I use DA 7900 and Ultegra pedals on my other bikes and, more often than not, have trouble clipping back in due to the pedal being upside down. It appears that Shimano weighted these DA9000 ones so that 95% of the time they are toe up, allowing me to clip right back in. Also, the blue cleats seem to snap in better and I like the reduced float.
Replaced a set of Ultegra pedals where the bearings had failed. These new pedals are nice. They clip in easier - seem to be better balanced to allow you to clip in easier than older pedals. Have about 500 miles on them and not seeing any significant wear. Have another set on my Sunday bike with the new plastic body, and they've held up nicely over the past 18 months.
Again awesome pedals! Comfortable, lightweight and easy to get into. Also they look great and match my group set. Could not ask for a better deal.
These are really nice pedals and last a long time. But what I really like is the re-sale value on ebay. DuraAce has a higher re-sale value. I like the Ultegra pedals too but DA tends to draw a much higher sale price on ebay. That difference tends to wash out any cost savings of buying Ultegra.
Lightweight with a nice wide platform for your foot. The tightness is relatively easy to adjust, which is good, because clipping in and out can be a little difficult.
Only thing it needs is to be lighter
Like almost all Shimano equipment , these pedals are a great value for a high end product. Smooth entry and release, large foot platform, and last a long time.
They are everything I want in a pedal.
Shimano Dura-Ace PD 9000 Pedals This is a great product and there is no down side.....Light weight, durable and look great!
Like all Shimano Dura Ace, total quality
There is nothing I can say other than .....WOW!
Do yourself a favor and Definitely upgrade!
I upgraded to these pedals from the Ultegras. The Dura-Ace are so much smoother. Also, the entrance and exit from the pedals is much easier. Really glad I upgraded to these pedals.
I bought these when they first came out to replace my first generation Dura-Ace pedals.
They are very light and offer a wider platform than the first generation.
I'm also using the Shimano blue cleats that came with set. They offer one degree of float as opposed to the yellows which offer seven or eight degrees. ( Can't remember exactly.)
I like the blue cleats much better. They do offer some float and pivot, but at least now I don't feel like my foot is sliding all over like the yellows seemed to allow.
