Carbon SPD-SL road race pedal
Shimano Dura-Ace PD-R9100 SPD-SL Road Pedals
Shimano's top SPD-SL pedal, still sold alongside the new SPD-SLR range for riders who want to keep their existing cleats. It pairs a thin carbon body with a three-bearing axle and a very low profile.
Highlights
Why we rate it
Ultra-thin profile
There is only 8.8mm from the axle centre to the cleat surface, which keeps the foot close to the spindle for efficient power transfer.
Three-bearing axle
Two ball bearings and one needle bearing share the load, giving a smooth, durable spindle.
Wide carbon platform
The large stainless-plated contact area supports the shoe and resists wear from cleat engagement.
Keeps your SPD-SL cleats
Works with the full SPD-SL cleat range (red, blue and yellow), which Shimano says it will keep supporting.
Two axle widths
Available with a standard or +4mm axle for riders who need a wider stance.
Tech specs
Specification
Manufacturer specification. Details may change without notice.
Specification
- Pedal system
- Shimano SPD-SL
- Body material
- Carbon composite with stainless steel plate
- Axle material
- Steel
- Bearings
- Three bearings: two ball, one needle
- Weight
- 228g per pair (claimed)
- Body height
- 8.8mm (axle centre to cleat contact)
- Axle length
- Standard 52mm or +4mm (E1) version
- Tension
- Adjustable
- Cleat included
- SM-SH12 blue (2 degrees front-pivot float), per Shimano and UK retailers
- Colour
- Black
In the box
- Includes
- Pair of Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedals
- Includes
- SM-SH12 blue SPD-SL cleats
- Includes
- Cleat fixing bolts
Ordering
Available from The Cycle Collective
Available to order through The Cycle Collective in Dorking. For availability, setup or advice, call 0203 148 6764 or email hello@thecyclecollective.cc.