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Shimano PD-GR500

Sturdy pedals with excellent grip.

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Super grip! Should have bought much earlier

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Very good pedals I bought for winter commuting. Very good grip so gives a confident feeling. Very sturdy and well finished. Only downside is that you have to unscrew all the screws to put a bushing between them to adjust the length. As standard, they are very long. Also beware: the bag with the bushes/spacers is separate in the box and I only discovered it when I threw the box away with the old paper :o) Also, there are only just enough bushings/spacers for the screws. No spare.

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The product is sturdy and looks good Definitely values for money

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Knew the pedals already. Previous pair really ran out after several servicing now. Was very satisfied and don't expect anything different this time!

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Super nice pedals. I used to cycle with spd pedals but this is much nicer. I wear and 5 ten shoes with them.

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Ik fiets met mijn veiligheidsschoenen naar het werk en deze brede pedalen zijn hiervoor uitermate geschikt

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After 25,000 kilometres of pedalling - without a single problem - my old Shimano set of PD-GR500 pedals was in need of renewal anyway. Never change a winning team. So I opted for these trusted pedals again.

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Purchased the pedals to still have a bit more grip on the city bike for commuting in wet weather. They live up to expectations. Changing the pins/screws is quite a fiddle, but with a battery screw it is quite doable.

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My second set of MTB pedals. These are lighter and look sturdier than my previous set. Also nice is that you can change the height of the pins

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After installation, much difference in grip during MTB ride. Gives more confidence.

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Easy to attach and with the included washers you can adjust the height of the pins/screws. Also ideal on a normal staff bicycle or E-bike because of the non-slip and wide grip.

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With soft shoe sole very good grip. Shoes with thick soft shoe soles with not too much profile (Sketchers, for example) are ideal with this product.

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My pedals were worn out. These Shimano flat pedals liked them. Runs light and has plenty of grip due to the adjustable pins.

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As always Mantel fast and efficient service For the pedals, yes, a little complicated at first when you're used to automatics, the position of the foot, support more under the arch of the foot. No need for special shoes, and that's great!

Nice pedals, they work well for the price. They are not very thin, if you consider this important crankbrother is a better option, do are more expensive. These pedals are also quite sharp, this is of course for grip but if you are clumsy and often hit your pedals this is a big minus point.

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Good pedals, shoe is nice and secure with pedaling. And also look good.

I had these pedals put on my city bike because I take my bike daily for commuting. To have good grip (e.g. going up the Erasmus Bridge) in wet weather, I chose these wider pedals. They are excellent, incl. those pins ;-). By turning those slightly lower, I retain the grip and they don't stick as deeply into the soles of my neat shoes.

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it was bit heavy but also very durable

Great pedals. Good grip. My experience with other (spd) pedals from shimano is that they have very smooth bearings. These platform pedals seem to have slightly less supple bearings. But still a lot smoother than the crankbrothers doubleshot I have.

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A relief after using the standard flat pedals supplied.

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Very good pedals for mountain biking. Previously I wanted to go for plastic pedals due to weight but glad I went for these metal ones. A bit heavier but they can certainly take a beating. It is easy to adjust the grip to what you like by using screws and supplied washers. The only disadvantage is that fitting the rings is a fiddly job, which you have to do 18 times per pedal, but it is necessary once.

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Solid pedals with plenty of grip and easy to install

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Flat pedals with lots of grip

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Very pleased with the purchase. The pedals are relatively heavy, but for the price, I'm not going to complain. The pedals are quite wide, which is very comfortable if you're wearing relatively soft street shoes. The spikes, adjusted to the minimum height, already give a good grip when riding on roads that aren't too technical, and don't seem to damage street shoes (1 month of use).

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After a few outings, I'm happy with the performance and the feet that don't move!

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Fast delivery

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I am very satisfied with these flat pedals from shimano, and they work perfectly, thanks.

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great, order, shipping ( 1 work day). All is great with Mantel.

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Great for on the road or for canal path and bridle way cycling

I got a new bike with the standard plastic pedals which after wear and tear lasted only a few weeks. Decided that i needed something alot stronger and saw these metal ones. They have been great and the raised screws really help keep your feet firmly on the pedals. The only downside i have had is at junctions i spin the pedals round to get ready to move off and those raised screws can cut into your shin. Regadless to say they grip so well it is almost like clips so very happy with them.

I put a set of these on my mountain bike and felt they were much more comfortable than clipless which I'd been using for years. So I bought a set for my Lightning P38 recumbent. I can push so hard on these because the platform is so much larger. My speed on both bikes has increased by about 1 1/2 mph and the studs keep my feet on just fine. I won't be going back to clipless pedals.

Very good, keep your feet on the pedal very well.

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Poor, creaking noise after a few kicks.

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Fine pedals. Be careful, with trainers the screws are sharp and you will get pits in your soles. Otherwise very pleasant pedals.

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Quality pedals, at a reasonable price

I have just bought a electric bike the only thing that let it down was the pedals, bought these and they are perfect make the bike and ride perfect. Excellent service arrived very quickly.

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High quality service, quickest possible delivery, best price...and regular updates about my order. I can honestly recomend.

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First time using Mantel. Good price and quick delivery. Have used them again since. Very good

Large, sturdy pedal. Lots of grip - which you can also adjust by adjusting the pins. Very well constructed, very neatly finished and usable with all types of normal shoes. Less grip with "clean" shoes (smooth sole)

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It was easy to order my item and quick delivery

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Bought these for my son and he loves them. Had a try myself and they worked perfectly in fairly muddy conditions. Too soon to know how reliable they will be but the build quality looks to be very good.

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I've normally gone for £20-£30 DMR pedals, which were fine, but were prone to bearing wear, I'm hoping these being sealed bearings will give them a bit more life expectancy. Seem solid and good size for my size 11 feet.

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This set of pedals provide excellant grip and the best pair of pedals i have ever brought. They look amazing and are extremely solid and quality product for the money spent.

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Absolutely perfect pedals, amazing grip and weight is perfect. The price was very reasonable And the service and delivery was great, 10 out of 10

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Excellent grip on these pedals and light weight

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Great value,super delivery,great pedals from a trusted manufacturer.

Quality ecstatically first class and shoe grip rock solid. I have a click at 12 o'clock on one pedal which can be irritating but not a deal breaker, given they are superior to the pedals on my £1,200 new bike.

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I ordered these for my wife's Surly bike. Works like a charm, just had to adjust the pin as they were too high, but that was easily done. Great service from this shop. I'll be a returning customer.

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I'm no pedal expert - I just wanted a surer grip when cycling - (I'm something of an attacking rider - even on my daily commute). These more than met my expectations. Feet feel glued to the pedals. Very happy with this purchase! (Just be careful cornering if, like me, your switching to a wider MTB pedal after using the bog-standard pedal your bike came with).

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Quality product well priced, arrived in 3 days !

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Great product and excellent service and delivery