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SPD Pedal for Off Road Racers
The PD-M540 is a reliable and lightweight SPD pedal for serious XC and CX racers. Weighing just 352 grams per pair, the PD-M540 is excellent at shedding mud and debris. That means reliable engagement and release, no matter the conditions. A strong chrome-molly spindle and sealed bearings make this a durable and low-maintenance performer.
Reliable Engagement and Release
The PD-M540 is made for riders who don’t shy away from inclement conditions. Its open binding mechanism allows mud and debris to be pushed out when you step into the pedal. Its superior mud-shedding design means reliable clipping in and out in all conditions.
High Value Racing Pedigree
The PD-M540 is a lightweight race pedal, weighing just 352 grams per pair. Coupled with its strong chrome-molly spindle and sealed bearings cartridge axle, the PD-M540 is all about durable high performance at an affordable cost.
FEATURES
Open binding design
Excellent at shedding mud and debris for reliable performance in all conditions
Sealed Bearings
Sealed bearing cartridge axle for durability and low-maintenance
Chrome-Molly Spindle
For strength and durability
Adjustable Tension Settings
Customize how easy or hard it is to clip in and out of the pedal
Justin
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2024
I ordered the black pedals but the silver ones were delivered. This was going to be a Christmas gift for my son but once I opened the package it fell apart in my hands.
William L. Otterbein
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
Well designed.
Static Clang
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
These are great petals. I absolutely love them. I spent a fortune on MagPed Magnetic petals and I wish I would have tried these first
Jeff VanDenHeuvel
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2024
The standard in clipless pedals
Jamie Hastings
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2023
Work as they should, good price
Torin McFarland
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022
I got these pedals for my gravel bike. Prior to these, I had the 8120 (caged clipless pedals), but decided to switch those to my commuter. These 540s have served me super well so far, with multiple big rides on their odometer, mostly gravel and road. They haven't taken any serious pedalstrikes, nor hopefully will they. But they were super easy to install and set-up (just need an allen key, and adjust both sides of each pedal), and they work like a charm. I can't wait to use these for a very long time
Mark
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2019
Love these pedals perform flawlessly.
WC BOYT..
Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2019
Nothing but high expectations and fulfilment when it comes to Shimano . A quality pedal that will out last most other brands .
J Powell
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2015
I've used Look, Speedplay, and Shimano clipless pedals, and for semi-urban use I've found Shimano to be the best choice, and the PD-M540 gives about the best bang-for-the-buck you're gonna get.I might consider Look for touring where clipping in and out is done rarely because it gives a broader platform than Shimano. But for urban and semi-urban use, Shimano is much easier to get into and out of than Look. Speedplay might be the easiest of the bunch to get into and out of, but they're also the worst to walk on due to the clip mechanism being on the shoe rather than the crank.So...the Shimano lets you clip in from both sides of the pedal, it lets you use a simple cleat that can be COMPLETELY recessed into shoes like those made by DZR, they permit a comfortable amount of float, the amount of clip-in tension can be fully adjusted, and they're tolerant of dirt and grit. Overall, a great and cost-effective pedal.For those who have a problem clipping into and out of these PD-M540, you might consider Shimano's multi-release cleats, the SM-SH56. Some people swear by these, others find that they release too easily. I personally use the multi-release cleats and have never had a problem. I think a big part of whether these work well or not comes down to the user's stride -- if you don't pull up at an angle, the multi-release should be rock solid.
MisterK
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2013
I'm not a high end cyclist, my road bike is still an old 94 or 95 model Diamond Back Expert TG (which was a mid range road bike at the time). I wanted to get a clipless set for it, since I've started doing triathlons and had ridden my brothers clipless cycles before. I paired it up with ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ARP5UE/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_27 ) which were on sale at the time and I've been very happy. These pedals seem to always be on sale in the $40 - $60 range on Amazon and are well worth that price.These are well made, being dual sided and having the adjustable tension is great (though you do need to make 4 adjustments since each side adjust independently) and made the transition that much smoother for me.Another nice feature is that this clip design has quite a few shoe options, including off roading style shoes that have fully recessed cleats so that you can wear them like normal shoes (I went with a low end road shoe). These also have enough surface area that if you have them on say a hybrid and are just wanting to hit the store quick that you can ride just fine in normal shoes.For a serious cyclist you already probably know way more than I do about them and will want something lighter than these, but for someone who rides for exercise/fun/the occasional race they are a great deal. If you've never used clipless and you do any moderate amount of riding you should try them, it makes power generation and riding so much more fluid.
DisBeNips
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2012
Just got back into mountain biking ... my last bike had clips and straps, so that should give you an idea of how long ago that was! I've had clipless on my road bike for years, so I'm not new to clipless pedals, but this is my first time using the SPD system, or any clipless system offroad. The bike I bought came with PD-M324 pedals ... so they only clipped on one side. I knew I was old and tired and rusty, but I thought I was struggling a lot harder than I needed to be to get clipped back in, especially on technical sections. The 324s would also get mud packed into them, although admittedly never enough to keep me from clipping in.I upgraded to 540s based on reviews ... I was looking at the 520s but som many people said spend the extra money and get the better pedal. I was sold on the fact that this is overall a smaller pedal, which I figured would be easier to clip in to. I love these pedals! Like night and day! I can honestly say there was an immediate improvement from the first ride. They clip in and release easily (I haven't adjusted the tension or switched to single release cleats yet) and there is no mud build up at all ... none. The open design works as it should.I'm waiting for my skills and physical ability to catch up with what the bike can do, so I wasn't worried about saving every gram I could. I just needed a solid, proven pedal that I could get in and out of quickly, and this does a perfect job! Great pedal for the price!
It's Me
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010
What can I say about these you probably haven't already read? Probably not a lot. They are essentially the same mechanism as the XTR and XT pedals but weigh a bit more (as if the parts on the heavy side of the manufacturing tolerances are used at this level). The finishing on them is not great but functionality is not not effected at all. They have two sealed bearings races(part of the reason for the extra weight over some other pedals) and are essentailly bullet proof- requiring very little upkeep/servicing.I have yet to have a functional issue with these. The few times I have ridden in muddy conditions I did not have a problem clipping in or out. I recommend these with a four star rating instead of five due to the finishing and weight. Otherwise, functionality is excellent. I use these on a single speed, where weight isn't much of an issue and would recommend them for those trying clipless for the first time or where the absolute lightest weight is not an issue. Even so, these weigh only a few ounces more than the higher dollar stable mates, making these the bargin pedal from Shimano.
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