M540 or M980 Pedals

[stuwie]

Hi CCN

I have been looking to upgrade my stock Shimano 505 Clip less pedals on my racer "I will look to put these on my Hybrid"

I have SPD mtb shoes and I want to stick with these.

I have rattled my search down to two choices



Shimano M540 Clipless SPD

£31.49 or

Shimano XTR Race M980
£99.99

What would you recommend I use my bike to commute to work and to do the odd 80 mile run once a month or so when rugby session is not on

 

[Hydra]

I would recommend the M540s, 'cause they're cheaper.

I use M520s and they've seen me through some fair distances. I'm looking to upgrade to road pedals now, though.

 

[fossyant]

M770 - XT's bomb proof and if you do some digging around, you should be able to get them for under 350. RRP £70-80.

Use these myself for every day commuting in all weather. Dead easy to re-grease and run perfectly smooth.

 

[fossyant]

PS - Front QR is on wrong side and you shouldn't use those neoprene chain guards on a road bike - it's just soo wrong. Oh and your saddle should be level.

 

[Norm]

PS - Front QR is on wrong side and you shouldn't use those neoprene chain guards on a road bike - it's just soo wrong. Oh and your saddle should be level.

What, no mention of the choice of gears for the photo?

 

[PpPete]

M520s....£19.49 at CRC
Quite happy on those out to 140 miles and no sign of foot problems, so I see no reason to upgrade.

Save your pennies towards a new chain if you are going to run big ring/biggest sprocket like that.

 

[stuwie]

PS - Front QR is on wrong side and you shouldn't use those neoprene chain guards on a road bike - it's just soo wrong. Oh and your saddle should be level.

Thanks for the help

QR is an easy change.

I like the chain guard because my frame was getting knocked like crazy by the chain.

I did ride my bike with a level saddle for about 400 miles and I find it better to have it sloping down its more comfortable for me.

Ps. I have ordered the M540 should be a nice little upgrade and i'll put the M505 on my Bad Boy

 

[Moodyman]

M520s....£19.49 at CRC
Quite happy on those out to 140 miles and no sign of foot problems, so I see no reason to upgrade.

Save your pennies towards a new chain if you are going to run big ring/biggest sprocket like that.

I'm with Pete here.

The M520s and the more expensive ones are identical in performance. The others are slightly lighter. Unless you're a weght weenie save your pennies.

 

[stuwie]

M520s....£19.49 at CRC
Quite happy on those out to 140 miles and no sign of foot problems, so I see no reason to upgrade.

Save your pennies towards a new chain if you are going to run big ring/biggest sprocket like that.

Thanks for the help

I got the M540's

What Chain & etc... would you recommend