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Shimano M520 Reviews

Shimano M520
Shimano

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Avg Rating: 29 gear reviews
Tags: clipless, best of 2010
68 members own this 3 members want this
 
Description: (from shimano.com)
Open design pedal in economical price
The open binding mechanism is designed to better shed mud
Low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle
Colors: Black and Silver

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Reviews



reviewed by ajmichal   on September 15, 2011
 
Pros
Easy install, but same for any pedal. Easy to clip in. Has small platform for just moving the bike without correct shoes.
 
Cons
A little rust after a few years of use.
 
Review
First set of clipless pedals. Easy to adjust to low tension and dial in as improve/become more comfortable with them.
 


reviewed by fallenover   on September 5, 2011
 
Pros
Inexpensive yet work like everyone has said. This is my first style pedal like this and they seem to meet my expectations.
 
Cons
Little rust on mine from the water.
 
Review
Would recommend
 


reviewed by meanmejia   on August 11, 2011
 
Pros
Easy to install, easy to adjust, take a beating.
 
Cons
Nothing yet. Rock solid.
 
Review
Bought them for $35 online. Can't beat them for the price. Work in the sand, mud, and anything else you can think of.
 


reviewed by Smathews   on July 24, 2011
 
Pros
inexpensive ,simple adjustment for tension ,basic, easy to clean , light enough for me.
 
Cons
none
 
Review
I bought these as my first pedals for my Ex8 with the idea I would soon upgrade to a "better" set . I'm not going to fix something that isn't broken . These are my first clipless pedals and I have no reason not to keep them .
 


reviewed by A_Mad_Poodle   on July 13, 2011
 
Pros
Inexpensive, durable, easy adjustment, longevity, stays clipped in well but releases easily when you need to.
 
Cons
If you care about a few grams, then weight but those little savings really only help street bikes.
 
Review
Great pedals for beginners-advanced riders!
 


reviewed by Johneblz   on May 2, 2011
 
Pros
Inexpensive. Work Great. Easy to get used to. Adjustable.
 
Cons
None
 
Review
Installed without a problem. No need to adjust. Snap in and out without a problem.
 


reviewed by dubinjs   on November 30, 2010
 
Pros
cheap yet durable and easy to set up and adjust
 
Cons
weight
 
Review
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.
 


reviewed by dubinjs   on November 30, 2010
 
Pros
cheap yet durable and easy to set up and adjust
 
Cons
weight
 
Review
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.
 


reviewed by dauw   on November 29, 2010
 
Pros
Cheap, good performing pedal that is easy to get used to.
 
Cons
Heavy, and bushing wear too fast on the spindle.
 
Review
Good entry-level and back-up pedals.
 


reviewed by Luli79   on September 28, 2010
 
Pros
Price, setup, longevity, they stay clipped when you want and release easliy when you need them to.
 
Cons
Obviously not as high end as the XTs or XTRs, but they work.
 
Review
These are the pedal for the budget minded rider that runs clipless. These are Shimano's workhorse pedals. They does as their intended, not fancy or flashy, but get the job done.
 


reviewed by Flynfsh   on June 3, 2010
 
Pros
adjustable, cheap, work great, great beginner pedals
 
Cons
nothing, really (if you need lighter pedals than these you are probably going to get something more expensive anyway)
 
Review
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)
 


reviewed by scout_about   on January 14, 2010
 
Pros
Inexpensive, durable, easy to use. Great for beginners and more experienced riders.
 
Cons
None
 
Review
For the money I think these are the best pedals on the market. I agree with others that they are great because you can beat them up and not worry about having spent a lot of money on them. Very easy to adjust and clip into them.
 


reviewed by mtbgreg1   on November 12, 2009
 
Pros
just plain works
 
Review
Shimano makes a solid spd pedal, and these are no exception!
 


reviewed by eastwood   on September 24, 2009
 
Pros
Great durability, easily adjustable. Great starter clipless pedals
 
Cons
I'm loving them, but I guess they are a bit on the heavier side
 
Review
Great first pedals. Adjust to your comfort level for clipping in and out. Easy to jump right into, takes a beating and keeps on going.
 


reviewed by GoldenGoose   on May 16, 2009
 
Pros
Sturdy. Cheap. Somewhat adjustable. Rebuildable. Very positive clip-in "feel".
 
Cons
Heavy. Easily jammed in mud. Clip in/out not as smooth as egg beaters.
 
Review
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.
 


reviewed by Devin_P   on April 2, 2009
 
Pros
Low cost, easy to use, durable
 
Cons
none
 
Review
I would recommend these to anyone that is just getting into clipless pedals. They are easy, efficient, and good quality.
 


reviewed by element22   on December 20, 2008
 
Pros
Great pedal for first time clipless users
 
Cons
Weight....Crankbrothers do it with less weight
 
Review
A good pedal for those who want clipless...Shimano's work horse pedal that can take a beating.
 


reviewed by DragonRail   on October 20, 2008
 
Pros
Great pedal and great price. I tried other pedals but these are by far the easiest to use. Un-less you are looking to drop weight, these are the great
 
Cons
none
 
Review
I recommend these for anyone
 


reviewed by bstill30   on August 10, 2008
 
Pros
These pedels are like butter. Great Shimano product and a price you can't beat.
 
Cons
None.
 
Review
Unless you are a complete racer, I would recommend these to anyone who wants a tough pedel that will always work.
 


reviewed by Shmoo   on April 5, 2008
 
Pros
As most stated, cheap, easy to use, great for beginners.
 
Cons
None
 
Review
I did a lot of reading before getting my first set of clipless, and these by far got the best reviews on most mtb sites.
 


reviewed by Sweetlife   on October 8, 2007
 
Pros
Shimano quality
 
Cons
Could be a little better in a mud situation, although light years ahead of the old 747`s I started out with.
 
Review
This pedal is a workhorse, you don`t get the "bling" factor with them, but who cares.
 


reviewed by timd   on October 4, 2007
 
Pros
Affordable, durable, easy in and out
 
Cons
heavy
 
Review
I would recommend these pedals to anyone who is learning the clipless way. When they are set to their minimum setting exiting the pedal is a breeze.
 


reviewed by krystyly   on September 5, 2007
 
Pros
Excellent starters for first time clipless riders. Super easy release (I needed that!!) Great price!!
 
Cons
A bit heavy
 


reviewed by Sprocket78   on July 4, 2007
 
Cons
None
 
Review
Really nice pedals. I would recommend them to everyone.
 


reviewed by mscaldas   on May 4, 2007
 
Pros
Great price; easy to clip/un-clip; easy to tight/untight
 
Cons
a little bit on the heavy side
 
Review
first time going clipless. It should be against the law to ride a MTB without clipping. Loved the experience.
 


reviewed by Soccerfreek   on April 13, 2007
 
Pros
Cheap, easy adjustment, tension control, tough
 
Cons
None
 
Review
These were the first set of clipless pedals I'd bought and I love them. They are easy to get in and out of and they stay clean very well. Great for first time clipless users. One of the best upgrades to my bike so far! I recommend them to anyone who's looking to go clipless.
 


reviewed by Rebus   on April 11, 2007
 
Pros
Price, ease of use, works as designed, reliable, bullet-proof
 
Cons
They look low-end
 
Review
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.
 


reviewed by KenfromCali   on April 10, 2007
 
Pros
It's a no-frills pedal that performs as advertised. The adjustments were easy to make for the right hold. The price was right too.
 
Cons
I wasn't able to comfortably ride to the local trail without clipping in.
 
Review
THis is a great pedal if you want to give a clipless pedal a try. They are durable and easily adjustable. They will not break the bank for the first set either. I know it's a biking feaux pas to not like clipless pedals, but I don't.
 


reviewed by mudhunny   on March 21, 2007
 
Pros
affordable, ease of use
 
Cons
n/a
 
Review
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.
 

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