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CMiller
01-07-2018, 12:08 PM
I am putting SPDs on a vintage frame with all silver components. Any recommendations on something all silver, and hopefully lightweight? SPD for mountain shoes, not SPD-SL for road. Or maybe a good adapter?
Thanks!
supercharger
01-07-2018, 12:13 PM
SHIMANO PD-A600 That's what I've got on a retro-build
supercharger
01-07-2018, 12:15 PM
Shimano PD-A600 That's what I've got on a retro-build.
AngryScientist
01-07-2018, 12:36 PM
PD-A530 or A600 are what you're after.
instantturtle
01-07-2018, 12:42 PM
And they’re nice since they double SPD and platform (I have an old pair of A520s).
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CMiller
01-07-2018, 12:58 PM
A600 looks perfect! Thanks all
AngryScientist
01-07-2018, 01:19 PM
be aware that the A600 comes in a dark grey color, which i believe is much more common now also. they are a nice finish, but definitely not bright silver. you can still find the silver ones, just be aware they are not all silver.
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I use the A 600s. But not only are they a dark/medium gray, the color scratches up easily, and then they look terrible. The A 520s are all silver, and I think the M 520s are the same pedal, also all silver,
palincss
01-07-2018, 01:34 PM
I am putting SPDs on a vintage frame with all silver components. Any recommendations on something all silver, and hopefully lightweight? SPD for mountain shoes, not SPD-SL for road. Or maybe a good adapter?
PD-M747
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The PD-A520 is one model down from the A600. It's also a lightweight, single sided, spd pedal that uses the standard 2 bolt spd cleat. I differs from the A600 in that the A520 has a polished silver finish and a simple bearing system. I have them on a few vintage bikes, and I think they look fine. You can easily buff the logo off the sides with fine steel wool for a stealthy look.
CMiller
01-07-2018, 06:03 PM
Turns out I had a 520 in the parts bin, so it's decided!
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