Iwan Kemp Posted May 15, 2015 Share First released in 1990, Shimano's SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) have become the go-to pedal of choice for most riders. Whether first starting out or experienced rider. Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenReaper Posted May 15, 2015 Share I have the bottom of the heap SPD's,the M505,the cheapest and heaviest of the bunch,but they are bullet proof.They tend to get a bit clogged up in muddy conditions,but other than that they have performed flawlesly over the 14months I have been using them. slickjay007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2015 Share Yep , the Shimano range SPDs do the job and do it well - they last.We all have and oooold set that still works and in the garage/wprkshop somewhere;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted May 15, 2015 Share Nice review, Iwan. Have the PD-M520's and they are bomb-proof. Just won't die, no matter the abuse I put them through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 15, 2015 Share I bent a set of the pdm-530's I require a new shaft for them. Anyone know if this is possible? arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted May 15, 2015 Share Nice review, Iwan. Have the PD-M520's and they are bomb-proof. Just won't die, no matter the abuse I put them through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted May 15, 2015 Share I love my XT trail pedals. Have 3 sets of these & I can't fault them at all. I use the Shimano Sh-56 multi release cleat & it works amazingly well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 15, 2015 Share I have the basic versions and they are just flipping lekker with the platform. Also been using the basic 520's for many years and thousands of km's and these are still spinning away very happily......Shimano SPD's are just flipping rock solid and extremely reliable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 15, 2015 Share The axle on one of my new XT Trails popped off last weekend. Hoping it's just a case of not being tightened properly at the factory. Otherwise splendid pedals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted May 15, 2015 Share I have 5 pairs on 5 bikes .Road , mtb ,SS .No problems ever .I keep a cleat screw in my shoe as a spare .Take a stud out and replace with a screw Pusher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted May 15, 2015 Share I bent a set of the pdm-530's I require a new shaft for them. Anyone know if this is possible?I don't know how anybody can bend a spd pedal .I weigh a 100 kg and have xt ,s on a SS .If I can't bend them I don't think anybody can .Maybe the lower range are made out of softer steel ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrieTruter Posted May 15, 2015 Share I started out on 520's but wanted something with a bigger contact area between the shoe and the pedal. Tried a different brand for a while till I got myself the XT trails. Won't be changing pedals soon again. Great pedals. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted May 15, 2015 Share I don't know how anybody can bend a spd pedal .I weigh a 100 kg and have xt ,s on a SS .If I can't bend them I don't think anybody can .Maybe the lower range are made out of softer steel ??? I asked the same question, but the one pedal is definitely bent, I've ridden the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 15, 2015 Share I don't know how anybody can bend a spd pedal .I weigh a 100 kg and have xt ,s on a SS .If I can't bend them I don't think anybody can .Maybe the lower range are made out of softer steel ??? Been riding SS for about 8 years or so... bent somewhere in that time and have just continued to ride them. Just bought XT's and would like to replace the shaft on the busted set so I can use them on my other bike... I can bend them... Bent 505's before as well.. EB sl's, 520's... etc... etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerrieTruter Posted May 15, 2015 Share I bent a set of the pdm-530's I require a new shaft for them. Anyone know if this is possible?I'm pretty sure you can get replacement axles for the pedals, or buy a secondhand pair of 520's here and put that axle in. Not sure but I think there is a special tool required to remove the axle from the body. I did watch a video of a 520 rebuild a while ago that can show you the how to do everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted May 15, 2015 Share I love my XT trail pedals. Gives me more confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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