The almost indestructible Shimano SPD pedal range has been my go-to pedal for as long as I can remember riding mountain bikes, from throwing my leg over my first ever mountain bike – the classic Specialized Stumpjumper and throughout my (minor) XC racing career in the '90s.
The Shimano SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) pedal has always been the reliable, top performer and the first addition to any bike I've owned and tested. It just works and is perfectly adaptable from XC riding to cyclocross racing. The pedals have also shown versatility by slotting in as a popular choice as a gravel bike option too, and proven itself to be one of the best mountain bike products ever made.
