals Silver

4.4 out of 5 stars 152 ratings
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Brand SHIMANO
Bike Type multi-use
Color Silver
Age Range (Description) Adult
Item Weight 0.6 Pounds
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Brand ‎SHIMANO
Bike Type ‎multi-use
Color ‎Silver
Age Range (Description) ‎Adult
Item Weight ‎0.6 Pounds
Style ‎Modern
UPC ‎693595796085
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H ‎6.1 x 5.9 x 1.9 inches
Package Weight ‎0.52 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎7.5 x 6.3 x 2.4 inches
Brand Name ‎SHIMANO
Part Number ‎43211-5646

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ASIN B00BP5TCEY
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4.4 out of 5 stars 152 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars
Date First Available March 5, 2013

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find these clipless pedals excellent for the price and appreciate their functionality, with one customer noting they work as well as Ultegra pedals. They are solid, easy to install and use, and serve as great entry-level clipless pedals. While customers find them comfortable and easy to get in and out of, some mention that the clips are a bit hard to use.

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20 customers mention "Value for money"20 positive0 negative

Customers find these pedals excellent for the price, with one mentioning they make a good starter set.

"A good pair of starter cleats...." Read more

"Excellent pedals and cleat combination for a fair price...." Read more

"...Eadsy walk with. Great prices and good job, will order again." Read more

"My set of clipless pedals and they are easy to use and affordable on a budget. I would recommend these to anyone getting into cycling." Read more

16 customers mention "Functionality"16 positive0 negative

Customers find that these clipless pedals work great, with one customer noting they perform as well as Ultegra pedals, while another mentions they are particularly suitable for beginners.

"...Might be a little on the heavy side but they seem durable and they work well." Read more

"...Eadsy walk with. Great prices and good job, will order again." Read more

"Clipless pedals work ok but I don't think they were new. Tension on right pedal can't be adjusted because the allen bolt appears to be stripped...." Read more

"these are good clipless and easy in and out...." Read more

15 customers mention "Durability"12 positive3 negative

Customers find these pedals to be solid, with one customer noting they are great for long rides.

"...Might be a little on the heavy side but they seem durable and they work well." Read more

"Great for the long ride but not so good for short commuting. They were a bit heavier than expected, but easy to install...." Read more

"...solid product and up to Shimano standards .Looking at trying the other style clipless on other bike to see which prefer..." Read more

"...This means that they are in fact slightly lower quality and will wear down more quickly...." Read more

15 customers mention "Ease of installation"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the pedals easy to install and use, with one mentioning they are simple to clip and unclip.

"...idea what to buy as these were my first set and they were very easy to isntall on the bike as well as the cleats on the shoes...." Read more

"...They were a bit heavier than expected, but easy to install. So far after 500+ miles they seem to be holding strong." Read more

"these are good clipless and easy in and out...." Read more

"...switching from athletic shoes to bike shoes, these pedals made the transition super easy...." Read more

13 customers mention "Pedal quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find these pedals to be great, particularly as entry-level clipless options.

"Excellent pedals and cleat combination for a fair price...." Read more

"In my honest opinion, these are just fine for starter pedals, but upgrading to the Shimano 105 SPDsl pedals might just be worth it...." Read more

"Very easy to install and learn to use. Great entry level clipless pedals...." Read more

"...with clipless pedals, to me they feel a bit stiff, but they are great pedals overall." Read more

5 customers mention "Comfort"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the pedals comfortable, with one mentioning they prefer the feel over metal clips and another noting a perfect fit.

"...would try these clips, I like the larger displacement on the foot very comfortable and easy to clip in and get out." Read more

"Perfect & smooth. Quick" Read more

"these clips work great. i really prefer the feel over the metal clips" Read more

"Good starter set! Easy to install and comfortable to use!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Clip quality"2 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the pedals' clip quality, with some finding them easy to get in and out of, while others report that they are bit hard to use.

"...As for performance, the do the trick. They were incredibly hard to clip in to at first but it only took a couple rides to break them in a little...." Read more

"...Ordered for both sets of shoes. They are easy get in and out of petals for local riding with a lot stops. Eadsy walk with...." Read more

"The clips are bit hard to get out of. I might just need to get used to it and practice as these are my first clipless pedals." Read more

"...Still clipping in and out perfectly. I have adjusted the tension to increase/decrease the ease of clip...." Read more

One clear wore out completely after only 109 miles. ...
1 out of 5 stars
One clear wore out completely after only 109 miles. ...
One clear wore out completely after only 109 miles. The clear causes me to slip and fall. The pedals are cumbersome and difficult to lock into. I've been riding clipless for years. I thought it was a matter of just getting used to them, but I'm going to have to try a different style.
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  • Abbas Naqvi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good starter set! Easy to install and comfortable to use!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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    A good pair of starter cleats. I had no idea what to buy as these were my first set and they were very easy to isntall on the bike as well as the cleats on the shoes. I'm finally starting to get the hang of them and now i cant understand how people ride without cleats!

    Just make sure that you locate the ball of your foot and that the cleats are attached there. Also, I had issues of my cleats getting loose over rides so I now make sure i carry my allen wrench to make sure they dont come loose on the shoe.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Aaron Hale
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and easy to install.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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    Using these for a few weeks now with no complaints. Might be a little on the heavy side but they seem durable and they work well.
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  • sean
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent pedals overall
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
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    Great for the long ride but not so good for short commuting. They were a bit heavier than expected, but easy to install. So far after 500+ miles they seem to be holding strong.
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  • randumtasx
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great pedals and cleat combination - its shimano, how bad could it be!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2016
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    Excellent pedals and cleat combination for a fair price. While you could be a weight weenie and spend $100+ more on the ultegra or 105 pedals to save some weight, these for the price (with cleats) are and an excellent deal. The adjustable nature of these are easy as you are able to dial the spring down to a easy tension (for those with knee issues or for those who want a quick escape, ie city riders such as myself) However, the top of the range is secure as the best of them and unless you're road racing, is almost too secure.
    11 people found this helpful
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  • Nick S.
    3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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    In my honest opinion, these are just fine for starter pedals, but upgrading to the Shimano 105 SPDsl pedals might just be worth it. The cleats that come in the box are a slightly different shade of yellow as your typical +/- 6degree float cleats. This means that they are in fact slightly lower quality and will wear down more quickly. Additionally, installing or swapping these pedals can be a big pain because you need a wrench to install them. They do not go on from the inside with an 8mm allen wrench like the nicer models do. As for performance, the do the trick. They were incredibly hard to clip in to at first but it only took a couple rides to break them in a little. I have never had any issues like unclipping by mistake. These will be a fine pedal for someone who wants to start off competitive cycling or just wants to try clipless pedals. There is definitely much better out there, but for the price, they will certainly do the trick.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Lou
    5.0 out of 5 stars They are easy get in and out of petals for local riding ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015
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    Changed from metal cleats to plastic. Ordered for both sets of shoes. They are easy get in and out of petals for local riding with a lot stops. Eadsy walk with. Great prices and good job, will order again.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Yomonkey
    2.0 out of 5 stars don't think they were new
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019
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    Clipless pedals work ok but I don't think they were new. Tension on right pedal can't be adjusted because the allen bolt appears to be stripped. Left one had tool marks where the pedal attaches to the bike. Tension adjustment works somewhat on left pedal but won't tighten to the same level as the where the right pedal is stuck.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Molsonice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Money saving combo
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2014
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    Fantastic purchase, they came from China but today what doesn't and it took only 2 weeks to arrive and saved me 30 dollars in doing so. They bolted right on to the cranks with ease and the cleats mounted onto the shoes with ease. Wouldn't do it any other way.
    Yes I would recommend this purchase to anyone.
    Can you get more expensive clipless pedals sure but for the money and being 50 to 60 mile per week rider why spend that kind of money to save on a few and I mean few ounces of weight.
    3 people found this helpful
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