Shimano M520 Reviews

Easy install, but same for any pedal. Easy to clip in. Has small platform for just moving the bike without correct shoes.

A little rust after a few years of use.

First set of clipless pedals. Easy to adjust to low tension and dial in as improve/become more comfortable with them.

Easy to install, easy to adjust, take a beating.

Nothing yet. Rock solid.

Bought them for $35 online. Can't beat them for the price. Work in the sand, mud, and anything else you can think of.

Inexpensive, durable, easy adjustment, longevity, stays clipped in well but releases easily when you need to.

If you care about a few grams, then weight but those little savings really only help street bikes.

Great pedals for beginners-advanced riders!

cheap yet durable and easy to set up and adjust

weight

I am an avid rider and use these. have them on both my Klien and my Diamondback. They pair on the Klien have got me through 6 years of riding and dtill continue to perform well. They are a little heavier than the higher ended models, but i cant tell.

Cheap, good performing pedal that is easy to get used to.

Heavy, and bushing wear too fast on the spindle.

Good entry-level and back-up pedals.

adjustable, cheap, work great, great beginner pedals

nothing, really (if you need lighter pedals than these you are probably going to get something more expensive anyway)

these are my first (and only) clipless pedals. the adjustable release is awesome - especially if you are just learning to ride clipless pedals. i also bought the removable plastic spd platform things in case i want to ride my bike with normal shoes (not on the trails - the plastic bends too much - but just to get around)

just plain works

Shimano makes a solid spd pedal, and these are no exception!

Sturdy. Cheap. Somewhat adjustable. Rebuildable. Very positive clip-in "feel".

Heavy. Easily jammed in mud. Clip in/out not as smooth as egg beaters.

Great pedal for value seekers or people looking to get into clipless pedals for the first time. Personal preference is the Egg Beater SL for weight and the engagement/disengagement. Much more sturdy against rock strikes than the Egg Beaters.

Great pedal for first time clipless users

Weight....Crankbrothers do it with less weight

A good pedal for those who want clipless...Shimano's work horse pedal that can take a beating.

These pedels are like butter. Great Shimano product and a price you can't beat.

None.

Unless you are a complete racer, I would recommend these to anyone who wants a tough pedel that will always work.

Shimano quality

Could be a little better in a mud situation, although light years ahead of the old 747`s I started out with.

This pedal is a workhorse, you don`t get the "bling" factor with them, but who cares.

Excellent starters for first time clipless riders. Super easy release (I needed that!!) Great price!!

A bit heavy

Great price; easy to clip/un-clip; easy to tight/untight

a little bit on the heavy side

first time going clipless. It should be against the law to ride a MTB without clipping. Loved the experience.

Price, ease of use, works as designed, reliable, bullet-proof

They look low-end

The were the second set of SPD pedals I bought, and now they are on their 3rd bike. They are durable, reliable, and adjustable. They shed mud well and are easy to clean. I've never had a clip-in or -out problem with these pedals. The perfect pedal for beginners or experienced riders on a budget. The SPD design is still one of the best and simplest to use.

affordable, ease of use

n/a

good basic no frills pedals. slim enough design to be used on a road bike. robust entry level pedal, can bang it up on the trails without worrying about how much you spent on them.