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[Closed] Shimano SPD SL R540 versus R550

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Hey guys,

Looking to buy some SPD SL pedals for the commuter.

I'm currently using "R540 Light Action" ones on the road bike.

I've just noticed though for a few ££ more I can get R550's.

Reviews seem to only be comparing the R550's against the new carbon 105's.

Are R550's worth the extra versus the R540's?


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 9:22 pm
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R550 are nicer. Wider pedalling platform, better looking.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 9:24 pm
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I've had both, currently using the 550's
slightly wider, resin not alloy, so slightly lighter & look better IMO.
No problem with reliability with either.


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 9:32 pm
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I'm feeling a swap on the road bike to R550's and put the R540's on the commuter then 🙂


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 9:35 pm
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I'd be buying mtb pedals for a commuter, unless my walk was very short at the other end


 
Posted : 18/01/2016 9:50 pm
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I'm just going to carry some espadrilles to get me from the bike to my desk via the changing rooms.


 
Posted : 19/01/2016 6:23 am
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HA, so I was clearly half asleep when I was dreaming up this idea..

Forgot I had a pair of M520's and a pair or Muddyfox MTB shoes - they ain't pretty and they're too wide now but they'll do for commuting, and I can walk in them!

Cheers, apologies for my idiocy!


 
Posted : 19/01/2016 6:57 pm

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