ShimanoPD-A600 SPD Pedals(Return to Product Page)

If you prefer SPD cleats but you're looking for a wider platform in an SPD pedal for more comfort and foot support on longer rides, this is an excellent alternative. They are considerably lighter weight than Shimano's double-sided MTB pedals and they are as durable and reliable, making them an excellent choice for road biking and touring. Some riders may find the single-sided pedal less compatible for stop-and-go street riding, but I find them as easy to use on busy streets as on open roads - experienced SPD pedal users will have no difficulty flipping the pedal to the cleat side in one smooth motion and clipping in. They shed mud and debris as well as any MTB pedal. After 15,000 miles these pedals are considerably scraped up but no worse for the wear and tear, still performing as flawlessly as ever.

I like SPD so I can walk in the shoes and not slip on my rear.

These pedals are longer than most MTB pedal, which seems to eliminate a hot spot I was getting under my toes.

I liked my mtb spd pedals & shoes so much that I realized I should also put spd pedals on my road bike. I use the same shoes (Sidi mtb) for both mtb & road, now. These pedals are solid performers using a nice platform for sole support. These are one-sided pedals, not dual like my mtb spd pedals.

i normally use SPD-SL cleats for road use but was preparing for a 7-day tour across Iowa, the RAGBRAI. This was my first time to do a ride like this and the friend I was riding with said we would be doing a lot of walking. He recommended SPD pedals with shoes that would be easy to walk in. My wife already uses these pedals with the Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleats which are very easy to get in and out of so I decided to try them. Combined with some cycling sandals, they turned out to be a comfortable alternative that were very functional for the RAGBRAI which featured so many riders that we had to walk thru every town we went thru. I was glad that I changed to these pedals. I plan on using them for a bike and barge tour we are planning on doing this fall.

I prefer MTB shoes on my road bike, these pedals are light weight, look good and work well! What more could one ask for?

Best option to save a little weight and keep the mt. bike shoes.

Not so good for commuters who ride in city traffic with numerous stops at lights and intersections. As noted above you have to turn the pedal over before clipping in. This is a nuisance and a potential hazard for commuters. Otherwise, the pedal is very light, very stable, and it transfers power very well. Ideal for touring.