SHIMANO Pd-gr500 Pedal MTB/BMX

I recently bought a used Cannondale Trail 5. The previous owner had installed a set of Rockbros pedals. They looked good, but felt very flimsy. These Shimano GR500 pedals are a huge step up. I'm a big guy & wanted a set of pedals I could trust to help me reach my health goals. The Shimano's feel solid & give a lot of grip. I also like the adjustable pins.I've included some photos of the Shimano's next to my old Rockbros pedals.

I am restoring a 1988 Nishiki Colorado and wanted new pedals to replace the saw-toothed shin shredders that came with it. I saw these Shimanos, and they looked like a good match. They are very well made and have a beautiful satin aluminum finish that goes well with the other brushed aluminum components of the bike (see photos). They may be a bit bright and showy for some bikes, but work perfectly on the Colorado. To me they have the perfect amount of grip, and the grip studs won't shred the shins like my old pedals. Five stars all the way.

Bought this after a competitor's much cheaper MTB pedal exploded during a ride. The offending pedal was used only on road and never "abused". Bolt which holds pedal cage to spindle broke, metal fatigue I guess, leaving me to pedal 40 miles on just the spindle on the right side. No fun. For a pedal to fail like that in less than a year was odd. This isn't a review of that pedal but suffice it to say I won't buy more of them. Never had a problem with Shimano so I expect this one to last a LOT longer. Sure, it's a few grams heavier but I have to weigh that against getting home safely. If it had broken at the wrong time it could have been catastrophic instead of just aggravating.

Flat pedals are the ticket for my city bike. There are too many urban situations where being clipped in can be dangerous.These pedals are solid aluminum and are a bit on the heavy side but that is not a concern for me. They are much wider and longer than the BMX pedals that were on the bike and they have zero flex. The adjustable pins are a simple practical feature.They are typical Shimano quality and should provide years of service. I am happy with this purchase. Delivery was very prompt as well.

Bought this for our commuter electric bycicle to replace the plastic petals that broke. They are great. Love that you can adjust the grip heights and the traction is amazing for a non clip on option. Lost a star because there are no safety reflectors included and have yet to find the option to buy the ones that would fit this model.

Replaced the factory pair on my road bike. They seemed really sturdy and the spikes are so great that even dress shoes can grab on tightly! All in all, as far as pedals are concerned, these will probably do just about all you need them to. (For racing purposes, it might be different - I personally only use them for commute and leisure).

I used to have clippers Shimano pedals but I was finding myself riding it with tennis shoes and trying to keep my feet on the tiny clip less pedals. I finally decided to replace them with these. I love them, they still keep your feet from sliding off with the little studs, and they are a wide solid pedal. They are a bit heavy, which is fine with me. I wanted something that was durable. I’m not going to be racing anyone.

The build quality feels good. I expect them to handle quite a beating.The adjustable pegs are a nice feature..18 pegs per pedal! They are quite grippy even in wet conditions if you extend the pegs all the way. I find the shallow setting unusable.They aren’t flashy or eye catching at all imho.Perhaps the biggest con is the weight. Hard to make a bullet proof product that’s affordable and light though.To sum them up:Heavy and durable, grippy pedals that blend in and don’t make much of a statement. A very practical pedal.

I found myself getting tired easily and my pedals were shot after six months of use. Fitted these pedal and heaven. your foot sits evenly on the pedal, and my lite walking shoes now work well on these pedals when they slipped off the previous pedals.If you are serious about cycling, it is not worth buying cheap pedals.

Great pedals. Expensive but worth it. Adjusting/fitting the grip bolts was time consuming, but not a hardship. I got these on a warehouse deal, no imperfections. Saved £15.

Top notch product

Wide enough for me and very grippy. They have improved my confidence on tight technical descents.

Very good pedal .