Shimano M540 Pedals

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Top Features:

  • Low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle
  • Cleat tension adjustment
  • Cleat Type: 2-bolt cleat
  • Weight: 352g (pair)

Product Data

  • Commuter: Yes
  • Touring: Yes
  • MTB: Yes

Description

Using the same design and pedal-cleat mechanism from the M959 model, this efficient and dynamic pedal provides excellent mud repelling all year round.

Returns

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Magazine Reviews

Review from What MTB

What does your extra tenner get you over the Shimano M520s? Well, they're a wee bit lighter and everything just feels a bit better quality out of the box, and there are no spanner flats on the cro-mo spindles so they tighten onto the crank with an allen key out back, looking neater as a result. Apart from that, it's more or less the same pedal, the same gappy mud-friendlier design, the same Shimano float and release feel. You either do or you don't really.

In conclusion...

Affordable, tidy looking, and reassuringly durable

Rating: 8/10

Review from Singletrack

Almost identical to the XT pedal but made slightly cheaper due to lower quality bearings and hence a few grams heavier. But even that extra few (four!) grams does push this pedal to the top of the weight list for non-platformed pedals. But for the chunkiness you do get the same super-quick engagement and lovely positive release as the XT, just in a reversed colour scheme.

In conclusion...

A beefy pedal but for the money it works briliantly and indistinguishable from the XT.

Customer Reviews

Shimano M540 Pedals is rated 4.7 out of 5 by 384.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality SPD pedal I've been using M540's for decades due to them being a brilliant combination of quality & price.
Date published: 2020-11-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Worth the extra cost. Arguably nicer looking than the M520 & seem to be better quality. Will be sticking with these from now on.
Date published: 2020-10-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product These feel really solid. I guess some might think them too heavy, but for a generally keen road cyclist these are great. I went for these to keep the same clear fitting for the shoes I already own. I could justify buying another pair of shoes. Well not just yet.
Date published: 2020-09-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What's to say! Quite simple, great quality, robust and looks good. A little heavy but at this price your buying for durability and functionality.
Date published: 2020-08-06
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Q & A

Cleats

Do these perticular pedals come with cleats or do you have to buy them seperate???. Many thanks.
Asked by: Craigbloke
Hi, yes they come complete with a set of cleats. Cheers, Matt
Answered by: Matt3918
Date published: 2016-04-04

Whats the difference between these and the M520 Spuds?

Apart from price what is the advantage of buying these pedals over the M520 pedals please?
Asked by: chrisdb
The M540 pedals are lighter and have a simplified built quality making them lighter and more reliable. They both use sealed bearings and Chromoly axles so the difference is small but noticable over the life of the pedal.
Answered by: WiggleDean
Date published: 2019-10-27

Do these pedals have reflective strips as required by law (Highway Code rule 60)?

Asked by: ChristoC
No they will not fit and they are only required to have reflectors on them if they are sold with a new bike not after market.
Answered by: Henryr
Date published: 2019-11-03

Clipping out.

Sorry if this has been asked, but are you able with these pedals to release your foot from an direction? The ones I currently have you have to twist your heel in towards the bike and would like to be able to release my foot easier.
Asked by: sllaw97
You should be able to twist your heel out from the bike to dis-engage also, adjust clip tension as per instructions and keep pedal clean/oiled after mucky rides.
Answered by: Gybemon
Date published: 2014-03-21

What else do I need?

I have these pedals on my Marin Mount Vision and am looking at the shimano Mt60's shoe. As a complete newbie to clipless pedals- what else do I need? Cleats or will these come with the shoe?
Asked by: Macca68
These pedals come with Shimano SH51 black cleats when you buy them new. You will need either SH51 for single release (foot twists outward) or SH56 for multi release (foot twists outward, inward or heel lifts up).
Answered by: UrbanAchiever
Date published: 2013-10-23

ARE SHIMANO R064 SHOES COMPATIABLE WITH THESE PEDALS?

Asked by: WILSON123
I can confirm that as the Shimano R064 road cycke shoes have the mounts for both three and two bolt cleats you will be able to use these pedals. I hope this helps.
Answered by: wigglegrant
Date published: 2013-10-23

What colour are these SPD's? Are they silver as in the photo?

Asked by: JakeSmtb
Yes
Answered by: UrbanAchiever
Date published: 2013-10-23

Are these pedals compatible with dhb M1 MTB Shoes. Would I need anything else?

Asked by: xxx1
Yes they are, I wear similar MTB shoes and I have these pedals on my road bike, and there's no problem at all :)
Answered by: MendipMBR
Date published: 2013-10-23

Do these pedals come with covers

Do these pedals come with covers like the 520's to allow you to use themn as flat pedals
Asked by: easymeat
No they don't. They are as seen in the picture.
Answered by: Roadie1976
Date published: 2013-10-23

Can you use SH-56 cleats with these pedals?

Asked by: rd82
Yes you can. All standard Shimano SPD's like M520, M530 M540, M424, A520, etc., are compatible.
Answered by: Roadie1976
Date published: 2013-10-23
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