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Like all good off-road pedals, the mechanism stands proud of the body...it's good to know that this pedal works just as effectively on the road and the double-sided aspect makes it very easy to 'find' entry without needing to look down at your feet.
Best value serious off-road pedal also works well on the tarmac
The 520 gets the latest flatter profile adjustable spring tension body, plus sealed bearings, and all for £30
Shimano invented the the SPD and despite everyone trying to copy or 'improve' it, there's still no more popular way to clip your feet to your bike.
In the market for your first pair of pedals, just to give the clipless thing a try? These are the one's we'd pick.
They're light, work well, and best of all, dirt cheap.
Shimano's origninal SPD system is one against which all similarly designed pedals are judged. The M520 offers exceptional value and performance for the money, and it's a tried and trusted design that works. Its mud shedding design and reliable clip and release mechanism is aimed at mountain bikers. The M520s also make great all-round pedals for tarmac when used with SPD shoes and the release tension can be backed off low or wound up tight for extra security on the road. These pedals last for ages and for £2.99 you can buy the axle removal tool that allows you to get to the bearings for quick and easy servicing. If you're not a fan of clipless pedals then you should consider a pair of M520s because they're very tough wearing and smooth running.
Superb SPD performance for the price, these set the benchmark.
Great value real SPD pedals that benefit from Shimano's trickle-down technology practice, using the design and cleats from the much-loved older and dearer 959 pedal. Your feet will clip in and out with the standard reliable Shimano clack, there's a wee bit of sticky release trouble when things get dry, gritty or claggy, and you have to get stompy on the pedal when riding in stupid-thick mud, but the open design of the cleat interface lets your standard issue gloop through without any bother.
Great value SPDs, a little heavy, but feel under foot isn't noticeable
this basic model may lack the Teflon-like coating, but entry and exit from this latest design is without doubt one of the most reliable and confidence inspiring on the market. The snap of the guts when clipping in can be disconcerting to a new rider, but the bark is worse than the bite. As soon as you reach the edges of the 5° foat window, the release is quick and efficient. Bearing quality is not as high as more expensive pedals, but that's the case for most budget pedals. Neither are they super-light nor super-stiff.
What they offer is a perfect compromise: reliability and perfect performance at a great price. What more do you want from a product? Add to this the ubiquitous availability of cleats and it becomes difficult to recommend - a sure favourite in the mbr office.
While the entirely user serviceable bearing system has largely remained unchanged for two decades this second generation SPD also has the benefits of improved mud clearance and the cleats are compatible with most non-race shoes and indeed many hard-soled racing shoes that have cleat holes spaced 14mm apart.
Better mud clearence than before. Ideal for road users too.