Shimano PD-RS500 SPD-SL Road Pedal

I have these to replace the stock Peloton pedals. Everything about them is better than the stock pedals.The wider platform makes for a more stable platform. They clip in and out a bit quieter than the originals.And the cleat options help tailor the feel to the rider.The default yellow 6° float was a bit too loose for me so I grabbed the blue 2° cleats and they are much better for me.

Replaced old Christophe clip in pedal system; this system worked great for commuting. The new Shimano PD-RS500 SPD-SL Pedal system will be for faster pace workouts. I want to keep my knees from straining, hence the 6 Deg of play will aid in fatigue. I get a significant more efficient stroke; almost effortless. I do have to deal with the cycling shoes for walking. Each time I get off and on the bicycle, position is perfect. I avoided more Shimano expensive pedals; minus 3.0 ounces for $280 is a bit too much for my 170lb frame, 19lb bicycle, wallet. Build is aircraft aluminum and high strength steel shaft; off-brands use ??? Clipping in and out is almost effortless. Cleats can be set to less than 6 Deg release if heel is moved inward. I do ride more comfortably with my ball of my foot close to the center of the cleat.

Great pedals, what else can you say? Shimano quality. They're working great on my Zwift Ride setup. Recommend

Overall product works great and as intended but doesn’t seem completely new.Like always I checked who the seller was because it seemed like it was a lil sketchy, luckily this time it paid off as they directly didn’t come from supplier or Amazon. I doubt product is new because of how it was shipped to me. Amazon envelope seemed undamaged while this arrived beat up upon opening. Also you can see in the pictures it looks like pedals were already greased up and previously attempted to be installed. My assumption is they were a return from someone else with no use and shipped to me in original packaging. No worries for me because now it takes me not having to lubricate the pedals. Directly installed to my bike with ease and clipped into my cycle cleats no problem. So I can’t complain because they seem basically new just a return from someone else. Hence the 4 starts not 5 for labeling them “New” I don’t mind though.

I ride multiple bikes and am always looking to add another into the garage. Triathlon, road, MTB, fat. One thing I keep common across the bikes are pedals. I have Shimano shoes, I use Shimano SPD-SL cleats, I need pedals to match. These are going on a fat bike that currently has platform pedals, so not worried about weight. Yes, I am putting SPD-SL road cleat pedals on an off-road bike; totally violating all bike norms but I already have the shoes. As this thing is a fat bike, weight becomes secondary. I pay less, I get 100-grams more; yes my tri-bike has Dura Ace where grams and performance matters. Here I want clip-in/clip-out using the same supporting equipment I already have.I still get Shimano quality. These even came with a brand-new set of yellow cleats; bargain. Pay more, get less weight. Pay less, you don’t get Shimano.

Needed some new pedals for the Peloton and decided to give these a shot. MY GOODNESS. These made a massive difference. Riding feels so much smoother, quieter, and just a better overall experience. It comes with the right clips and screws. Assembly was effortless and I was able to tighten them down without needing my husband’s man hands. I have been using them for about six months and I’m a lifer now.

I just got an indoor Schwinn IC4, and I wanted to be able to use the same SPD-SL shoes and cleats indoors that I use on my outdoor road bike (which has Shimano 105 pedals). I figured since weight isn't an issue on an indoor bike, these would be a good choice for the money. They installed easily, they are easy to clip in/out, and they're quiet and comfortable. Since they're not being used on an outdoor bike and taking any punishment, I expect them to last for many, many years.

I have been using the pedals for a few weeks now and have been enjoying them. This is my first time using clippers pedals and have found them to be pretty easy for the most part. It takes some getting used to the first few rides.They do come with cleats for the bottom of your cycling shoes so those do not need to be bought separately.