Brand | SHIMANO |
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Bike Type | Off-road |
Color | Black |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
Product Dimensions | 6.3"L x 4.9"W |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Style | Modern |
Thread Size | 9/16 inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.3 x 7.36 x 2.68 inches |
Package Weight | 0.49 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.3 x 4.9 x 2.2 inches |
Brand Name | SHIMANO |
Manufacturer | SHIMANO |
Part Number | EPDM540L |
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Brand | SHIMANO |
Bike Type | Off-road |
Color | Black |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Chromium-Molybdenum Steel |
About this item
- Fluorine-coated binding claws allow for easy entry and release
- Pedals are dual-sided for easy entry and feature strong; durable chromoly spindles with 8mm allen wrench mounts
- Low-maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axles
- Shimano sh51 cleats included
- Sealed bearings give smooth performance and long life
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Product Description
SPD Pedal for Off Road Racers
The PD-M540 is a reliable and lightweight SPD pedal for serious XC and CX racers. Weighing just 352 grams per pair, the PD-M540 is excellent at shedding mud and debris. That means reliable engagement and release, no matter the conditions. A strong chrome-molly spindle and sealed bearings make this a durable and low-maintenance performer.
Reliable Engagement and Release
The PD-M540 is made for riders who don’t shy away from inclement conditions. Its open binding mechanism allows mud and debris to be pushed out when you step into the pedal. Its superior mud-shedding design means reliable clipping in and out in all conditions.
High Value Racing Pedigree
The PD-M540 is a lightweight race pedal, weighing just 352 grams per pair. Coupled with its strong chrome-molly spindle and sealed bearings cartridge axle, the PD-M540 is all about durable high performance at an affordable cost.
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Open binding designExcellent at shedding mud and debris for reliable performance in all conditions |
Sealed BearingsSealed bearing cartridge axle for durability and low-maintenance |
Chrome-Molly SpindleFor strength and durability |
Adjustable Tension SettingsCustomize how easy or hard it is to clip in and out of the pedal |
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Pedal Type | Off Road | Off Road | Off Road | Off Road | Off Road | Off Road |
Compatible cleat | SPD (2-Bolt) | SPD (2-Bolt) | SPD (2-Bolt) | SPD (2-Bolt) | SPD (2-Bolt) | SPD (2-Bolt) |
Binding | Dual Sided | Dual Sided | Dual Sided | Dual Sided | Dual Sided | Dual Sided |
Cleat Included | SM-SH51 | SM-SH51 | SM-SH51 | SM-SH51 | SM-SH51 | SM-SH51 |
Adjustable release tension | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Integrated cage | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Cartridge axle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Sealed mechanism | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mud Shedding Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight | 314g | 438g | 342g | 540g | 352g | 380g |
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ASIN | B0116M01C2 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #43,179 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #104 in Bike Pedals |
Date First Available | November 17, 2009 |
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Customers like the quality, sturdiness, durability, and value of the bicycle pedals. For example, they mention that they go on with ease, are made solid, and work well. That said, they appreciate the cost/performance ratio and the ease of installation. That being said, some like the ease-of-removal, adjustment, and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bicycle pedals. They say that they are excellent, and a great starter pedal. They also mention that the bearings are the best, and the pedals work great. They are a very common pedal, making replacement parts easy to find.
"...Otherwise, functionality is excellent...." Read more
"...Not everyone goes,"ooo that 540 is one great looking pedal, or, gee that 540 is so much lighter"...." Read more
"...In short, these pedals are fantastic, and cheap." Read more
"...Built-in reflectors for visibility make them perfect for urban/commuting use. Adjustable spring tension can be set to your preference...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the bicycle pedals. They mention that they are made solid, still going strong, and made of better materials. Some say that the pedals are inexpensive yet of good quality, and should last longer. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of the pedal.
"...user's stride -- if you don't pull up at an angle, the multi-release should be rock solid." Read more
"...These are well made, being dual sided and having the adjustable tension is great..." Read more
"These are very solid SPD pedals. Clipping in and out was very easy and adjusting these is simple with a standard hex tool...." Read more
"...Love them and i can tell they’re high quality." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the bicycle pedals. They say that they work well, are beaten up, and still perform well. Some customers also mention that the pedals are perfectly serviceable and should last longer than expected. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.
"...The finishing on them is not great but functionality is not not effected at all...." Read more
"...and they work like a charm. I can't wait to use these for a very long time" Read more
"...and there is no mud build up at all ... none. The open design works as it should...." Read more
"...So I bought them again this past summer since they worked well...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle pedals. They say it is a high quality pedal for the money, with a great cost/performance ratio. The weight is negligible, and the savings are real.
"...Overall, a great and cost-effective pedal...." Read more
"...to always be on sale in the $40 - $60 range on Amazon and are well worth that price...." Read more
"...In short, these pedals are fantastic, and cheap." Read more
"...Great pedal for the price!" Read more
Customers find the bicycle pedals easy to install. They mention that the cleats click in very easily, attaching to the bike was very simple, and the pedals are incredibly easy to clip in and out of. Customers also say that the clip tension makes it easy to learn how to clip and unclip safely.
"...Ease of installation- easy, use an allen key (use your multi tool you store under your seat) and double check tightness after 5-10 rides...." Read more
"...But they were super easy to install and set-up (just need an allen key, and adjust both sides of each pedal), and they work like a charm...." Read more
"...They are incredibly easy to clip in and out of as well. Much easier than the A530 pedals I had before...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
Customers find the bicycle pedals easy to clip in and out. They mention the entry and release are far easier when they are intentional. They also say the click-in is easy to find and the click out is a cinch. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of removal of the pedals.
"These are very solid SPD pedals. Clipping in and out was very easy and adjusting these is simple with a standard hex tool...." Read more
"...But entry and release are far easier when they are intentional. That's because you cannot release this peddle by lifting up at the toe...." Read more
"...They clip in and release easily (I haven't adjusted the tension or switched to single release cleats yet) and there is no mud build up at all ......" Read more
"...I haven't even adjusted the cleat tension and they're fairly easy to get in and out of...." Read more
Customers like the adjustment of the bicycle pedals. They say the spring tension is great, it can be set to your preference, and it's easy to install, adjust, and use. The tension on the clip is individually adjustable on each side, so you can loosen it up or tighten it. The bearings are solid and the tension for clicking-in is adjustable. Some say that the pedals are pretty much adjusted perfectly right out of the box.
"...they permit a comfortable amount of float, the amount of clip-in tension can be fully adjusted, and they're tolerant of dirt and grit...." Read more
"...(tighter than my old ones but easy to adjust to, felt more secure and I haven't had "scares" of not being able to..." Read more
"...These are well made, being dual sided and having the adjustable tension is great..." Read more
"...Clipping in and out was very easy and adjusting these is simple with a standard hex tool...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the bicycle pedals. They say that the pedals are light weight, not bulky, and not too heavy. Some say that there is a perfect balance of weight and quality.
"...Light weight - not sure what to say about that as I am not the one who uses them and durability is something only time will tell...." Read more
"...It has good clearance, fairly light weight, and very positive clip in/out feel. I have these on both my mountain bike and my road bike...." Read more
"...The decrease in weight versus the increase in price on these peddles compared to the 520's is attractive, and way better than the difference between..." Read more
"...that only allow you to clip in from one side and the weight of this Shimano pedal is acceptable. I would recommend it!" Read more
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I might consider Look for touring where clipping in and out is done rarely because it gives a broader platform than Shimano. But for urban and semi-urban use, Shimano is much easier to get into and out of than Look. Speedplay might be the easiest of the bunch to get into and out of, but they're also the worst to walk on due to the clip mechanism being on the shoe rather than the crank.
So...the Shimano lets you clip in from both sides of the pedal, it lets you use a simple cleat that can be COMPLETELY recessed into shoes like those made by DZR, they permit a comfortable amount of float, the amount of clip-in tension can be fully adjusted, and they're tolerant of dirt and grit. Overall, a great and cost-effective pedal.
For those who have a problem clipping into and out of these PD-M540, you might consider Shimano's multi-release cleats, the SM-SH56. Some people swear by these, others find that they release too easily. I personally use the multi-release cleats and have never had a problem. I think a big part of whether these work well or not comes down to the user's stride -- if you don't pull up at an angle, the multi-release should be rock solid.
I recently got back into cycling after spending 20+ years away from it. But my bike that I built from the ground up was still being maintained and was in good order. So that you are aware, I used to be a bicycle mechanic back in my high school and university days and my bicycle is equipped with the best parts that I could assemble whilst under a student's budget. (wheels are campy hubs f+b, Araya box ends 700c, shimano dura ace sealed bearing for crankset, sugino super might drilled competition crankset, suntour superbe f&b derailleurs).
I have top of the line sealed bearing cage pedals, and wanted to upgrade to step in clipless pedals.
I had purchased a pair of dual purpose pedals- one side shimano clipless step in, the other side a regular frame for normal shoes to get used to the stepping into business. [remember 20+ years of not really riding my bicycle] I started with these combo pedals riding about 2-3 miles at a time, just quick outings to get used to stepping into and out of.
Now then to this product (sorry i ramble)- I have upped my riding to 5 days a week 17 miles a day (1 trip, no commute, lunch hour ride) and DEFINITELY needed to upgrade as the combo's started to release me when I didn't want them to (like up hill climbs-arggh you can imagine).
So after eating the dust from my wife as she stepped seemingly effortlessly into her pedals (she has M520's) and gaining about 30 yards on me after a light stop, I had to go out and get some new ones.
These have certainly done the trick. The day I put these on my bike I shaved off 7 minutes from my 17 mile ride. That is almost a 2 mile distance equivalent (3.30 min miles I have multiple stop signs and stop lights and I monitored this ABSOLUTELY great time savings.
It has maintained itself and I am regularly outperforming my old times by this margin.
What are you waiting for- go out and get these now!!!!!
Ease of use- awesome, I don't even look down at my pedal anymore
Ease of installation- easy, use an allen key (use your multi tool you store under your seat) and double check tightness after 5-10 rides.
Looks- no visible deterioration
Ease out of box- didn't adjust tension- found factory setting ok (tighter than my old ones but easy to adjust to, felt more secure and I haven't had "scares" of not being able to clip out :)
Weight- not the lightest out there, but either is my "classic" bike now. Plus you will HAVE to pay a lot more for marginal performance gains.
PLUS- same system as club bikes, compatible-> nice!
Recommend to my friend- yeah baby
These are well made, being dual sided and having the adjustable tension is great (though you do need to make 4 adjustments since each side adjust independently) and made the transition that much smoother for me.
Another nice feature is that this clip design has quite a few shoe options, including off roading style shoes that have fully recessed cleats so that you can wear them like normal shoes (I went with a low end road shoe). These also have enough surface area that if you have them on say a hybrid and are just wanting to hit the store quick that you can ride just fine in normal shoes.
For a serious cyclist you already probably know way more than I do about them and will want something lighter than these, but for someone who rides for exercise/fun/the occasional race they are a great deal. If you've never used clipless and you do any moderate amount of riding you should try them, it makes power generation and riding so much more fluid.
I have yet to have a functional issue with these. The few times I have ridden in muddy conditions I did not have a problem clipping in or out. I recommend these with a four star rating instead of five due to the finishing and weight. Otherwise, functionality is excellent. I use these on a single speed, where weight isn't much of an issue and would recommend them for those trying clipless for the first time or where the absolute lightest weight is not an issue. Even so, these weigh only a few ounces more than the higher dollar stable mates, making these the bargin pedal from Shimano.