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Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
Combines SPD mechanism on one side and a concave stable platform pedal body on the other, you can ride with cleats or normal shoes. Adjustable cleat tension means you can start off with loose tension for extra easy engagement and release, and turn up the tension as you progress.
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148 of 152(97%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
Review 1 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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megamiles
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Featured Review
Road Cyclist
Date:July 21, 2011
Commuting / Touring Pedals
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Good Fit
"I have added these pedals to my commuting cycle, having upgraded the original Union plastic originals. The difference is amazing and I should have done this years ago !
The attraction in this model is the dual mode use, one side can be used with non cycle (ie normal) shoes and is ideal if you just want to cycle to the local shops and back. Then for a litle more serious use the other side has the SPD clips for dedicated cycle shoes with cleats.
I also have the PD A520 versions on a touring bike, these being SPD only type, lighter but otherwise very similar.
Both the A530 and the A520 are beautifully made, with precision castings and super smooth bearings."
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Review 2 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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ALCAR
Featured Review
Date:May 14, 2010
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, Rugged, Versatile
Cons: Bulky
"Soild pedals, good quality bearings for this price point, as expected from shimano. Fairly heavy and can be a little akward to get the side you're after at times, but entirely expected given their intended use. Having used other pedals (shimano included) with the "milkbar" design, this is definitely my favourite. Solid platform on one side that-finally-works well with flat shoes, and an easy to use mtb-style clip side."
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Review 3 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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DrNickBailey
City: Cambridge
Country:United Kingdom
Date:February 6, 2012
Clip in, step on
Pros: Versatile
"All the advantages of SPD's - clip in an massively increase performance. Or alternatively use them with normal shoes on the flat side.
The only downside is that it might make the bike easier to steal as the thief could cycle away with normal shoes on.
They also come with optional reflectors - safety first."
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Review 4 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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wakucrf
City: kanagawa
Country:Japan
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:January 24, 2012
便利！
Pros: 良いバリュー, 快適さ, 軽量さ
"平面になってるほうの、面積が大きく、スニーカーでも乗りやすいです。
普段は街乗り、たまにロングツーリングに行くような、人にお勧めです。"
普段は街乗り、たまにロングツーリングに行くような、人にお勧めです。"
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Review 5 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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Dysartsarms
Date:January 21, 2012
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Good Fit
"Excelent peddle. The flat side is plenty big enough to be comfortable and typical shimano cleets. Easy to adjust the tension (handy if your new to cleeted cycling)."
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Review 6 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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FleetPaul
Date:January 18, 2012
Versatility and Value
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile
"My first SPD pedals which I've fitted to my hybrid. The SPD side allows for very easy clipping in and out, and the flat side provides enough tread when wearing regular shoes. Not the lightest pedals you'll buy but I love the versatility and convenience. Oh - and you'll probably need a 15mm pedal wrench. Spanners in my tool box were too wide to fit between the pedal and crank. Found one on Wiggle for £3 and it works a treat."
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Review 7 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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TassieDevil
City: Tasmania, Australia
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Commuter
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Commuter
Date:January 16, 2012
So good got a second pair for Bike No 2
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Adjustable
"Well made durable pedals that make it so convenient to hop on the bike in whatever you have on your feet"
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Review 8 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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Peskyb
City: Norwich
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Triathlete
Level:Regular
Gender:Female
Budget:Quality first
Triathlete
Date:January 2, 2012
Versatile!
Pros: Comfortable, High Quality, Versatile
"Great pedals if you use your bike with and without bike shoes.
I use the flat side for the short ride to take my daughter to school and the SPD side for longer rides.
I was concerned that it would be hard to clip into the pedals as there is only a clip on one side but it is easy to flip the pedals over to the side you need."
I use the flat side for the short ride to take my daughter to school and the SPD side for longer rides.
I was concerned that it would be hard to clip into the pedals as there is only a clip on one side but it is easy to flip the pedals over to the side you need."
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Review 9 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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FrankieSea
City: Berkshire
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:December 30, 2011
Great purchase
Pros: Great Value, High Quality
"Good quality light weight pedals for cycle and normal footwear"
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Review 10 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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kizz
City: Melbourne
Country:Australia
Age:25-34
Interest:Commuter
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Commuter
Date:December 29, 2011
So far so good
Pros: Comfortable, Versatile
"I've recently put these on my bike and find they work quite well clipped or not.
The platform is very comfortable when not wearing SPDS.
I was skeptical about using single sided pedals but I actually find them quite handy to avoid changing pedals often."
The platform is very comfortable when not wearing SPDS.
I was skeptical about using single sided pedals but I actually find them quite handy to avoid changing pedals often."
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Review 11 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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Alex81
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Date:December 19, 2011
Rugged and functional pedals
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Pros: Durable, Attractive, Comfortable, Rugged, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit
Cons: Bulky
"Very happy with these pedals. They have made my racing bike more versatile, since I don't have to always clip the pedals in and can pedal comfortably even in the city in stop and go traffic, where clipping and unclipping can sometimes become an issue.
Weight wise they are not the lightest but not too bad at 370g the pair.
Weight wise they are not the lightest but not too bad at 370g the pair.
Alex"
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Review 12 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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jjay69
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Commuter
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Commuter
Date:November 3, 2011
Shimano A530 SPD
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit
"Superb pedals, i was so impressed i got a second pair for my old tractor, my old Marin MTB. They're a nice tight, solid fit with full adjustability in the tension. I've hammered them for well over a year of day in day out commuitng with no issues whatso ever. If you want to just pop down the shops or pub even ! i can grab the bike and go without having to run upstairs and change into my cycling shoes, for me this is a real bonus. Really rate these pedals"
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Review 13 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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VintageCadence
City: Bristol
Country:United Kingdom
Age:55-64
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:October 19, 2011
A good multi purpose buy
Pros: Comfortable, High Quality, Adjustable
Cons: Bulky
"I wanted to try cleats, having always used touring pedals; this double-sided pedal seems to be the answer. I have fitted them to my Felt F95 2011 road bike, they are not really meant for a road bike, but they work fine. The look on the road bike is not the greatest, as they are bulky and weighty. Now in my early sixtes, I can do fitness rides using my new cycling shoes, and pleasure rides with my trainers, on the same bike, brilliant!"
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Review 14 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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PenkhullPuffer
City: Stoke-on-Trent
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Mountain Biker
Date:October 18, 2011
versatile bit of kit
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Versatile
"Glad i found these as i was looking for a way to ride my winter road bike whenever the mood took me without the need for donning my spd's and kit. As part of my 'ride more to get fit campaign' having these pedals removes an excuse not to get out there, even if pushed for time. The flat platform is suprisingly good when riding in normal shoes/trainers, much better than the plastic inserts you can get for spd's. Also found it very easy to locate which side i wanted when using either spd's or flats. Highly recommended if you're after the ultimate versatile pedal"
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Review 15 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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DangerGangles
City: Canberra
Country:Australia
Age:25-34
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Mountain Biker
Date:October 14, 2011
Good for commuter with pub duties
Pros: High Quality, Versatile
Cons: Limited Color Choices
"I bought these for my commuter for the times when I want to be able to ride in shoes without cleats. Coupled with some MTB shoes (so you can walk across a crossing in the rain without falling on your face). I haven't had any troubles with the pedals grounding out in the turns like i used to with my platforms."
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Review 16 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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JoeyV
City: Melbourne
Country:Australia
Date:October 11, 2011
Pros: Versatile, Good Fit
"The pedals are versatile in that you don't have to clip in for short rides and so having the dual sides makes them comfortable when not wearing cleats."
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Review 17 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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damoclesK
City: kurashiki
Country:Japan
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Occasional
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:September 12, 2011
ｸﾛｽﾊﾞｲｸとﾛｰﾄﾞﾊﾞｲｸに・・・
Pros: 快適さ, 丈夫さ
Cons: 色のバリエーション
"今のところｸﾛｽﾊﾞｲｸとﾛｰﾄﾞﾊﾞｲｸに使用してます。
ﾃﾝｼｮﾝを最弱にして丁度良い外れ具合でした。
ﾃﾝｼｮﾝを最弱にして丁度良い外れ具合でした。
最初の頃は、膝への負荷が大きいので注意して使用しましょう！"
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Review 18 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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capow
City: Adelaide
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Commuter
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Commuter
Date:September 12, 2011
Flexibility is the key
Pros: Durable, Comfortable, Versatile
"Able to mix the commute with the longer weekend rides, this pedal makes the short trips less of a hassle."
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Review 19 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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NptonBiker
City: Northampton
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Mountain Biker
Date:September 6, 2011
Versatility is key
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Versatile, Good Fit
"Have used and benefited from SPDs on my mountain bike for years, but as I use my road bike for commuting, I didn't want to have to buy and use road shoes all the time. These are an ideal compromise, allowing me to use my MTB shoes on longer road rides, whilst still being able to use any footwear on the rides to work etc. The platform side is actually more comfortable than the clip pedals they replaced, and the action to flip them over to the appropriate side is pretty much the same, so if you used either clips or SPDs before you'll be right at home. Exactly what I needed, and can't fault them."
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Review 20 for Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
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ahoudori
City: 静岡県
Country:Japan
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Male
Budget:Pro Performance
Road Cyclist
Date:August 31, 2011
ロードバイク初心者には最適
Pros: 快適さ, 多様性
"今まで、クロスバイクの経験しかなく、ロードバイク初心者なので、ビンディングには抵抗もあり、これに決めました。片面がフラットなので、ちょい乗りや、街ポタにはスニーカーで乗れて便利です。
ロードの走りの練習には、反転するだけで、ビンディング側に切り替えれて、めんどくさがりやの人には、合うと思います。・・・反転確認を漕ぎ出し時に確認が必要です。"
ロードの走りの練習には、反転するだけで、ビンディング側に切り替えれて、めんどくさがりやの人には、合うと思います。・・・反転確認を漕ぎ出し時に確認が必要です。"
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