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Shimano PD-M520 Pedal
Product DescriptionShimano's most affordable price point for a dual-sided clipless pedal is the PD-M520. They come with adjustable spring tension to give you full control on the amount of force required to clip in and out. They have a chromoly axle and sealed bearings. The Shimano PD-M520 Pedals come with cleats that are compatible with any mountain bike shoe.
User Reviews 
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CuzinMike
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 23, 2013 Strengths: Smooth, easy clip-in and release, adjustable retention, cheap and bombproof. Weaknesses: Heavy, don't play nice with mud, limited float. Bottom Line:
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Sea Bass Date Reviewed: February 27, 2013 Strengths: Solid pedal, all around. Weaknesses: Possibly a little heavier than the XT, but I wouldn't hesitate to put a pair on a road bike. Bottom Line:
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Dick Avabducj Date Reviewed: February 23, 2013 Strengths: It's pretty much bulletproof. Not much to go wrong here. I saw a review that said the cage had broke. I would have taken that back to the shop and got a replacement. I've been using these pedals now for four years. They are heavy. Part of the weight however is they click in on both sides. They are really easy to use. It's pretty much step and click. Once you get the springs adjusted for all side, it's foolproof. I use them on my road bike and my commuter bike. It's a sturdy hard wearing pedal at a very economical price. Weaknesses: It is a little heave. But maybe you could lose a few pounds. Bottom Line: 
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mechfishy
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: August 3, 2012 Strengths: Easy to clip in and out. Spin smooth Weaknesses: Compared to XTR are junk. Poor seal design. Even if the bearing lash is properly adjusted they still have play. Pedal-cleat interface make a bothersome click every rotation if you put more than a minimal effort into pedalling. Inner and outer bearing separation too close together will cause rapid bearing wear and instability. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pavement Duration Product Used: 4 rides Price Paid: $39.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Forte Carve. Bike Setup: 22 lb. hardtail, Trigon rigid fork, full carbon, Taiwan, no-name frame, w/carbon post and handlebars. Radeface Deus cranks 44-32-22. Mavic Crosstrail wheels. Sram 850 11-27 cassette. Shimano IG90 chain. Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. Avid rotors. Shimano XTR M950 rapid fire break/shift levers. Shimano XTR RD-M950 rear derrailleur. Shimano XT mega 9 front derrailleur. WTB Speed V saddle. Carbon fibre bar ends.
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Nor-Cal-Mike
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: June 15, 2012 Strengths: Great pedal for the price. Looks decent enough. Works very well and the adjustable tension is great for first time clipless riders. Weaknesses: Wish the had a better bearing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$40.00 Purchased At: LBS
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nickcarll
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 10, 2012 Strengths: The shimano 520 pedal is a Low cost, bomb proof, easy to get in and out of pedal that will not fail you after being smashed off a rock like some over pedals on the market... Weaknesses: maybe the weight but that's an issue unless your a pretentious gram counting weenie Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fort rock Price Paid: $55.00 Purchased At: Gorham bike and ski Similar Products Used: crank bros candy's time atacs Bike Setup: Stump jumper evo 29 hardtail
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Hempress
a Weekend Warrior
from Traverse City, Michigan, USA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2012 Strengths: inexpensive, good quality, biggish, works well Weaknesses: could be heavy, not the easiest to get on (but then again I don't have the proper tools) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: VASA Singletrack Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Mclains Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: 2008 Specialized Hardrock disk, other than pedals no upgrades
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shenny88
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan Date Reviewed: January 4, 2012 Strengths: inexpensive, strong, not too heavy, spin very well, durable, easy engagement, good adjustability Weaknesses: not the prettiest, not the lightest, paint wears quickly Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pontiac Lake Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: D&D Bikes Berkley Similar Products Used: XT Trail pedals, various platforms Bike Setup: 80% stock 2011 Trance X3
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kevinrod1983
a Racer
from fall river, ma Date Reviewed: December 29, 2011 Strengths: cheap and gets the job done Weaknesses: far cry from the XT version Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: otis and massasoit Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: scottees westport bi
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Holmes
a Weekend Warrior
from Berthoud, CO Date Reviewed: October 31, 2011 Strengths: Cheap, durable, solid engagement, ease of use Weaknesses: Weight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: fleabay Similar Products Used: Crank Brothers Candy's (SL and standard cro-moly axle versions) Bike Setup: Voodoo Canzo 29er, Surly Karate Monkey
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athorman
a Weekend Warrior
from Peoria AZ Date Reviewed: September 19, 2011 Strengths: price, ease of install, adjustability Weaknesses: none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: Rockhopper 29'er
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KBirkhofer
a Weekend Warrior
from Eustis, FL, United States Date Reviewed: June 1, 2011 Strengths: Ease of use. The tension is adjustable and these are easy to clip in and out of. They do very well in muddy terrain; however, muddy terrain here in Florida is more like wet sand, so it really doesn't cake up in the pedals. Weaknesses: None noted yet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Orange Cycle Similar Products Used: None, first clipless pedals. Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Marlin
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xc/mxracer
a Racer
from ringwood, nj, usa Date Reviewed: April 4, 2011 Strengths: cheap easy to install/adjust Simple Weaknesses: heavy but none other than that Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: red trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: town cycle Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: trek 4500 disc
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thumper07
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Lauderdale, FL Date Reviewed: March 9, 2011 Strengths: Super easy in. Wont slip out. Adjustable tension. Rock solid and virtually indestructible. Weaknesses: A little on the heavy side. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Amelia Earhart Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Big Wheel Cycle Similar Products Used: Other SPDs Bike Setup: Mountain cycle Fury, e-thirteen 34 tooth single, all XT, custom built Circus Monkey wheels. All mountain.
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walter gumulak
a Weekend Warrior
from bethlehem,pa.u.s.a. Date Reviewed: January 22, 2011 Strengths: They were very easy to get used to once I adjusted the tension of the pedal. I started with toe clips on road bikes back in the 70's,But these are so much nicer. No worries about your feet slipping out of the clips or off the pedals while flying down the trail. They are also cheap. Weaknesses: None that I can think of. They even work for me when muddy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: round valley Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: saucon valley cycles Similar Products Used: Xt,540's. Bike Setup: 2003 Giant Reinier. Set up mostly for Rail Trail Touring these days. Getting old. Xt shifters front and rear derailleurs. Lx hollowtech 2 cranks for the steel rings. That last longer. Sram casset 990. Sram 971? chain. Mavic xm 719 disk 36 hole rims, Xt hubs, bb7 Avid calipers. ETC.
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