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Shimano PD-EH500 Dual Sided Pedals

ShimanoPD-EH500 Dual Sided Pedals(Return to Product Page)

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Review by joriverdog SF commuter

I wish I had bought this YEARS ago for my touring bike
by joriverdog SF commuter
Daily Commuter
San Francisco

Clip in or platform...when you need to be in street shoes or don't want to be clipped in this is your ticket, while still be able to ride with cleats if you prefer.

Reviewed 11/18/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Great for all conditions
by Anonymous
Michigan

I usually like to clip in but if the surface is slippery I can ride with one or both shoes out of the clips. The reverse side still grips my shoe well so pedaling can be effective and I feel safe.

Reviewed 9/24/2024
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Review by pierre b

Rock Solid for Daily Commuting
by pierre b
boston MA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Switched to SPDs on both summer and winter bikes using cleated shimano mtb shoes and winter boots. Love them. Shave 10-15% off my daily commute with these new pedals, pedaling is so efficient and smooth. Adjustable, easy to get in and out, tight or slightly less, they work super well and easy to install. The flat shoe side is way large enough for ordinary shoes when needed. Just factor about an added 1/2� in height when using cleats, by adjusting your seat height.

Reviewed 4/8/2024
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Review by M Estridge

Excellent pedal�
by M Estridge
Kentucky
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

New to clipping in�. I like the option of c ontinuing to flat pedal when desired. I converted these with Assioma Dou-Shi power spindles.

Reviewed 10/4/2024
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Review by PDXBiker

Great pedal at a great price
by PDXBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, Oregon
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I really enjoy the look and feel of these pedals. The SPD side is easy to get into and quick to release when needed. The flat side is perfect for quick jaunts to the market or errands around town.

Reviewed 7/15/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Really nice pedals-suggest mod to upgrade
by Anonymous
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I bought these for my all rounder bike. Coming from the traditional toe strap pedals, these are safer and more efficient. Clipping in is really easy, so much in fact you can sometimes find yourself clipped and not really feel the difference underfoot until you pull up and notice you are engaged. As a habit now, I always pull up on the first stroke just to check which side of the pedal I�m on. This leads me to my hack for this pedal. Change out the pedal pins to longer ones (Shimano, it would be an ace if you could include this with the pedals!). I immediately helps you distinguish the clip side from the non clip side. I will also improve the grip on non clip shoes. Overall, nice build quality, function and appearance!

Reviewed 12/1/2023
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Review by jmhogi

To clip or not to clip
by jmhogi
Cycling Enthusiast
Coarsegold, Ca.
4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

Installed these pedals on my wife's Specialized Creo EVO. We do a lot of riding on fire roads in the mountain area, and she is uneasy being clipped in in certain circumstances. Before I would have to change the pedals to match the type of ride we were doing. But now these pedals have solved that problem. She can clip in when she wants or use the platform side when needed. Easy to clip in and out of. I am even looking to get a pair for my gravel bike. Very happy with this purchase.

Reviewed 11/11/2023
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Review by Anonymous

great pedals
by Anonymous
so. cal
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Easy-to-use easy install. Good price.good value.

Reviewed 8/22/2024
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Review by LoveToRideBikes

Easy in and Easy out
by LoveToRideBikes
Competitive Racer
Road Racer
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

Easy to unclip and easy to get in. Ended up ordering another pair for another bike.

Reviewed 8/23/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Both worlds
by Anonymous

I have these pedals installed on my gravel bike and my xc bike..love these pedals I can ride flat or clipped in at the same time

Reviewed 7/29/2024
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Review by Overlander

Good pedal option for dual-purpose bike
by Overlander
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

I put these Shimano pedals on my commuting bike, a Kona Jake with fenders, to replace similar pedals made by Crank Bros. because I decided to shift to SPD cleats. My Crank Bros. pedals and cleats were getting harder to quickly clip in, and it turns out that the SPD pedals and cleats clip in better for me. These two-sided pedals have a better grip on the platform side, too, with the small screw-ins compared to less grippy bumps on the Crank Bros. two-sided pedals. I'm pleased with the change and pleased with the Shimano pedals.

Reviewed 3/30/2023
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Review by Dog''s Boy

Shimano quality pedals with both flats & SPDs
by Dog''s Boy
Cycling Enthusiast
Sunny Southern OR Coast
8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.

I replaced a no-name pedal that was of a similar function (SPD/Flat) on my mountain bike yesterday. The other one was more difficult to clip in, and I was hoping for the vaunted Shimano quality.

While I haven't used it extensively yet, I can say that it is MUCH easier to clip into these pedals as they stay in a position and don't rotate freely, allowing the clips to stay up while I prepare to engage. And it is very smooth to disengage from the clips -- very important on a mountain bike.

The downsides thus far? First, you have to manually install the 16 small pins onto the pedal; they do not come installed. Be sure to put the side with the small (hex wrench) hole facing out so you can tighten them. (MY GF is mechanically challenged yet never reads directions, and installed them all on her pedals with the points facing out via pliers. She's already lost 3 pins, and I was able to remove one with just my fingers. The wrench hole faces out!)

Second, the flat platform is much smaller than other such pedals on the market, including the one removed. That may limit the traction you get on this pedal, or the type of footwear that is suitable. I prefer SPDs, so the flats are mainly used where there is significant danger of tipping down a slope.

These pedals can be installed with a 6mm hex wrench or a standard cone wrench.

Reviewed 10/13/2022
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Review by Mike

An excellent pedal for those who want pedaling options for different kinds of rides without the need for specialized shoes.
by Mike
Cycling Enthusiast
Bellingham, Wa

I have three bicycles. One is a full suspension mountain bike, one is a gravel bike and one is a road bike. The mountain bike has flat pedals and other two have dual sided pedals. The dual sided pedals work well because, on any given day, I could be commuting, hiking, camping, club riding, etc. and I don't have to have or want special shoes for each type of ride. The pedals are well made. Plain shoes (street, tennis, hikers, sandals etc.,) do not slip off the flat side of the pedal and SPD equipped shoes easily clip in and out. I highly recommend them for their versatility and quality.

Reviewed 10/13/2022
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Review by pdxtabs

Double sided pedals are a compromise
by pdxtabs
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Double sided pedals are a compromise. The advantage is that you get platforms and clip-less in one pedal. The disadvantage is that you can find yourself on the wrong side. If you need this compromise, as I do on one of my bicycles, these are great pedals.

Reviewed 11/9/2023
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Review by Anonymous

This pedal grips
by Anonymous
Central coast California
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

I love this pedal for my road bike. I dont want to put bike shoes on for a short ride, so these work for both. Some dual pedals allow your foot to slip off, these do not. Highly recommended if you are looking for a dual purpose.

Reviewed 11/3/2023
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Review by Bike rider

Best of both
by Bike rider
pdx

If you need a casual shoe compatible pedal that also features SPD when you need it, look no further. This pedal would pair perfectly to any bike you use causally and occasionally like to push.

Reviewed 4/13/2024
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Review by Anonymous

Good for beginner clipless rider
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.

I have just started riding clipless and these pedals and the cleats provided with them have been a good introduction. The spring tension on the pedals is adjustable and you can start with a low tension that makes it easier to clip out at first and slowly increase the tension as you become more experienced till you find a tension suitable to you. The SH56 cleats that come with the pedals allow for easier clipping out and have saved me on several occasion were I came to a stop and forgot to clip out ahead of time.

Reviewed 10/17/2021
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Review by Submarine Veteran in AZ

Rock solid performance and versatility on the fly
by Submarine Veteran in AZ
Cycling Enthusiast
Surprise, AZ
6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.

Installed a set of these on 3 bikes after shifting over from Crank Brothers so I could match my Garmin Power pedals. I love how these give me an option to 'unclip and flip' prior to some boulder drops where the roll out area is sparse or non-existent. As a 30-year clipless pedal user I was surprised how easy I became comfortable with these pedals. When I start off, if the shoe doesn't clip, I just lift my foot at the bottom and clip when when it gets to the top. It is automatic for me now, no thought or remembering required.

Adjustability is easy, and I like a nice 'grip' on my cleats, so the adjustments allow me to easily switch the medium out-of-the-box to a hang-on-for-dear-life grip.

Reviewed 10/7/2021
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Review by JoeS

Nice Pedals for casual and serious riding
by JoeS
Cycling Enthusiast
So. Florida
8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.

I had two bikes until a month ago. I decided to sell my more casual ride. I want a cleat for my serious rides, but also wanted to be able to ride with just a sneaker for rides with my wife. This pedal looked to be the answer. It indeed is. It's got enough grip to hold the cleat for an energetic ride, but the other side is perfect for riding in my sneakers. If you are looking for a dual-purpose pedal, look no further, this one is what you want.

Reviewed 8/19/2021
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Review by Dan C

Just Right
by Dan C
Cycling Enthusiast
Cincinnati, Ohio
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I like the duel sided pedals for my adventure bike. These Shimanos were out of stock for some time so I tried one of the cheap Amazon brands. They went round and round but I could never get the clip in easily and they developed a squeak. Finally had enough and ordered these. Ahhh! Perfect mindless clip in, perfect dimensions, smooth and quality stuff. The flat side is good too. Shimano is the big dog for a reason. Great peddles.

Reviewed 7/6/2023
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