Got this on sale and it worth every penny. With only three contacts points on a bike, having a high quality high performing bike pedal is essential. The lighter weight and improved wider platform allows easy spinning and great power transfer through the pedals. If these are on sale definitely buy them.
I like everything about this pedal except its tightness. Pros lightweight, smooth rotation, large platform, excellent energy transfer. Cons It is very difficult to kick out of these pedals. This may be more of an issue with new cleats. I have the pedals on the lightest setting and repeatedly work on clicking in and out. However, I really need to concentrate on a technique that works and plan ahead when I'm going to kick out, because of the stiffness. I've ridden about 300 miles on these pedals and the yellow SPD-SL cleats to date. I've lubed the contact areas on the pedals and pivot point, and have even worked the pivot action thousands of times using soft jawed vice grips. My next option is to try blue cleats because they have less rotation, to see if that helps with kick out. The most consistent kick out technique I have found is to firmly press the front of the cleat forward against the front of the pedal clasp prior to rotating the heal outward.
These pedals are solidly made, have a very positive engagement mechanism, and are easy to flip with your toe before re-engaging. I have thousands of trouble free miles on previous generation Ultegra pedals, and I see no reason why these should be anything less than super reliable. I have no issue with weight as I don't think pedals are where you want a superlight component. You want a rock solid pedal that you never worry about. Other nice things - they look great and you can ride your bike in tennis shoes for short distances without discomfort or fear of slipping off. Just remember not to bunny hop.
Would buy again
I love it. Thanks to the reviews. It helped me to pick the R8000 SL Pedals.
I purchased these long spindle pedals. They feel so much better than my older narrower pedals. Love the simplicity of the SPD system.
I also have the dura ace 9100; these are very similar
I used to ride Dura Ace components, but Ultegra is so good now that when my old components wore out, I bought all Ultegra components. Like everything Shimano --- they just work.
Seemingly flawless in their design, build quality and performance these pedals will handle years of abuse and look good doing it.
I purchased these after I had bought the dura-ace version. These feel exactly the same. Small weight penalty but huge $ savings.
I purchased these after I had bought the dura-ace version. These feel exactly the same. Small weight penalty but huge $ savings.
Pro-level pedals, work great, just what I had expected
Great pedals for the price. Long lasting. My first set lasted well over 4 years
Best value,best functioning pedal for the money.
This is my third set of Shimano Ultegra pedals. They have a wide solid platform, are easy to clip in and out of, and they are durable.
I have used Shimano Ultegra pedals for many years. These are a great replacement pedal.
What else can you say! Shimano has a great pedal at a very good price!
Been riding this pedals for a month now ,very happy with them, lighter and more ground clearance than my old look pedals .Easy to clip in and out
