I’m about to blow your mind. If you put “PD-EH500 pedal pin” into google, it’ll give you the answer.
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Shin shredders
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In a pedal theyre pins. In literally anything else theyre called set screws. If you need replacements you can buy them on amazon in bulk for cheaper than an official branded kit.
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Grub screw for the generic part. Cheap on Amazon. You’d have to confirm the thread pitch though.
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Annoying. I removed them all and am glad I did.
Altruistic_Value_970 on
Dumb question since I was looking at these pedals for my first Spd’s. I’ve never ridden cleats before, is it hard to get the pedal flipped and lined up right to clip into while riding?
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The pins on a Shimano PD-EH500 pedal are called pedal pins or replacement pins. These are essentially M4 metric set screws with a pointed or “cone-point” end, designed to improve grip on the flat side of the pedal. You can purchase genuine Shimano replacement pins with the part number [YL8498050](https://www.google.com/search?num=10&sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&hl=en&cs=1&sxsrf=AE3TifOcK-I-tcouvq2nsSuJHl39SqFl3Q%3A1757123673007&q=YL8498050&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnudXig8OPAxVDSDABHTLjGJUQxccNegQIBRAB&mstk=AUtExfCm_7LhGr0mpqZI6HJwlrIBsGoOBS5UgGyDY_zzJ_yNgZCw3PetBZX3UoINPA9DIi52kwlxXsg1pkZ4FFLgXJrNaFd1lI0Rx4Pl31UIUxYXcDsODYH6lHMqvdyZ_FK4fFPdmhEzcDv4uQK90lOVCzQmAO32U4byEj2hzGfrN7OF3DY&csui=3), or source similar M4 x 6mm set screws from a hardware store.
* [**Pedal Pins**](https://www.google.com/search?num=10&sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&hl=en&cs=1&sxsrf=AE3TifOcK-I-tcouvq2nsSuJHl39SqFl3Q%3A1757123673007&q=Pedal+Pins&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnudXig8OPAxVDSDABHTLjGJUQxccNegQIERAB&mstk=AUtExfCm_7LhGr0mpqZI6HJwlrIBsGoOBS5UgGyDY_zzJ_yNgZCw3PetBZX3UoINPA9DIi52kwlxXsg1pkZ4FFLgXJrNaFd1lI0Rx4Pl31UIUxYXcDsODYH6lHMqvdyZ_FK4fFPdmhEzcDv4uQK90lOVCzQmAO32U4byEj2hzGfrN7OF3DY&csui=3)**:**.The most common name for these small, threaded pins that screw into the pedal body to provide grip.
* [**Metric Set Screws:**.](https://www.google.com/search?num=10&sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&hl=en&cs=1&sxsrf=AE3TifOcK-I-tcouvq2nsSuJHl39SqFl3Q%3A1757123673007&q=Metric+Set+Screws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnudXig8OPAxVDSDABHTLjGJUQxccNegQIIBAD&mstk=AUtExfCm_7LhGr0mpqZI6HJwlrIBsGoOBS5UgGyDY_zzJ_yNgZCw3PetBZX3UoINPA9DIi52kwlxXsg1pkZ4FFLgXJrNaFd1lI0Rx4Pl31UIUxYXcDsODYH6lHMqvdyZ_FK4fFPdmhEzcDv4uQK90lOVCzQmAO32U4byEj2hzGfrN7OF3DY&csui=3)They are technically M4 metric set screws, often described by their size and type, such as M4 x 6mm.
* [**Cone-Point Screws:**.](https://www.google.com/search?num=10&sca_esv=39d1a7f4746557b0&hl=en&cs=1&sxsrf=AE3TifOcK-I-tcouvq2nsSuJHl39SqFl3Q%3A1757123673007&q=Cone-Point+Screws&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnudXig8OPAxVDSDABHTLjGJUQxccNegQIHxAD&mstk=AUtExfCm_7LhGr0mpqZI6HJwlrIBsGoOBS5UgGyDY_zzJ_yNgZCw3PetBZX3UoINPA9DIi52kwlxXsg1pkZ4FFLgXJrNaFd1lI0Rx4Pl31UIUxYXcDsODYH6lHMqvdyZ_FK4fFPdmhEzcDv4uQK90lOVCzQmAO32U4byEj2hzGfrN7OF3DY&csui=3)The original Shimano pins have a cone-shaped end designed to dig into your shoes for better traction.
Where to find them:
* **Genuine Shimano Parts:**You can buy official replacement pins from bicycle shops or online retailers like [Condor Cycles](https://www.condorcycles.com/en-us/products/shimano-pd-t8000-pd-eh500-pedal-pins) or [Cambria Bike](https://cambriabike.com/products/shimano-pd-t8000-replacement-pedal-pins).
* **Hardware Stores:**You can also find them at hardware stores, as they are essentially a standard size of metric set screw.
Technically a set screw. Shimano calls them [pins](https://pitcrewcycles.com/products/shimano-xt-pd-t8000-eh500-pedal-replacement-pins-yl8498050?variant=43311878996122&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11290484074&gclid=CjwKCAjwlOrFBhBaEiwAw4bYDSK0bR3ZQ-B2O9hxdlgYWVkZ5mCk8IByVfbfLh96QIGMAxl1uJgXYxoCqo0QAvD_BwE)
I’m about to blow your mind. If you put “PD-EH500 pedal pin” into google, it’ll give you the answer.
Shin shredders
In a pedal theyre pins. In literally anything else theyre called set screws. If you need replacements you can buy them on amazon in bulk for cheaper than an official branded kit.
Grub screw for the generic part. Cheap on Amazon. You’d have to confirm the thread pitch though.
Annoying. I removed them all and am glad I did.
Dumb question since I was looking at these pedals for my first Spd’s. I’ve never ridden cleats before, is it hard to get the pedal flipped and lined up right to clip into while riding?