PD-RS500 Pedals
The Shimano PD-RS500 road cycling pedal provides an ideal platform for novice riders. Tuned with reduced spring tension, the PD-RS500 maintains a secure connection with the cleat but allows for easier engagement and release than pedals aimed for more experienced riders. The larger platform on the body of the PD-RS500 also provides more visual real estate to spot when learning the fine motor-skills needed to use clipless pedals. The extra-wide platform increases power transfer when pedaling and can reduce hot-spots under foot that can result when using narrow cycling pedals. Although Shimano considers the PD-RS500 for novice riders, the easy-in, easy-out design makes it useful for any riders needing a more user-friendly pedaling experience.
Shimano controls wear and tear to the PD-RS500 by incorporating steel plates at the sides of the pedal-shoe interface.
Details
- Road cycling pedal for novice riders
- Cleat engagement optimized for easy of use
- Larger platform makes for easier connections
- Steel plates reduce pedal-body wear
- Item #SHIU1A3
- Material
- stainless steel
- Float
- 6 degrees
- Cleats
- Shimano SPD-SL
- Entry / Release
- adjustable tension
- Spindle Diameter
- 9/16in
- Pedal Wrench Type
- 8mm
- Includes
- 2 pedals, 2 cleats, mounting hardware
- Claimed Weight
- 11.3oz (320g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 29, 2021
Great so far
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Just installed them on the indoor bike for my wife. She did a quick 5 min 'ride' to test them out and get the cleats fitted. She said she could already tell they will make a huge difference. The plan is to keep them on the stationary bike so she can get used to them and until the nice Spring weather lets us ride outside again, then ill put them on her road bike. I really appreciate how easily they adjust too.
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