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Shimano PD-RS500 SPD-SL Pedals

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Description

Easier Engagement For Beginner Riders

Featuring a larger entry for easier engagement, the Shimano PD-RS500 SPD-SL Road Bike Pedal is optimized for amateur cyclists with a wider platform and lighter spring tensions.

Features:

  • Easy step in, easy step out
  • Lighter spring tension optimized for beginner riders
  • Larger entry target for easier engagement
  • Cascaded features from top-tier systems
  • Extra-wide platform transfers pedaling power efficiently
  • Durable stainless steel body plate reduces flex and pedal body wear
  • Includes compatible cleats

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

 

Mfg PartNum: EPDRS500 

Cleat Type: Road Cleats 

Pedal Type: Road Pedals 

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Great product
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by Joe
Tennessee

Love these pedals. Great performance without the cost of the higher level siblings!! A must purchase for a road cyclist!

Reviewed 12/11/2023
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Great pedals great price
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by roninmn
Competitive Racer
Minneapolis, MN

Works just like the more expensive versions and includes a pair of cleats.

Reviewed 10/14/2022
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They're great, just buy them
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland

Clip in and forget about them. They're light, they're easy to clip into and they're problem free

Reviewed 1/17/2022
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Excellent product
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by Anonymous

Excellent product. Just as described

Reviewed 11/16/2021
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Excellent product
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by Anonymous

Excellent product. Just as described

Reviewed 11/15/2021
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Great pedals for the price
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by Verelle
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I just switched to these pedals from my old hand-me-down pair because I wanted a pair with 'float'. These are great! They were easy to transition to, and the pedals are large enough that I can use them with my street shoes.

Reviewed 9/15/2014
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My first road bike pedals and they work great!
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by Momentum
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland Oregon
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

My first road bike pedals. I have SPDs on my other bike but these work well and are easy to clip in and out of. I'm just getting back into riding again, not sure if I'd appreciate the lighter versions. Maybe I'll get the lighter versions for my next road bike.

Reviewed 9/21/2017
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Back-up Bike pedals
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by Old Man Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Grand Rapids, MI
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I wanted to have the same pedals on my back-up bike as I have on my main bike, which has Shimano SPD Ultegras. I bought these because they're less expensive than the Ultegras. They seem to be of the same quality, and work well with the shoes I use on both bikes. If they're heavier, it's of no concern to me. The important thing is their quality, which seems to be what I'd expect from Shimano and WBW.

Reviewed 5/25/2017
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Great for Second Bike
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by 55+
Cycling Enthusiast
Southern Ohio
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Nice to be able to upgrade back up bike, while my main ride is in the shop !

Reviewed 10/18/2012
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great clips
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Exactly as marked. Easy to install on road bike.

Reviewed 4/26/2012
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Top notch pedal at entry level price
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by oldrider
Cycling Enthusiast
Norcal
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
8 of 9 customers found this review helpful.

These are great pedals for the price. Bearings run nice and smooth, easy clip in and out, far range of adjustment for cleat tension, cleats last a long time. I have two bikes and have Look pedals on one of them. I wanted to change over to Shimano for both so I could use my newer shoes for both bikes. I have Shimano 105 5700's on the other bike. Can't tell a difference. The R540's have a rubber cleat plate vs a stainless steel for the 5700. Both are wide with a low platform. To top if off I got it at a low price with a price match. I really can't say anything negative about these pedals. Great product for the price.

Reviewed 1/16/2012
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Inexpensive, yet so far work as well as their higher end counterparts
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by C
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I bought these for my indoor bike, so they don't see see the same miles and abuse as my Ultegra R8000s, but overall feel is identical. Clipping in and riding, I can't distinguish the two. Plus since they come with the yellow cleats, which I needed anyway, it makes them an even better value. One thing I might note is the bearings don't have the smooth, fresh-grease feel that my Ultegras have. I don't feel it while pedaling, just when I rotate them by hand. If you're someone who puts many thousands of miles on pedals, then maybe it will make a difference, who knows. Overall solid purchase, and considering the price, maybe I'll get these for my road bike if my Ultegras ever die.

Reviewed 3/6/2022
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Just what i needed
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

my old shimano cleats kept popping out on climbs. So far these are doing the job, plus i feel the power distribution is better and more effective

Reviewed 10/19/2021
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A quality component from Shimano at a budget price
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by cg
Cycling Enthusiast
Asheville NC
10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.

The pedal is marketed towards 'amateur cyclist'. This is a bit misleading. The design, construction and weight (315gpair) are almost identical an older model Ultegra, which these were bought to replace. Recommended. Put the money saved towards a good pair of cycling shoes.

Reviewed 6/23/2020
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Overall, a good value
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Central PA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Use it on my daily ride. They work fine.

Reviewed 5/8/2020
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Good pedal
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by Quin
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I have about 1k miles on pedals and no problems. The yellow cleats i did not like as much, found it hard to release from pedal. The blue cleats work better for me but had to buy separately.

Reviewed 1/21/2022
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Work as expected
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Colorado Frontrange Foothills
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

They do the job. I want all my (and my family's) bikes to use the same system so the pedals are a low cost way for converting old and cheaper bikes.

Reviewed 3/16/2015
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First time with these type of pedals
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by mpirog
Cycling Enthusiast
Devine, TX
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

As with the shoes this is the first time I have used this type of pedal. At times I have issues trying to clip in but I think I'm just overthinking the process and I know after a few more rides clipping in will become more natural.

Once clipped in the pedals keep me locked in with just enough float to keep up a steady cadence. I will keep this setup for a year or so and then look into upgrading.

Reviewed 8/23/2019
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Excellent Pedals
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by Don Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Atlanta
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Got these to take to France to use on another bike. I use another set of the same pedals on the bike I own. They are tough, light, and easily installed. Good product!

Reviewed 8/15/2019
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Truly a bargain in clipless pedals
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by DR Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Bayfield, CO
Review for Shimano PD-R540 SPD-SL Pedals
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I often recommended this pedal to new riders, it has an easy to enter platform. It is a great value, even better on sale with typical Shimano quality.

Reviewed 5/25/2018
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