Shimano PD-R550 SPD-SL Pedals: 310 g Per Pair (£53)
The Shimano PD-R550 is an entry-level SPD-SL road pedal with a resin body. We have not tested it. This page collects what Tredz lists and the current price.
Available now: Shimano PDR550 SPD SL Road Pedals — £52.99 at Tredz (listed RRP £79.99), correct at time of writing, 21 October 2026.
What the retailer lists
- Body: a wide, lightweight resin platform for a large shoe contact area.
- Axle: a sealed cartridge unit for low maintenance.
- Access: a low-profile, open design that makes cleat tension adjustments easy to reach.
- Cleats: supplied with the SM-SH11 yellow cleat (6 degrees of float). The SM-SH10 red (fixed) and SM-SH12 blue (2 degrees of float) are sold separately.
- Weight: 310 g per pair.
Where it fits for triathletes
The points below are our reading of the listed features, not test results.
- Budget upgrade. A resin SPD-SL pedal is a cheap way onto the same cleat system as Shimano’s more expensive road pedals.
- Shoe match. SPD-SL needs a three-hole road shoe, so check yours before buying.
- Price. At £52.99 it is £27.00 below the RRP.
- Price. At £52.99 it is £27.00 below the RRP.
Where to buy
Tredz lists the Shimano PDR550 SPD SL Road Pedals at £52.99 at time of writing, and the link below goes to the same product page.
Related guides
See also the Shimano PD-R7000 105 SPD-SL page and our best triathlon bike shoes guide.
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