Shimano pd-eh 500 UPDATE!

Hey guys,
after quite some time I managed to make the long-awaited update of my Shimano pd-eh 500 pedals which I have now used for over a year.

Corrections:
- Shimano isn't the only brand that uses a spring in its pedals to adjust the difficulty of getting in and out of the SPD-system.

- I am not just "quite happy" I really like them, even though I haven't used the SPD-system much. That is because I find them very useful on backpacking trips on which I am definitely going to go again soon!

* Some people are not that happy with the size of the flat side and say that whilst mountain biking they don't feel safe with them. For all of you which think similar take a look at the Shimano XT PD-T8000.

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - specifications
00:56 - SPD system
01:50 - Advantages
02:08 - Recomandation
02:36 - Disadvantages
03:12 - Conclusion
03:33 - Own thoughts
03:45 - Outro

If there are any questions, let me know in the comments!

[martinv.]

The weight is about 380g for both pedals.

[procopiobukayo]

Changed the stock pedal pins to M4x8mm. Worked great.

[nunolopes]

They don't weight 380g each. The pair weights 380g. They weight around 190g each.

[funkycoldmdina]

Hi there😎 I hope you're in good health, wealth and waist! I must say all the points you covered about choosing a flat and SPD combo pedal which is absolutely spot on.

And what I really liked about your short review is when you said "in a think about are you really going to use this kind of pedal"?

Just a really good review because I was keen on them. I think I wanna stick to switching between shoes rather than spending €60 or 60 quid on this pedal anyway thanks again and have a good day.

[erhan]

I'm trying to convince myself to use clipless pedals. Thanks.

[NXoRGaming]

Müssten die Spikes nicht anders rum rein? Spitzen nach oben, mit sie besser greifen?

[JohnnyTheCache]

Thanks for the review! I bought the same pedals and my problem is that they release the cleats way too easily on the SPD side. Adjusting the strength screw does not help much. Another guy on Amazon Reviews describes the same issue. I have other Shimano SPD pedals and they are all normal except this one?

[kristaps]

good review. I'm trying to figure out waterproof feet solution for cycling in city. trying to understand clipless pedals for commuting in London and ocational biketouring. Have 30 year old cleat pedals I tried once and broke my pinky. since then I left pedals on but using running trainers for cycling what always get wet in rain. maybe overshoes will help or designated cycling shoes with clipless pedals. thank you P.S. what is that sound? is it walking/running with cycling shoes?

[ukfan-]

What mulitool did you use in this video?

[BeyondLumination]

Great update on the pedals. Advice for your future videos, don’t say “one.” You are speaking to a viewer on the other side of the screen. “You” is more relatable and generally what is taught in digital media.

[davidgruty]

What comfortable shoes would you recommend for these?