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Shimano M540 Reviews

Description: (from shimano.com)
Mud Shedding Compact Open Design
Easy Step-in and Step-out
Lightweight Compact Design
352g (pair)
High performance racing pedal as PD-M959 in affordable price.
The open binding mechanism is designed to better shed mud.
Strong and durable chrome-moly spindle with 8mm Allen key.
Low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle.

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by joeyjoejoe   on April 4, 2009   Pros Reliable, inexpensive, don't have to think about them. Easy to clip in, even when packed with mud or ice. Cons None Verdict I have used these pedals on my past two bikes and will continue. Solid, reliable pedals. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by skibum   on August 31, 2008   Pros This is the epitome of a standard quality/standard price procuct. Nothing fancy or bling, just solid performance in most conditions. Long-lasting and trouble-free. Cons Heavier than most clipless. Retains mud. Verdict These came with my first bike. When I bought my next bike, I upgraded. After going through a few pedals, all of which seemed to have some annoying idiosyncrasies, I eventually came back to these un-sexy, but dependable old standbys. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by croscoe   on August 20, 2007   Pros Tuff! Adjustable spring tension, Ease of use. Cons None. Verdict I really like these pedals. I have mine on the minimum setting, so I can dab a foot if needed. This is the only clipless pedal I've used. No complaints here. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by prophet   on April 21, 2007   Pros Easy in, easy out... Cons They are difficult to clean, back in by the spring. Verdict They are a very hardy and reliable pedal. The platform is large enough to allow a rider to keep pedaling. even with a failed attempted clip-in. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Jeepmb   on April 13, 2007   Pros Very Durable Mud resistant lots of adjustability Cons Design, odd shape... NONE Verdict Great for Experienced Riders cause they can tune it right to the mark of what they want. Works with the many shimano parts. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders reviewed by trek7k   on March 21, 2007   Pros Simple design, rugged, great at shedding mud. Cons A bit boring, especially compared to the Crank Bros stuff. Verdict These are solid pedals and they continue to hold up well after virtually zero maintenance over the past 3 years. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders