User submitted reviews
Review by MeatBall
I like the pedals don't get me wrong. I ride on the flat side in boots with no fear of slipping when its cold and nasty, but the clip in side is just too light. It is light enough that I worry about slipping when I stand up to mash it. Looking at the springs it is clear that it is a bigger gauge (smaller size) spring. PD-M540 springs goes around the axial 4 times when PS-EH500 springs goes around 5 times. So I swapped the springs and boom, best of both worlds.
Review by Anonymous
I use the Shimano PD-EH500 Pedals on my urban bike. They're perfect if I'm kicking around in casual apparel and shoes. If I have to do a quick run down the street to a neighbor or the mail box, the wide platform works great with tennis shoes etc.. For the longer rides I wear my SPD cleated shoes that have a more rigid insole. Very easy to clip in and release. Like all Shimano products, the product is quality and performs well.
Review by Erik D
These are the best dual sided pedals I've ever used! I have gone through several sets of the A530s, and always loved them, but the platform side on those does get awfully slick in wet conditions. With the little bolts on these pedals, the platform outperforms even the M324 with its traditional cage design. Even in the rain, with leather soled shoes on, my feet are stuck on those little bolts. The SPD side is, as advertised, much lighter than any other SPD pedal I've used. The downside is, I'm not entirely sure I'm clipped in till I look down (no loud click sound or sudden feeling of tension when you stick the cleats in). But, it makes sliding in and out of these much easier.
If you're shopping for a commuting or touring pedal, I can't imagine it gets any better than this.
Warning, though, you'll have to screw the little bolts in yourself. I was pretty pissed to see this when I opened the box, but it took all of 2 minutes to get them in.
Review by BobH
It's a nice and versatile pedal but can be a challenge to flip to the right side needed when starting off to ride.
Review by Anonymous
When I get a hot spot can switch to the flats and alleviate the extra pressure on the ball of my foot!
Review by Don
~ Shimano PD-EH500 pedals are a great performance addition to my stationary Rogue Echo bike. These pedals have helped maximize my workout time on the bike with its SPD connection. Super job by BikeTiresDirect on availability, pricing, shipping and communication.
Review by Anonymous
I ride both rail and signal track trails. These peddles are perfect for both. I can clip in for rail trails and then just flip the pedal over in locations when I need to put my feet dow quickly.
Review by Anonymous
It is great to have the flexibility of having both options available. The pedal performs very well.
Review by Denise Claibourn
Love the Shimano PD-EH500 Dual Sided Pedals; I am a first time spinner and these petals has made a huge difference in spinning; they are easy to clip in and they give me a smooth ride. Grateful for your store, I called and spoke with Eric (I think, sorry if I got your name wrong) you provided and answered all my questions.
Review by Anonymous
Very good option for having options to be able to ride your bike in regular shoes or in SPD
Review by Anonymous
Got these for my daughter transitioning to clipless. She was going to order some cheap off brand pedals so I ordered these instead. Works as you'd expect a Shimano product would and they should offer years of reliable service.
Review by Anonymous
I ride flats on my commute and clipped in for longer rides. This gets the job done for both. I do wish the flat side had a slightly larger surface area and/or better grip. Considering putting skateboard deck tape on the flats to fix that issue
Review by Anonymous
This is a great pedal for my commute and off-road use.
The clip side is great for road riding and the pin side for trail riding.
Making the bike pedals versatile.
Review by Barry
I've tried other similar pedals but none came close to these. Rotates smoothly and easily. Smooth clipping in or out. The little spikes on the platform side are removable if you ride with bare feet.
Review by Terry
Love them! Easy to clip in and out. Broad enough when pedaling in sneakers. Highly recommended.
Review by AlexS
Put these on a gravel/touring/computer bike. They work great and seem very durable.
Review by Anonymous
Works great, comes with multi-release cleats. Allows me to use flats if cruising around town and clipless on days i want to go faster.
Review by Anonymous
Shimano discontinued my old favorite PD-530 and these are an improvement with the extra grip on the platform side.
Review by Lu
Wanted it for the mtn bike, one side is grippy and great with sneakers or even with the spd shoes for casual rides. The SPD side is fine for longer rides, easy clip in and un clipping.
Review by Jorge
I like this pedal, it is a vast improvement on the previous version. Lighter, better color, and adjustable spikes.