Shimano PD R540 SPD SL Road Pedals

Ask anyone who's put in hours and hours on the bike about pedals, and they'll likely make a single recommendation: Shimano. Shimano's pedals seem to last forever, require little to no maintenance, and cleats are easy to find when it comes time to replace them. The PD R540 SPD SL Pedal seen here is among Shimano's entry level pedals, but you don't sacrifice performance it's just a touch heavier than the Ultegra or Dura Ace offerings.