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17-08.-2005, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Shimano Pedals
I'm looking at buying some Shimano Pedals off of my buddy...they are the PD M515's. I have a few questions, however. I'm probably going to buy a road bike off of him as well. That bike has the PD M505 pedals. Can I use the same cleats for both pedals. Also, I was looking into the PD 520's as well. Is there much of a difference between the 515's and the 520's? I'm sorry, I'm new to the clipless thing, trying to get over my stubborness and finally convert. Thanks for any help!
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17-08.-2005, 05:42 PM
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Location: Perth, Australia
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Re: Shimano Pedals
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From what I can remember of the older model Shimano pedals, is that they had a centreplate on the pedal (you can see this centreplate on present models M545 and M424). The 520 is an excellent pedal, probably the best 'bang for the buck' pedal out there at the moment. It will be better than the 515's, not only because they are new, but because they lack the centreplate, which allows the pedal to clear mud much easier. You may not think there is much of a difference, but it is very noticeable as I have 540's on the Specialized, and old 535's on the Surly, and I certainly can tell during a muddy race. I have no idea what the 505's look like, but as long as the binding mechanism looks similar then it should be no problem. If not, just as the LBS. HTH
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18-08.-2005, 01:17 AM
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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
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Re: Shimano Pedals
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I have 520's on my MTB and I love them...I got them on Nashbar.com during a sale and I believe I paid $50. As SUM MALE said they are the best bang for your buck and are definately great beginner pedals. Spend the few extra dollars and get the 520's
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