Shimano PD-A520 VS Shimano PD-M520
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Shimano PD-A520 VS Shimano PD-M520
Postby asianexpat » Mon May 19, 2008 6:44 pm
Which one would suit my needs better? I'm looking to get clipless pedals for weekend rides. I'm not into competitions or anything. Just pure good weekend rides with mates, up hills or flats.
Hopefully can get some suggestions. Cheers
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Postby vitualis » Mon May 19, 2008 8:23 pm
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Postby Matty » Mon May 19, 2008 9:27 pm
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Postby itsaghostcar » Mon May 19, 2008 10:18 pm
Another consideration if you think you'll be riding with normal shoes is the A530, which is the new version of the A520 with a proper platform pedal on the non-SPD side
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Postby kslim » Mon May 19, 2008 10:28 pm
Actually - the PD A530 looks pretty good, and I like the look of that unobtrusive platform on back. There are times when near pedestrians/dogs/lights, I like to keep unclipped and the platform on the reverse side of the pedal looks like it would be perfect.
I'd go for that.
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Postby vitualis » Mon May 19, 2008 11:21 pm
As for platform + SPD, I thought that the mixed thing would be good for commuting as well and had the M324 pedals for a while. What I discovered, however, was that I would always be hesitant of clipping in, choosing instead for the "safety" of the platform. As such, I never became very good at quickly clipping in (or out) while commuting in traffic.
When I finally just bit the bullet and got double sided pedals for commuting it was a bit scary for the first few days but it passed. Being forced to clip in and out meant that I very quickly become competent at it.
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Postby il padrone » Mon May 19, 2008 11:57 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Postby itsaghostcar » Tue May 20, 2008 12:30 am
those are quite heavy though ... if you're worried about that sort of thingil padrone wrote:Get with the TimeZ. Double-sided and a cage to use with non-cleated shoes.
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Postby asianexpat » Tue May 20, 2008 4:09 pm
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Postby vitualis » Tue May 20, 2008 4:15 pm
I use the M520 pedal on my road bike. I don't race and I much prefer the convenience of being able to walk in MTB shoes.
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Postby il padrone » Tue May 20, 2008 8:08 pm
Well yes. 110grams heavier than the M520. Worth it for the better connection, lack of cleat wear/slop and simplicity. If that weight's a real problem, maybe get the M424. 425g versus 415g for the M520. Also has a plastic cage that enables use without clipping in, but it is double-sided for ease of use.itsaghostcar wrote:those are quite heavy though ... if you're worried about that sort of thingil padrone wrote:Get with the TimeZ. Double-sided and a cage to use with non-cleated shoes.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
Postby Hawkeye » Tue May 20, 2008 8:27 pm
Man, that is one uuuhhhgly mother!il padrone wrote:Get with the TimeZ. Double-sided and a cage to use with non-cleated shoes.
Is the spring tension adjustable?
asianexpat: I have M520s on both my commuter and my offroader. I know a couple here will disagree, but I'm not at all fan of single-sided pedals.
I started out with them and ditched them pretty quickly. Having to look down and flip your pedal over is a distraction you can do without. Depending on the pedal, the cleat side is usually heavier often ends up facing the road.
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Postby il padrone » Tue May 20, 2008 9:17 pm
asianexpat said he only wanted it for weekend rides with friends, depends whether he rates comfort or cool highest I guess
Spring tension on the Time pedals is not adjustable. Simple system that works very well. I've been very happy with them. Actually with my old SPDs I rarely varied the spring tension anyhow.
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Postby asianexpat » Wed May 21, 2008 6:02 pm
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