Shimano PD-R550 black

Shimano PD-R550 black road clipless pedals

The Shimano PD-R550 black road pedal is designed for cyclists looking for a reliable, high-performance, and easy-to-use SPD-SL pedal. Thanks to its wide platform, extensive spring tension adjustment range, and robust design, it offers excellent stability and efficient power transfer with every pedal stroke.

Designed for road cycling, the PD-R550 carries on SHIMANO's heritage of design, quality, and performance. Its wider entry point facilitates engagement, while its composite body combines lightness, stiffness, and durability.

The extra-wide platform improves the contact area and optimizes the transmission of pedaling power. The stainless steel pedal body reinforces the overall strength, reduces axle flex during rotation, and improves wear resistance over time.

Features

Voltage adjustment

Wide range of spring tension adjustment.

Entrance

Wider entry for easier engagement.

Body

Composite body.

Platform

Extra wide platform for maximum efficiency in transmitting pedaling force.

Pedal body

The stainless steel pedal body is stronger, reduces axle flex during rotation and is more resistant to wear.

Design

The SHIMANO legacy for design, quality and performance.

Specifications

Model

PD-R550

Series

SHIMANO

Kind

SPD-SL

Fixing

One side only

Cartridge axle

Yes

Waterproof mechanism

Yes

Wedge float adjustment

Yes

Wedges included

Yes

Optional wedges

Yes

Reflector

SM-PD65

Large platform

Yes

Stacking height

16.5 mm

Center of the pedals

53 mm

Angular freedom

32°

Average weight

310 g per pair

Noticed

Extended spring tension range

Color

Black or grey

SPD-SL Technology

The SPD-SL system is a road cycling pedal platform developed in collaboration with Shimano shoes, which allows for better power transfer from pedaling to the bike. The extra-wide cleat with a compact profile distributes energy more evenly over a larger surface area and transmits it more efficiently to the bike, even under extreme pedaling loads.

The complete system, optimized for the cyclist, improves endurance on long rides and provides greater pedaling comfort.

Advantages of the SPD-SL system

Efficient transmission of pedaling power

The SPD-SL system, dedicated to road cycling, benefits from a wide pedal body platform and a very efficient pedal-shoe interface to efficiently transfer the cyclist's power during maximum efforts.

Secure connection with the bike

SPD-SL pedals and cleats ensure a direct and secure connection between cycling shoes and pedals for optimal power transfer during intense efforts.

Choice between different types of wedges

The three types of SPD-SL cleats - yellow, red and blue - offer specific angular freedom ranges and pivot point positions, ensuring performance adapted to different biomechanics and different styles of practice.

Durable and stable

The SHIMANO SPD-SL cleats offer lasting performance thanks to their composite construction and injection-molded main body. The TPU end caps improve grip, stability while walking, and reduce the risk of dirt buildup.

Made to last

The SPD-SL pedals feature a wider pedal body for stable and even load distribution, as well as durable chromoly steel axles with low-maintenance sealed bearings for smooth and long-lasting operation.

Adjusting the spring tension

The force required to engage and disengage the foot can be easily adjusted. Decreasing the spring tension makes it easier to release, while increasing it allows for a firmer connection during intensive use.