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Reddit mentions of Shimano PD-M545 BMX/Downhill Clipless Pedal
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Shimano PD-M545 BMX/Downhill Clipless Pedal. Here are the top ones.
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- Low maintenance sealed bearing cartridge axle
- Highly supportive pedal with large alloy cage for greater foot stability
- Pedal can be used with normal shoes; as the binding is pushed flat and the alloy cage supports the shoe
- Designed for all round use with pop-up binding mechanism for easy entry and release
- Mountain bike pedal lets you clip in for improved transfer of power to your drive train; offers increased stability of a platform cage
Features:
Specs:
| Color | One Color |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 7 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2011 |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 1.88 Pounds |
| Width | 5 Inches |
Use a mountain style (2 bolt) pedal and cleat, so you can use the same shoe for both bikes. That will also allow more choice of shoes, easier walking, and the pedals are typically cheaper.
I always thought the pedals with a flat side were pretty annoying because you seem to "wrong" side when you put your foot down more often than not. If you absolutely have to have a pedal that works with street shoes and clips in, try these:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M545-Downhill-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B000XNXUUG
Otherwise, I like BMX flat pedals. These are a significant upgrade to plastic test ride pedals that come on most bikes in terms of stiffness and grip. You might find this is more practical for your commuter:
http://www.amazon.com/Wellgo-Alloy-Sealed-Mountain-16-Inch/dp/B00E7UZ6I0/ref=sr_1_13?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1397418488&sr=1-13&keywords=bmx+pedals
>http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M545-Downhill-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B000XNXUUG
I wouldn't recommend those for riding any distance in normal shoes as the clip mechanism is by necessity proud of the platform.
My brother used to have M545s on his hybrid but got rid of them for that reason he's much happier with the M324 pedals he switched to instead. Getting the wrong side some of the time when you set off is preferable to having no right side. The new [A530 looks even better](http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-A530-Dual-Platform-Pedal/dp/B001MZ2AGO/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1397424911&sr=1-2&keywords=shimano+hybrid+pedals
) with a really nice big platform on the clip free side.
Personally I'd go for Time Allroad Grippers because I like the float atac pedals give you.
Sure this one http://amzn.com/B000XNXUUG
The A530, M324, A600, PDT400, M545, and M647 are some good options here. Some are one-sided SPD, some have combination platform-clips on both sides.