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Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
SPD-SL road pedal for entry level use at a value for money price.
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456 of 465(98%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
Review 1 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Alnick67
Country:Russia
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Male
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Road Cyclist
Date:July 14, 2010
Pros: Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight
"These are my first SPD-SL pedals. Comfortable , Lightweight .Super."
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Review 2 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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genesis3
City: Durhm
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
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Road Cyclist
Date:March 14, 2010
Very good value
Pros: Comfortable, Good Fit, Great Value, High Quality, Versatile
"These are the first clip road pedals Ive purchased and after looking at numerous other reviews I opted for these. Now I've had chance to get used to them, they were an excellent purchase for under £40. Very good quality and feel very good on the road."
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Review 3 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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pjmorgan40
City: Huntingdon
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
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Triathlete
Date:November 11, 2009
Shimano PD-R540 pedals
Pros: Adjustable, Attractive, Comfortable, Durable, Good Fit, Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight, Rugged
"I purchased these pedals to go with my new DHB shoes and i have to say they live up to all the promises. They are light well made and I feel give me an extra 10% over my old MTB pedals. I would thoroughly reccomend these to anybody"
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Review 4 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Crossfighter
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Date:November 5, 2009
No Complaints from Down Under
Pros: Adjustable, Attractive, Comfortable, Durable, Good Fit, Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight, Rugged, Versatile
"Top notch pedals. Awesome value for money, as they look the part and provide great perfomance. I can now finally call my bike a 'road bike' rather than a 'racer'!"
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Review 5 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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stocko69
City: kingston upon hull
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Occasional
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:May 25, 2012
quality pedals
Pros: Great Value, Adjustable
"bought the pedals as i was just starting out with racing again, wanted something thast wasnt too expensive but did a good job and these certainly do that for you, bit stiff to click shoes out at first, but within a couple of weeks they were fine."
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Review 6 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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TheRealBraderz
City: Exeter
Country:United Kingdom
Age:19-24
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:May 18, 2012
Great Pedals if you're on a tight budget
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, Rugged, Adjustable
"I actually bought these pedals around 18 months ago, but decided to write a review now. I haven't used them that heavily compared to others I would imagine, although they have lasted well to this point.
The thing to be aware of is the center of the pedal body is plastic and wears out over time, unlike the higher spec versions of the SPD SL pedals. That said, replacements are available for a very small price and I haven't had to replace mine yet.
The pedals are good for people who are new to SPD type pedals as well as anyone looking for a cheap replacement.
When I first got these along with some DHB shoes I found it very difficult to clip in and out, but found that a small adjustment to the cleat positioning made a big difference.
The spring tension has a good range of adjustment, making it easy to clip out for newbies.
Very smooth feel when pedaling and sturdy."
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Review 7 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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TeamHuGuM
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Female
Road Cyclist
Date:May 17, 2012
easy to use
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Good Fit
"My first clip in pedals and found them really easy to use. Never had any trouble clipping in or out. They look good on the bike too and were easy to fit and adjust. I've had them for nearly 18 months now and they still work and look great."
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Review 8 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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starK
Date:May 1, 2012
Great pedals!
"These are my first pair of SPDs and they're perfect for a beginner! Straightforward to set up, easy to click in and out and great value."
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Review 9 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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LovelyRog
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Triathlete
Date:April 24, 2012
Very good value pedals with cleats
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit
"I needed some Shimano cleats to go with soem second hand dura ace pedals I had just bought and found I could get the set of pedals and cleats for not that much more than cleats alone. It also means I now have modern pedals on all my bikes. They work fine, and look good,. Fitting the cleats to a pair of shoes was no trouble and they worked securely. Maybe not the lightest pedals ever but can't complain about a few grams when the bike weighs over 10kg"
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Review 10 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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LeonP
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:April 18, 2012
Brilliant all-round pedal
Pros: Great Value, High Quality
"These may not be the lightest pedal around but they're a great introduction into the wobbly world of clip-in pedals. The large surface area makes them very easy to get used to. You can pretty much whack any part of your foot on the pedal and they manage to clip in.
The only downside is you need SPDL cleats which are bulky and tend to easily warp/snap if you start walking on them.
These are great for commuters or weekend riders but the more hardcore out there should probably look for lighter/less bulky models.
Saying that, I've had mine for months now and they're still going strong."
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Review 11 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Shraigh
Country:Qatar
Age:19-24
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:April 17, 2012
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Good Fit
"Excellent pedal for the price, would recommend to others."
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Review 12 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Marre
Date:April 12, 2012
pedal
"good pedals for a good price, not much to compare with. I am satisfied..."
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Review 13 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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PewseyPeddler
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:April 5, 2012
Great price great product
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality
"Simple to fit, great quality, what is not to like?"
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Review 14 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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D000rifto
City: Brisbane, Qld Australia
Country:Australia
Age:25-34
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Advanced
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Triathlete
Date:April 4, 2012
Great peddles for the price
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Rugged, High Quality, Good Fit
"I have been using these peddles on every bike in my quiver for a long time. They are stiff and when 100g weight isnt a problem for you, there is no point getting anything else. I have 4 sets on my bikes and am very happy with them."
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Review 15 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Keebz
City: London, UK
Country:United Kingdom
Age:Under 18
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:April 1, 2012
Brilliant First Time Clipless Pedals
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Adjustable
"Since riding my first road bike (That came with caged pedals) for a few months I looked into how I can faster etc. and one of the big recommendations was to go clipless.
I bought these pedals based on the price and name, and can say that after 100+ miles using these pedals, they clip in as good as they did the first time.
I was hesitant about moving to clipless however since using these pedals and DHB's excellent road shoes, I feel perfectly safe quickly clipping in and out whilst road."
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Review 16 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Weedy23
City: Cambridge
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Female
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:March 31, 2012
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Good Fit
Cons: Limited Color Choices
"These are the first clip less pedals I've used, I bought them 4 months ago to use on my first road bike and have been really happy using them.
General advice of 'start with a fairly loose tension at first and practice clipping in and out' is well worth paying attention to, I've not fallen over because of being unable to unclip yet, but there were a few shakes moments at first!
Not the lightest pedal, and like any pedal they can be a bit of a faff to fit (make sure you have a dedicated pedal spanner!!) but very sturdy and would buy another set if I needed to replace them!"
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Review 17 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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philbertieb
City: Annan
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:March 29, 2012
Perfect pedals for a beginner
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile
"This was my first time using clipless pedals so I wanted something that was a good price and easy to use and these ticked all the boxes, stylish, easy to install and they were set up for the easiest release with clear instructions. Pedals came with cleats for shoes which were easy to install and they work wonders on the bike and are perfect for someone trying out clipless pedals for the first time! To top it all, they are Shimano - what more do you need!"
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Review 18 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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StueyS
Date:March 25, 2012
Good cheap pedals!
Pros: Durable, Comfortable
Cons: Poor Fit
"A good set of pedals that worked well with my new triathlon spd boots."
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Review 19 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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JRSimmo
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:March 21, 2012
Great entry level Pedals
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Adjustable
"Brought these for my daughters bike, they are an excellent pedal for beginners"
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Review 20 for Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals
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Quaresma
City: Funchal
Country:Portugal
Age:45-54
Interest:Triathlete
Gender:Female
Triathlete
Date:March 13, 2012
Pros: Great Value
"Just as expected. Very happy with my order. Would recommend this."
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