Pedal Question: Shimano M540 vs. M520

[Mackie]

Anybody know the diff. between these two pedals? there's quite the price difference between the two, given that the only apparent difference is the color & a bit of weight. Or am I missing something?
Thanks in advance.

[MtnbikeMike]

It's just the weight.

[GumbaFish]

Pretty sure it is just the weight, the mechanism is the same. I just got some m520's for that reason, i'm not racing or anything so the small weight wasnt a big issue and for the price I think they are a great deal. Simple and reliable, nothing fancy.

[Jeff 151]

52 grams

[rockracing]

the axle is diff, 540's can only use an allen key to tighten, 520'a have normal one, 40's look much more cleaner in the asthetics dept. imo,

pics say a 100 words ;)

http://www.paul-lange.de/shimano/schuhe/Pedaleschuhe_2004/PD-M540.jpg

http://www.cycletechinc.com/PD6490.jpg

[Mackie]

Thanks all.
Now can anyone tell me about these - they are Ritcheys that use the same cleat as the 540s & 520s
Super cheap at Nashbar right now. Are they any good?