SPD SL - Light Action

[kingrollo]

For my last bike I ordered some SPD SL Pedals - Despite being an experienced SL user I had difficulty unclipping - I swapped then for SPD SL Light action which have been great.

Now I have ordered a bike for winter use so need some pedals - but can't find light action ones anywhere ? - any idea what happened to them ?

 

[vickster]

For my last bike I ordered some SPD SL Pedals - Despite being an experienced SL user I had difficulty unclipping - I swapped then for SPD SL Light action which have been great.

Now I have ordered a bike for winter use so need some pedals - but can't find light action ones anywhere ? - any idea what happened to them ?

Discontinued probably, try eBay?

There are some here potentially, phone first to confirm they are the right ones
https://www.ranelaghcycles.com/m2b0s286p477/SHIMANO-PD-R500-light-action-SPD-SL-Road-pedals

 

[Spiderweb]

Some here;
https://www.ranelaghcycles.com/m2b0s286p477/SHIMANO-PD-R500-light-action-SPD-SL-Road-pedals

 

[vickster]

Some here;
https://www.ranelaghcycles.com/m2b0s286p477/SHIMANO-PD-R500-light-action-SPD-SL-Road-pedals

snap

 

[T4tomo]

experienced SL user

Maybe a less experienced google user though?

- any idea what happened to them ?

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-rs500-spd-sl-road-pedals-171715.html?utm_source=PHG&utm_medium=AffiliateMarketing&utm_campaign=phg-GB&ucpo=97027&source=PHG&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=shopforwardcss

 

[kingrollo]

Maybe a less experienced google user though?

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-rs500-spd-sl-road-pedals-171715.html?utm_source=PHG&utm_medium=AffiliateMarketing&utm_campaign=phg-GB&ucpo=97027&source=PHG&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=shopforwardcss

Wow - thats friendly

 

[T4tomo]

Wow - thats friendly

light hearted humour!!

 

[kingrollo]

Discontinued probably, try eBay?

There are some here potentially, phone first to confirm they are the right ones
https://www.ranelaghcycles.com/m2b0s286p477/SHIMANO-PD-R500-light-action-SPD-SL-Road-pedals

Thank you.

Thats helpful - as you say will have to call to confirm. It does seem light action is something now in the description rather than a model name .

Think 540 model number was the light action ......hopefully they are all light action now.

 

[vickster]

Thank you.

Thats helpful - as you say will have to call to confirm. It does seem light action is something now in the description rather than a model name .

Think 540 model number was the light action ......hopefully they are all light action now.

The PD-RS500 seems to be the light action? https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano/PD-RS500.html

The one you mention is Tiagra grade according to Shimano EU
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/tiagra-4700/PD-R540.html

Didn't putting them on the loosest tension work?

 

[T4tomo]

Thank you.

Thats helpful - as you say will have to call to confirm. It does seem light action is something now in the description rather than a model name .

Think 540 model number was the light action ......hopefully they are all light action now.

noooooo! PD-RS500 is what you want.

from here:
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/technologies/component/pedal/pedal-lineup-chart.html

the link I posted to merlin was about the cheapest I think...

 

[recycled dogma]

I was faced with the same thing SPD -SL pedals ( generic) the cleat release tension was too high on loosest position.
Ignorant of the light -action pedal available , I looked elsewhere .

Got a Look Keo Max pedal and cleat used super cheap . Instantly in love with it and the easy peasy release (opinion)
So I bought a new pair in white for my bad-ass Wilier Garda. Downside is the cleat for that system wears rapidly , and more so than anything I'd used. If I'd known about the SPD-SL light action might have chose that over Look Keo.
I dunno , the Keo was quite appealing with the composite body. No regrets.