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I have been looking at getting a good set of pedals over the past few weeks, and in a recent thread decided that I would get some Wellgo MG1 platforms. I have since come across the above Shimano SPD's which I see many folk are buying.
Are they any good ? , personal opinions and experiences compared to Wellgo MG1's should you have had any, would be appreciated 🙂
Can't get better for the price IMO
They are good, long lasting, basic but fully functional spd pedals, but very different to platforms
They're good. I really never even think about them, which is a good thing as far as pedals are concerned.
Only noticeable difference between them and my other spds is weight. Never had any problems with them in the past. Bargain
540s are more easily serviced (520s have a daft "special tool" fitment for the axles, 540s don't) but whether you care or not is a different question 🙂
If you want to give 520s a try I've got some to get rid of. Used but not that much. E-mail if you're interested.
The special tool is only a couple of quid, and service of shimano spds is hardly needed anyway, they just work.
They're cheap enough to run them into the ground and replace them whenever you replace your cleats - I like them
neilnevill - MemberThe special tool is only a couple of quid, and service of shimano spds is hardly needed anyway, they just work.
I've serviced a few tbh (and I use flats!). They do last very well though. But the thing is, once you factor in the price of the tool, you're within a tenner of the 540s so I reckon it becomes a bit of a false economy. Not to put the 520s down, they're cheap enough and longlived enough to treat as disposable.
Four pairs on my four bikes. Bulletproof unsung hero kit.
+1 to everyone above(sorry my phone thought I meant about)
The only way you are going to get better value for money is to scour ebay for a pair of higher model spds, but with a spelling mistake in the title.
Thats what I did. I noticed a pair of M545(alloy pop up platform) on ebay that were 1 ride old. The seller had spelt pedals "peddles". Cost me about £17 posted when I had won them, I think they were 69.99 in Evans the other week. I have had M520's on my bike for about a year and a half.In my opinion the M545 blow them out of the water, the platform makes the pedal much more stable under foot and inspires confidence.
So it might be worth a look on ebay.
I have them on all my offroad bikes because they perform as well as the more expensive ones, don't weight much more and are silly cheap. when you consider cleats at a tenner or more they're a bargin. look about and you can usually get them for £18 or so.
If you get some second hand ones (as most people would cringe at taking power tools to brand new kit) get the little plastic tool to remove the axle and give it a good clean... then with the axle removed drill a little 1.5 mm hole in the outside face of the pedal. Replace axles and then whenever you like you can use a grease gun to pump fresh grease into the axles - the excess and dirt is forced out the other end near the crank. Used two pairs like this for years.
I use the m540s .. you can get a pair for £30 at ribble
Feel much nicer than the '20s and bearings still lush after 18 months of daily use!