Product Description
Shimano's CLICK'R pedal concept is great for beginners and commuters.
| List Price: | $69.99 |
| Price: | $52.34 |
| as of Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:07:52 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Size: 9/16"
- Color: White
- Brand: Shimano
- Model: EPDT400WR
- Released on: 2012-08-07
- Dimensions: 3.30" h x 5.20" w x 7.10" l,
Features
- Much lighter step-in/out when compared to traditional pedals
- 60-Percent less step-in force
- 50-Percent less step-out force
- Dual sided pop-up cage with built-in reflectors for visibility
- Similar in quality to Shimano M520 pedal
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Michael Green
First of all here are my objectives. 1) A peddle that I can get into and out off quickly that will help me get more power on the upstrokes. 2) A peddle that is safe where it will quickly release to prevent a fall during an unforeseen stop.
I called Shimano and asked tech support for recommendations. They told me that based on my objectives, to buy their brand new Shimano Click'R PD-T400. It comes stock with the multiple release SM-SH56 cleat and it is uses lower spring tension to enable easier entry and exit.
I checked expert reviews on the PD-T400. Experts claimed that not only was entry and exit easy but the peddle did not unintentionally release during extreme upstrokes and it did release predictably when you wanted it to with barely a thought to prevent a fall.
Here is the product description for the new PD-T400 on Amazon:
"Click'R design has a much lighter step-in and release action. Step in action is 60% less than SPD. Release action is 50% less than SPD. Built-in reflectors for visibility make them perfect for urban/commuting use. Adjustable spring tension can be set to your preference. Outer cage offers additional support and security when not clipped in. Chromoly spindle. 507g."
Here are the drawbacks of the new PD-T400 peddle. 1) It doesn't look as cool as the PD-M540 because of the plastic platform surrounding the metal peddle.Shimano PD-M540 SPD Pedal 3) So far, I am one of the few bike riders to write a review. 4) Some riders may feel that they are too advanced for this peddle (I disagree. It is a superior peddle for any skill level from Beginner to Advanced. If you wish to do trick riding switch to the single release cleat.)
This peddle has exceeded my expectations. When I ride on the sidewalk to avoid heavy traffic, I must avoid light poles, hydrants, etc, that can cause serious injury if I hit them. This is the only peddle with a toe clip or binding that will release quickly enough to allow use on congested sidewalks. It is also great on the open road. I have never had an unintentional release during riding. But entry and release are far easier when they are intentional. That's because you cannot release this peddle by lifting up at the toe. Even releasing by lifting the heal is non-trivial. But release to the side or upward angle is fast and easy.
1/13/2013 Update
I still love the T400 peddles and have never regretted my switch from the M540. The negative comments on my review on the M540 are from bike riders who didn't test the T400.
Let me broaden this discussion with a similar argument that may have been going on about about 50 years ago.
From Wikipedia: The first downhill ski binding was invented in 1929. It was nicknamed "Bear Trap" which refers to the deathlike grip of the binding that lead to many injuries. They were replaced by heel-and-toe "safety bindings" in the mid-1960s, but remain in use in cross-country skiing to this day.
Clipless bicycle bindings are not safety release bindings but for the first few months of use, they may feel like "Bear Trap" bindings. They do not release in an emergency to prevent an accident. Why not? Because no manufacturers has developed that capability. Current bindings require a conscious decision by the rider to release the binding.
If you make a panic stop, can you release one of your bindings in under a second to prevent a fall and possible serious injury. If your answer is yes, the PD-M540 is a fine choice. If your answer is no, it takes 1 or more seconds and I might fall, you should switch to the T400. It is as close as you will be able to get to a safety release peddle binding.
What are the downsides to the T400 over the M540? There aren't any. Although some sources call it a beginner's first clipless binding, what does that mean? It means that a bike rider new to clipless bindings can learn how to use this binding faster than with other bindings. It doesn't mean the the bike rider will outgrow this binding and want to move on to more "advanced" bindings. The M540 binding will not hold any better than the T400 but the T400 will allow faster entry and exits and provide a faster learning curve.
Read the following review from a British Cycling Magazine: [...]
Them go to your local bike shop and take a test ride with both the M540 and the T400. If they don't have a testing program they probably will allow you to buy and return each within 30 days. I did this at REI and it didn't take me long to convince myself that the T400 was a major improvement. One of the advantages of REI is they have an unlimited return policy. If you think you might outgrow the T400 in a year or two, you can return it. To me that is worth the few extra dollars they charge. But I don't think that most bike riders will "outgrow" this binding.
It is an underrated superior binding.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
By Chelsea
Bought these pedals here and the Shimano Shoes from another website because they were a good deal and he loves both of them. The shoes work great with the pedals! Shipped promptly and the parts were brand new in box. The cleats were in the box but hiding in a smaller compartment so take the box apart before you think it is missing.
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