Shimano PD-M540 SPD MTB Pedals
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	Brand	Shimano
	Color	Silver
	Type	Sports
	Release Date	2010-02-19
	List Price	$89.99
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Features
The open binding mechanism is intended to better shed mud. Strong and durable chrome-moly spindle together with 8mm Allen key. Simple Step-in and Step-out Low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle.
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Description
Based on M959 pedal design (replaces PD-M536 model). Dual-sided clipless engagement bindings . Adjustable cleat tension together with indicator (uses SH51/SH56 cleats). Open design clears mud/debris for consistent clip-in action. Alloy axle locknut together with 8mm broach for installation/removal. Alloy sleeved sealed ball bearing design.
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Customer Reviews
Shimano PD-M540   2010-06-15
By CxAgent (Texas)
Decent pedal at reasonable price. I'm 230 pounds so I don't use the light weight stuff. This model pedal has held up well for me in the past so I replaced my old set with the same model. Typically the "fail" when they are so corroded that I can't adjust the tension and/or clip in/out. Then it time for new pedals.
Great pedals   2010-05-21
By Funkster (Santa Clara, CA United States)
Simply put these are great pedals. I'm using these with SH-51 cleats. Attaching to the bike was very simple and they were pretty much adjusted perfectly right out of the box. Click-in is easy to find, click-out is a cinch. Highly recommend!
Shimano PD-M540 SPD MTB Pedals   2010-05-18
By Rob Ski (North Jersey)
I purchased these as well as a pair of PD-M970's for an other bike. I wanted the same cleat so I bought both and wish I just got two pairs of the M540's... There isn't any noticeable difference in the two besides the Xtr's are a bit nicer looking and maybe a couple grams lighter. The 540's are still pretty light and work great. There is plenty of movement in them without releasing. They are easy to clip in and out of. Highly recommend them.
Great Pedals!!!   2010-04-15
By monicae (Sacramento, CA USA)
I recently upgraded to the PD-M540 from the PD-M520. Significant improvement (this is not to say that the PD-M520 is a bad item- -it isn't). I use these on my road bike. In my opinion the SPD clip are easier to get into and out of than the Look-style road pedals. The SPD clips are the same as what you would use at the gym in spin class (also, you can walk for miles in the bike shoes that accomodate SPD clips). This is a two sided pedal with an adjustable clip mechanism so that you can make it as easy or difficult to unclip as your riding ability. These are fairly light weight and are a good looking pedal on the bike. They are much smaller and lighter than the 520s and as such they feel a little less clunky when you clip in. The ability to clip into the pedal yields dividends in terms of power and speed on the bike. It also makes the rider more efficient because you are using the the momemtum of up motion of your legs as well as the down. These pedals do not compromise performance and the price is very good. I strongly recommend these pedals to enhance your cycling experience. If you are considering the 520s, a word of advice: these are a significantly better pedal and value for your money.
Great value, great pedals   2010-03-24
By Mark (Alexandria, VA, USA)
My "speed" pedals definitely make me go faster. They take some getting used to if you've never used clipless pedals before (like me), but they're great, especially going uphill. There are two cons to consider. First, it takes a very large allen key to install them. My standard 15mm and 9/16in pedal wrench wouldn't do it and neither would my regular allen keys in my toolbox. I had to buy a larger set of allen keys from Home Depot, though they didn't cost much ($7). Second, the tension screws were impossibly tight. Good thing I bough the new allen keys with the longer handles, and thus greater torque. You typically don't need to adjust the tension anyway, but it's good to have the capability. That said, these are relatively minor issues. This is a great value for money and worth every penny.