Shimano XTR SPD Pedal Review
Shimano XTR Pedal
Shimano has long been a class leader in the bicycle industry so it is no surprise that these Shimano XTR bike pedals are good. We're going to review the top of the category from Shimano, the Shimano XTR Mountain bike pedal.
The first thing I noted when I took a look at these Shimano XTR bike pedals is that they are not particularly lightweight, especially considering these are billed as a race pedal. Don't get me wrong, they aren't exactly a pig of a pedal but at 327 grams they are not the lightest offering in the bunch. To me personally, that's just fine. I beat the snot out of my equipment and I'd rather sacrifice a touch of weight to get a pedal that is strong like bull and the Shimano XTR is just that.
A hallmark of a quality mountain pedal is not only how strong it is, not how durable it is but also how functional it is. A key requirement for a good mountain bike pedal is the ability to shed mud and the latest incarnation from Shimano does a great job of that. Considering the design I would have to say it isn't quite as good as something like a Crank Brothers Eggbeater when it comes to shedding mud but it does a good job of it.
While the Shimano XTR mountain bike pedal may not shed mud as well as some of the others, what it does offer is hands down, industry leading entry/exit manners and these pedals are a breeze to clip in or out of and that is extremely comforting to most mountain bike riders. Hands down the Shimano XTR beats Crank Brothers or Time and even Look pedals when it comes to getting in and out. It works like a breeze.
So let's recap what the Shimano XTR pedal has to offer, extremely durable and hardcore pedal that will probably work even when sunk in a bog or subjected to rock strike after rock strike. It's a great looking pedal that looks good, works great and is guaranteed to last a long time...what exactly more could you look for in a mountain bike pedal.
If you are like me and you expect your gear to work when you need it to work, then the Shimano XTR SPD mountain bike pedal is the one for you. Hands down.
MSRP: $199.99
Weight: 327g
Colors: Blue or Gray
Float: 5 degrees
Alloy: Cromoly/alloy steel
Buy on Ebay
MSRP on Shimano XTR SPD pedals is approximately $199.99 and typically sell for $179.99 at many online retailers. You should be able to kill that deal by shopping on Ebay. Check out these Shimano XTR SPD pedal auctions below.
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 Shimano XTR 2010 PD M970 MTB Pedals NEW SPD FAST SHIP  US $120.65
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 Shimano XTR 2010 PD M970 MTB Bike Pedals NEW SPD XT US $128.65
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 SET LEFT RIGHT SHIMANO XTR CLIPLESS PD M970 SPD PEDALS US $15.25
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 NEW SHIMANO XTR SPD PEDALS W SH 51 CLEATS 325GrsSAVE$ US $100.00
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 Shimano SM PD22 SPD Pedal ADAPTOR M959 540 xt xtr xpedo US $9.99
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 New 2009 Shimano XTR SPD Pedals PD M970 US $113.95
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April 5th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
These pedals are rock solid and work great. I dig em because they are simple, take a beating and work great….plus they work good with mountain bike shoes and use the SPD style clips.
I’ve had these on several bikes and can’t see using anything else.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Unless you live in muck, or weight is utmost concern for you, this are the best pedals on the planet. SPD in general gives one a superior connection to the bike. in comparisons, eggbeaters and their derivatives gives you a floating sensation (sucks…), fall apart and require non-stop maintenance. These sweet boys just ask for one thing: ride us…