Product Description

The Shimano PD-R540 Pedal is constructed of a chromoly spindle and a resin body.

Product Details

• Size: One Size
• Color: One Color
• Brand: Shimano
• Model: 131141

Features

• Premium road racing pedals with extra-wide pedal platform
• Integrates shoe and pedal to more efficiently transfer power to bike
• Low-profile cleat and binding mechanism creates stable interface
• Quick, easy-to-use entry bindings; sealed-cartridge axle unit
• Adjustable cleat tension; weighs 330 grams (cleats: 70 grams)

Amazon.com Product Description
The ultimate goal of Shimano's SPD-SL pedal technology is to transfer more power from the body directly to the bike. Inspired by a Tour de France legend and realized through the legacy of Shimano Systems Engineering, SPD-SL accomplishes this goal by integrating the shoe and pedal so that they perform as a single ultra-efficient component. This extra-wide, low-profile cleat and binding mechanism creates a highly stable interface with no wasted movement, and no loss to the flex or voids in mismatched shoe/pedal designs. It's also why so many Pro Tour and serious riders use SPD-SL pedals. The PD-R540--which comes in both black and silver--offers such additional features as a low-maintenance sealed-cartridge axle unit; quick, easy-to-use entry bindings; and adjustable cleat tension levels with indicators.

Specifications:

• Pedal system: SPD-SL
• Cartridge spindle: Yes
• Spindle material: Chrome-moly
• Cleat retention indicator: Yes
• Cleat retention adjuster: Yes
• Spindle thread: BC 9/16 inches x 20 TPI
• Pedal body material: Aluminum, painted
• Average weight: 330 grams (cleats: 70 grams)

Customer Reviews

Nice pedal
For the money, I don't think you can do better. Easy in, easy out, really no trouble and just enough float. I like these and the look style is the easiest to learn for those new to clipless. Don't be scared. If you're ready for the switch to clipless this is a good pedal. You won't believe the difference in speed and power from your clips.

Good value road pedals
Good pedals for the money. My first road-specific ones (SPD prior to these). They seem light enough, but then I'm not a weight freak and cannot justify $200 to shave off grams! Very easy to fit onto bike, and setup of the cleats on my shoes did not cause a problem. I tried to loosen the release pressure and found I had a slightly tight allen-screw on one pedal, but not a problem with the right allen-key size. All in all, very pleased with this purchase.
(The pedals came from Niagara Cycle Works, and very pleased with the speed of delivery).

Great Pedal
This was my first clipless pedal. For the price you can't go wrong. Easy to install, and greater pedaling power. However, like other reveiws, if its your first pedal ride local to get used to them.