ShimanoPD-A530 Pedals(Return to Product Page)

Pedals work as intended on a flat bar bike I have the option to use regular or clipless shoes.

Work very well for my mountain bike.

I absolutely love these pedals. I am new to cycling and having the flexibility to ride clipped or unclipped is great. This was a fantastic purchase. Great quality and great price. I am very happy with this purchase.

Disclosure I've been a roadie for 2 decades, and only added MTB this spring and this is the first set of lipless pedals on an MTB I've ridden.

I really like these pedals. They were inexpensive, and they work as advertised. I like being able to adjust the difficulty of clipping inout, and the flat side of the pedals is sufficiently grippy. I've never had any issues clipping in without looking, as my shoes seem to easily clip in. My only minor complaint is that I wish the flat side of the pedal were larger. However, that is likely due to having size 13 (48) feet and being new (and less comfortable) riding MTB than road and wanting a wider platform.

These peddles are really great when riding , two sided make them much safer after stopping and beginning .

Installed these on my mountain bike that I have converted to a hybrid. The SPD side is great for longer open roads and trails, the regular side is great for starting up in more urban or riding in congested areas.

Really the best of both worlds. Great pedals.love them.

A really nice all-'round pedal with decent bearings, but watch out for the platform side if your cycling shoes have nylon soles - they slip right off. With any sort of rubber soles, they work fine with no problems at all.

I highly recommend if you have to make frequent stops and don't want to clip in for a longer ride.

Great all purpose pedal, allows you to get going without worrying if your clipped in right, great at traffic lights and as i run my bike on and off road (cyclocross) great when you get to or after a technical bit.

Happy with these pedals!

I've tried quite a few different brands and models of this style pedals, which are my favorite for commuting and touring bikes. Some of them broke within a couple years, but I've had a set of these A530's going on 6 years now on my main commuter and they're still good as new. Picked up another set for a newer bike, and quality seems just as excellent as the old ones.

This is a great double sided pedal for urban use. Especially when you just want to jump on your bike in your street shoes and go for a quick ride.

I put these on my daughter's bike. She typically rides clipless in the summer and platforms in the winter with studded tires on our icy roads and trails, or occasionally platforms with casual shoes. These save me a few minutes of pedal changeover a few times per year. I originally bought them for my commute bike, and I'll probably order a second set soon.

I purchased these for winter riding, the platform side is slippery, especially when wet, and you will be toe flipping to find the side you want. Crank Brothers cleat system is superior but their design is not compatible with a dual use pedal. No grade inflation here - a solid C. Needs design refinement but this is a small market niche so it probably won't happen.

I am a triathlete who MTB for overall bike handling skills and cross training. I put a pair of these on my Felt nine60. These provide you with great versatility and solid Shimano mid level performance. SPD's cleats stay on and tight but snap out sharply as needed. Good & reliable, not the lightest set of pedals out there but I was not looking nor needing that. Well constructed and seem pretty tough.

The regular shoe side is sufficient for aggressive pedaling or just cruising round with friends or family. Very convenient.

I have MTB raced and just plained cruised with my kids and never had to worry about what shoes I was wearing.

They also come in black, which is the color I chose purely for aesthetics.

This is my first use of clipless pedals. Easy to clip into and release. Flipping the pedal over for the clip or platform side is easy. No problems whether you're wearing bike shoes or sneakers. And the pedal is light weight too.

Nice size non-cleat side. bigger than some other multi-purpose pedals.

Complaint: cost!

I've owned these for years and recently gave a pair as a gift to a friend. Just right for many riding conditions and rider skill. Well-made and pretty light as well.

Provides a good platform for short rides without cleats or quick starts at lights. Cleat side spin up from stops ok, normally within a rotation.