The proven 970 pedal was already legendary. Now Shimano has tricked it out, and for the first time, their best MTB pedal carries the XTR label. Same basic design as before, but now saves about 2 ounces over the old design (for rotating weight, that's huge!)
Submitted by
BBW
a Weekend Warrior
from Plano, TX Date Reviewed: October 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Moore fun & Holy cross, fruita Co
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Have been using it for 5 years on 3 bikes; they have been slaped against rocks a million times and keep asking for more. Though as hell
Weaknesses:
if is extremely muddy, I will look to CB but just that
Similar Products Used:
CB but they have been damaged. CS is very good but i don't like to be without pedals every few months
Bike Setup:
trail bike
Bottom Line:
5 years and no problem.... i'm going to retire the ones that I have to get new equipment, guess what? they will be XTR AGAIN!!!
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Submitted by
Mr.E.D.
a Weekend Warrior
from St-Polycarpe,Qc Date Reviewed: October 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
many
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Le Suroit
Strengths:
strenght is Shimano
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
similar would be all my other shimano pedals I've owned,cause my egg beaters would not last one season with out having them serviced.(had 3 pairs going to make sure I could ride).
Bike Setup:
perfectly
Bottom Line:
they are heavier but I don't need more than one pair cause of failliure.They don't need rebuilding.So the price is not that bad after all. Can't believe "Crankypants"(previous review),having problems cause of size allen key.Start reading instuctions,saves money!
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Submitted by
ktool
a Cross Country Rider
from Oshawa, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: October 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
3 Stage
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Cash Converters
Strengths:
Everything. Beat the crap out of them, kick the mud off and get going. Bought them because of the price( new in box) and can't believe I didn't do it sooner!!
Weaknesses:
No such thing
Similar Products Used:
Came from Crank Bros Acid 1
Bike Setup:
FSRXC
Bottom Line:
If you can get these get them. I am not trashing the other pedals BUT these are superior.
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Submitted by
Butcher67
a Racer
from Fort Collins, CO, USA Date Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
This pedal has it all. Easy to get in/out, predictable. You don't pull out when you don't want to. Very servicable. Bullit proof construction. Kind to carbon soled racing shoes.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Early and lesser Shimano, Ritchey, Time, Crank Brothers
Bike Setup:
I have them on all my bikes.
Bottom Line:
These are the pedals for the hardest of hard core XC and trail riders. They are built to last. You put them on and forget about them. They are not the lightest pedal out there but from my experience you pay a price in durability for anything lighter. Mud clearing is very good with the open design but is not as good as the egg beaters/Time. The pedal to shoe interface does not groove out the sole of your shoe like Time and Egg beater.
Very high quality and well engineered. They are expensive but worth every penny and then some if you ride a lot.
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Submitted by
jkkfam89
a Weekend Warrior
from Hartland Date Reviewed: July 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Highland Rec
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Easy in, easy out. Great for climbs and very strong. Quiet compared to others. Very pleased with these
Weaknesses:
Took a lot of skin off my ankle!
Similar Products Used:
Eggbeaters
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 (08) XT and xtr componants.
Bottom Line:
Great product for the price. Never had a problem with mine. They are strong and quiet. Worth every dome!
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Submitted by
steviecj
a Cross Country Rider
from Incline Village, NV, USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Tahoe Rim
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Excellent clip in and exit characteristics. Don't know what is different from the XT level pedal, but this pedal works so much better, especially stepping back in while riding. Snow, mud, sand, nothing seems to bother it.
Weaknesses:
None, except price.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT, Ritchie Logic
Bike Setup:
Intense Spider XVP, Fox fork, Shimano XTR Groupo, Sidi shoes.
Bottom Line:
Wouldn't ride anything else.
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Submitted by
crankypants
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
.
Weaknesses:
Spring tension bolt which on the 970's has been reduced to a 2 or 2.5mm allen key from a larger size on the 959s and other SPDs strips very easily at the tool interface once you start to tighten them up half way even when they were lubed up with penetrating oil. So if they are getting loose on you be really careful, use a HQ new allen key and soak the part.
Similar Products Used:
.
Bike Setup:
.
Bottom Line:
.
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Submitted by
iceaxe
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, Mi USA Date Reviewed: March 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Poto
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Solid Construction, light weight, good mud shedding ability great retention mechanism, easy on carbon sled shoes, stable platform, and very adjustable
Weaknesses:
Still not as light as the Egg beaters... can't think of anything else
Similar Products Used:
Crank Egg beaters (great product!), previous shimano pedals, various time pedals.
Bike Setup:
Castellano softail, Raceface Deus XC cranks, Specialized BG pro carbon MTB shoes
Bottom Line:
These pedals are great if you like the solid engagement mechanism of previous Shimano pedals. Their performance is largely unaffected by mud-- unlike earlier shimano pedals. These pedals are also much easier on carbon soled shoes when compared with egg beaters and time pedals. Sure you can use a shoe shield with the Egg beaters, but on my shoes, there was a significant amount of play between the pedal and shoe with these installed. Over all, I prefer the more pronounced retention system to the more buttery operation of Times & Egg beaters.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Liverpool Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Llandegla
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Merlin Cycles
Strengths:
Superb and dependable entry and exit in all conditions. Very well designed and constructed. Light for the robustness. Bearings.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Marin Rift Zone
Bottom Line:
After having used the M595 for years without any trouble what so ever it was a natural progression to these pedals. And all the essentials are there with a reduction in weight created by a hollow axle. There is no better SPD on the market. Simple!
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Submitted by
gilabear
a Cross Country Rider
from Venezuela and New Mexico Date Reviewed: February 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
CDT in the Gila (New Mexico)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Gila Hike & Bike
Strengths:
Quality, strong, simple, maintenance free.
Weaknesses:
None...except need a big allen wrench to remove.
Similar Products Used:
First generation SPD pedals (on my road bike), 2nd generation, and the latest versions SPD, e.g., have a pair of M520s on my Litespeed.
Bike Setup:
1996 Merlin: rigid Ritchey fork. White Industries ENO hub and 18T freewheel. Thomson seatpost & stem, WTB Pure V saddle, riser carbon bar, XT V-brakes w/Odyssey Ti brake booster. WTB front wheel. Fat Ritchey tires.
Bottom Line:
I like Shimano pedals. I've used them since the early 90's. I like these XTR version. They seem to work really well. I weigh about 220 lbs and the bearings have not shown any play in the three years I used them. Bomber!
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Submitted by
Ian
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryland Date Reviewed: December 24, 2008
Heavy against something like eggbeaters
the "XTR" on the side gets scratched off easily
Similar Products Used:
Many Variations of SPDs
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel EX 7
XTR pedals Formula Brakes Selle Italia Saddle
Bottom Line:
Great pedals. I had 505s stock on my bike and they worked, but they weren't that smooth and they didn't always give a reassuring click. I looked at the 540s and then found these for $90 on amazon. I jumped on them and they haven't disappointed. They always give me a reassuring click when i click in and they have hit many rocks and still only surface scratching. They are smooth and light compared to all the other SPDs. I would highly recommend these to a friend but the problem is that they cost $200 MSRP. Get these if you have the money, but if you don't go for the 540s.
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Submitted by
40hills
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: December 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bent Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$128.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycles
Strengths:
Very precise entry and exit. Smoooove rotation. Fairly light weight, but not stupid light. Durable.
Weaknesses:
I haven't opened them up yet, but I consider loose ball bearings a weakness. I don't want to mess with them. I'd rather just replace a cartridge bearing like you do with a Crank Bro's pedal. Not a big deal, but the finish wears off quickly.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 525(?). Crank Bro Eggbeater SL and Candy SL. Bought X-Pedo pedals once because they were light, but returned them immediately after seeing how fragile they looked.
Bike Setup:
Trek Top Fuel 69er.
Bottom Line:
I had a hard time choosing between the Candy SL's and these XTR's. I really like the design of the Candies from a mechanical point of view and they are lighter weight, but I think the XTR's are more durable. However, what really tipped the scales to the XTR is the slightly smaller angle required to exit the pedal. It's only a subtle difference, but in panic get-offs or biffs I think the XTR is actually easier to exit. I also like how there's a firm feel as you bump up against the clip(?) so you know when you're about to clip out. With the Crank Bro's it's sort of a vague point where you can't quite tell when you're about to clip out. Finally, I think that the Crank Bro's pedals feel too "skatey" or slippery like you're standing on ball bearings... it's worse when your shoe is wet. The XTR's feel the same, wet or dry. I like the more consistent feeling.
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Submitted by
wyo_biker
a Weekend Warrior
from Encampment, WY, USA Date Reviewed: December 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
my secret
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$105.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky Cycling
Strengths:
Seems like a really solid, well built pedal. Easy to clip into and clip out of. Simple to adjust pedal tension.
Weaknesses:
None that I have found.
Similar Products Used:
Various.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Element 30 (2007)
Bottom Line:
A really solid, well built pedal. With a little practice it is simple to clip into. The pedal adjustment is simple to use to adjust clipout tension. I have managed to clip into these pedals with "a lot" of mud/snow caked to the bottom of my shoes!
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Submitted by
skiandbikebum
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: November 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Jumping Pound, Cox Hill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Easy in, Easy out, light, durable, shed mud
Weaknesses:
a little heavier than eggbeaters, but sooooo much better
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo SPD's, Crank Bros Eggbeater (cromo)
Bike Setup:
2008 Yeti 575 carbon - xt/xtr build
Bottom Line:
I got tired of crashing and injuring my left elbow becasue I couldn't unclip my left foot from my eggbeaters. Took a flier on the xtr's when the were on sale at Nashbar, and the CDN$ was trading above the US$ (those were the days...). I highly recommend these pedals. I put them on at the beginning of this 2008 season, adjusted the retention to my liking, and have not given them another thought. This is the way all non-consumable bike parts should work! I rode the Bow80 in (Sept 08)and slogged through about 20-30km of deep ugly quagmire. Unbelievably, the xtr's still functioned perfectly with what seemed like 5 pounds of mud on each shoe.
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Submitted by
dumanichi
a Cross Country Rider
from Richfield, UT USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Amazon
Strengths:
Easy to clip in and out. Looks really awesome on the bike. Improves pedaling efficency bigtime!
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
This is my first clipless experience.
Bike Setup:
2008 Rockhopper with 2.5 Kenda Nevegals
Bottom Line:
I have wasted so much time with toe clips. I wish I would have gone clippless a long time ago. I had about ten minutes of practice and I was off to the trails. Really easy to learn how to use. Toe clips were more complicated than this by far! For efficency and safety reasons I would recommend these pedals to anyone who is serious about mountain biking. I gave this 5 chillis because if you look around you can find it for a much better price than MSRP.
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Submitted by
cnc
a Cross Country Rider
from manchester , ct Date Reviewed: September 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
case mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
easy clip in and out , looks , smoothness
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
crankbrother eggbeaters and candy's , stratline platforms
Bike Setup:
kona kula primo,all xtr and bontrager xxx , mavic cossmax sl , chris king
Bottom Line:
these pedals are great.i have always used crankbrothers eggbeaters for years.i always wanted to try spd's so i bought these.these pedals are sick.they click in in out so much smoother than the crankbrother eggbeaters.they weigh about 65 grams more but you can't really tell when riding.i am sold on these xtr spd's now.i highly recommend these pedals.
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Submitted by
a m
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Colorado Entire State
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
XTR dependable
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
richtey ti
Bike Setup:
Yeti
Bottom Line:
For the rider that wants a dependable product in all conditions.
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Submitted by
Luigi
a Weekend Warrior
from Rvk Date Reviewed: February 21, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
STRONG!!! and easy in and out. Fitted them 19 months ago and I have crashed repeatedly on pavement and rocks and used them in rain, salt and muddy conditions without any troubles.
Weaknesses:
, heavier than CrankBr. but much stronger.
Similar Products Used:
time and crankbrothers
Bike Setup:
MCM Carbon with lots of nice stuff on it
Bottom Line:
I highly recomend them to anyone. I´d probably trust them for light Downhill rides!
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Submitted by
Patrick Belval
a Cross Country Rider
from Ste-Thérèse Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All of them
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
ABCCycle
Strengths:
Stiffness, mud shedding and easy clipping (in or out)
Weaknesses:
Its price...
Similar Products Used:
Shimano basic SPD (PD-520) pedals that came basic with the Stumpy.
Very impressive pedals that are fantastic when it comes to clipping in or out. I often fell down with the other SPD pedals since they were tougher to clip in or out and they had a tendency to unclip themselves when I jumped (pushing the bike up with my legs) even if they were properly adjusted. I no longer have the problem with the XTR's. I am still unsure if I will go for XT pedals on my new ETSX-70 or buy a new pair of XTR, but I will probably try the lower-priced XT pedals.
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Submitted by
Nicholas
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane Australia Date Reviewed: January 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything with lots of hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Torpedo 7
Strengths:
Reliability, and maintenance free operation. Adjustability.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
PDM505, Crank Bros Candy SL
Bike Setup:
29er Hardtail
Bottom Line:
I put these pedals on my GF Paragon as an upgrade to the existing M505 to save some weight and for better mud shedding capability. I thought about some Eggbeaters but prefered the solidness and more positive clip in of the XTR. These pedals have been the only component on the bike that have required absolutely no attention after over 5000km of dirt riding. When you get something that good on your bike it has to get 5 hot chillis all round.
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Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from Norcal Date Reviewed: November 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere in Tahoe with friends
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Reputation and bullet proof with a three year warranty. In and out of em quick!
Weaknesses:
weight for all the weenies
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Time ATAC Carbon Speedplay frogs
Bike Setup:
Blur LT Fox Trail Tune Fox rp23 SRAM XO kit
Bottom Line:
I have used Speedplay frogs for years and finally got tired of 80 bucks a year to rebuild em twice. I put my new shimano pedals on for my first ride and was extremely satisfied. I am more stable in my pedal, easy clip in and out, and the spring tension is adjustable. If your'e tired of rebuilding frogs give these pedals a go! So far they are a lot more stable than any other pedal I've used. My foot doesn't hop around while getting out of the saddle etc. Not one unplanned release. I like the balanced float; not too much or too little. Stability, bombproof, and a three year warranty with out all the hassles of greasing things, rebuilding things, and more time grinning from riding.
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Submitted by
alex lee
a Weekend Warrior
from houston, TX Date Reviewed: November 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
ho chi minh
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$144.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
engineering, ease of clipping in, lighter than previous models,
Weaknesses:
heavier than crank bros. (but way much better in the engineering dept.)
Similar Products Used:
crank bros.
Bike Setup:
specialized stumpjumper comp w/ xtr shifters and rear deraillers
Bottom Line:
I bought a pair of crank bros. cromo pedals thinking, "hey this would be a great change from spUdS." the look of crank bros. really enticed me. lean looking like a ferrari. but when i used it. i had the most trouble clipping in. i thought,"hey, i must conform to the way this clips in." conform i did for several weeks. the way i noticed to clip in was to move laterally forward until you feel you hit the front bar, then push down your heel. ok sounds good. but i haven't ridden a bike (and single track in 13 years.)[was overseas.] so as usual, i'm Goofy in the trails. clipping in was a real B?t?h! especially if you are tired (hint: out of shape.) So i went to per___m___e bike shop, and saw xtr pedals on sale! got me them bad boys. i hooked it up and tested it, it was BLISS!!! GO GET A PAIR OF XTR PEDALS, you won't regret it! it clipped in effortlessly. i didn't have to stop and think, ok find the front bar (go forward), and press down. HERE, i just go CLIP IN! wow, life is so much easier now! i want to present a neutral point of view, but wow, life is so much better with shimano XTRs. Dunno how the crank bros. aficianados say how it is so easy to clip in, I SAY, "BUNCH OF BULL!" take in from me, i like the best equipment for my bike, but crank bros. don't cut it for me. SHIMANO IS STILL KING. they were the ones who first came out with clipless mtb (correct me if i am wrong), and with all those years of experience, they know what they are doing. So it's a NO BRAINER, shimano XTR pedals all the way for me bro!
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Submitted by
Gerald B
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FL Date Reviewed: August 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Santo's
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Light, strong, reliable, and bullet proof.
Weaknesses:
Not as light as other pedals out there
Similar Products Used:
M520
Bike Setup:
2004 Raleigh Ram 2.0 heavily modded
Bottom Line:
These pedals are awesome!!! They are a lot lighter than the M520s. But they are not considered very light-weight pedals. If you ride in rough terrain and need a pedal that will take a licking and keep on ticking, then this is the one!! There were other pedals I was considering that were lighter weight, but I wanted a pedal that would take a beating. Plus I am partial to XTR!! :)
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Submitted by
Iwan Kemp
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: August 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Harkerville, Knysna
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
City Cycles
Strengths:
Strong Clips in easy ( when relatively mud-free)
Weaknesses:
Doesn't always clip in first time when there's mud in the cleats / pedal platform
Similar Products Used:
Xpedo
Bike Setup:
Titus Moto-lite II with the bells and whistels
Bottom Line:
I like these, but I am not 100% convinced it's the best out there...and at this price you'd kinda expect that to be the case. Doing research on what to try after this.
Having said that, these aren't crap. They have sustained a knock or two against a couple of rocks and they still last. Just the clipping issue.
3 chilis...not too goo, not too bad. Just average. If they were cheaper I wouldn't mind.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Racer
from Essex, UK Date Reviewed: July 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Epping Forest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
Great look and finish - but who cares about that... it has XTR written on them!
Weaknesses:
Not too light... The ends which also have XTR written on them scratches off really easily when you lean the bike on it's side.
Similar Products Used:
Other SPD pedals.
Bike Setup:
2007 Trek 9.8
Bottom Line:
A great pedal, which you can boast about. I them it on my Cross bike and Mountain bike, so they must be good :) Easily adjustable and the best SPD pedal i've ever used. Not as good at mud shedding as the EggBeater pedals though.
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Submitted by
Forest Kelly
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CO, USA Date Reviewed: July 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Hall Ranch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bicycle Outfitter
Strengths:
Solid Shimano Product. Easy in, easy out and very basic cleanup...
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Other SPDs, Crank Bros...suck
Bike Setup:
This one is a New Mongoose Canaan with Fox Float RP2 in rear and Fox Float 100RL up front. XT all around with Juicy 5 Disks F/R.
Bottom Line:
As always, Shimano has the most solid pedals out there. I've tried to go with the cheaper brands and they just don't measure up. You may add a few grams, but this is Mountain biking afterall... What's important to me is getting in and out on the fly and this pedal does that. And it's their first XTR pedal. It lives up to the distinction. Buy them the next chance you get!!!
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Submitted by
Willem Boom
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend, OR Date Reviewed: May 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Storm King
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$114.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
WOW! These are awesome. I have tried soooo many differnet pedals. Finally this just CLICK for me. Light as well. Look great!!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Shimano Pedals, Crank Brothers
Bike Setup:
Ventana Pantera, All 2007 XT Drivetrain and Brakes, Thomson, Chris King, the best stuff... Fox Float Fork and RP23 Rear Shock
Bottom Line:
BUY THEM!!!
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Submitted by
Charles P.
a Cross Country Rider
from Windsor, Ca. U.S. Date Reviewed: April 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Simple adjustment, Classic Shimano function, only better
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
M747, and a slew of unmentionables
Bike Setup:
'99 Ibis Mojo, SID Team, '07 XTR, Race Face Deus XC, Thomson stem and seatpost
Bottom Line:
Classic shimano function only better. I have never a pedal so easy to get into. Click in tension is much improved over the old 747's. Expensive, but what isn't that says XTR on it. Anyone who wants a decent looking, simple to operate, bomb proof pedal, then this is it.
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Submitted by
Thor
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Exceptional lightness for Shimano; beautiful craftsmanship; clicks in easily and out easily; adjustable
Weaknesses:
None, really, except perhaps that they are not weight weenie light
Similar Products Used:
Time, crank brothers, other Shimano
Bike Setup:
Seven Sola ti; Race Face; Moots ti seatpost; Bontrager XXX carbon bar; Avid SL; XTR hubs; SRAM X0
Bottom Line:
After using some cheaper Shimano pedals for a few years, I decided that I would try various other pedals. I wasn't unhappy with crank brothers or my Time pedals, but I wasn't excited either. Then I bought these. There's no doubt in my mind as to which ones I prefer. I click in and out of these oh so nicely. The adjustability is good, but they just feel right.
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Submitted by
Dougie
a Cross Country Rider
from Auckland Date Reviewed: March 25, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Crank-It Cycle
Strengths:
Acceptable weight; easy to get in and out but felt solidly clipped in. XTR pedals felt like it was made for me; everything was just 'right.'
Weaknesses:
price
Similar Products Used:
Cheap Exustar pedals, CrankBros Candy SL
Bike Setup:
06' Trance 1: Reba SL, Fox RP3, Crossmax SL, Deux XC, X.0 rear, XT front, X.0 shifters, Juicy 5 160mm
Bottom Line:
You should get it if you can afford it... I am quite satisfied with XTR. It may be heavier than majority of Crank Bros pedals but was much easier to use so unless you're absolutely serious into setting up the lightest mt bike possible, I would not hesitate to recommend XTR pedal. If you do not like Crank Bros pedals, you'll fall in love with this one!
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Submitted by
Trey
a Cross Country Rider
from Delaware Date Reviewed: March 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$112.00
Purchased At:
Same Honk Kong guy on ebay
Strengths:
Tough, light, ease of entry/exit
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
other shimano pedals, Crank Bros. Eggbeaters
Bike Setup:
Specialized Epic Comp Disc
Bottom Line:
These pedals are the first ones I feel confident will last me a while. For some reason, I eat up pedals like a riding ten times as much as I do. I have gone through four or five sets of pedals in the past two years. I finally decided to buy the best Shimano I could instead of "trying something better" on the advice of my bike shop guy. I'll post an update after this season and they've seen some abuse. Like the others said, they are very easy to get into and out of and the adjustable tension is nice.
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Al
a Weekend Warrior
from Rome, NY Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
I cannot say enough positive things about these pedals.
Weaknesses:
NONE.
Similar Products Used:
I am a fan of Shimano pedals and have been for many years, so I have used many similar products.
Bike Setup:
Jamis XLT
Bottom Line:
Best pedals on the market for everything except possibly the most hardcore of riders out there. They're light, they work flawlessly, and are made really well. Spend a few more pennies and GET THESE PEDALS.
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The Weez
a Racer
from Little Falls, NJ Date Reviewed: February 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$148.00
Strengths:
Very solid feel of being clipped - easy exit and entry - sturdy - clears mud very well
Weaknesses:
heavier than what I was used too (Frogs)
Similar Products Used:
speedplay frogs, egg beaters
Bike Setup:
Maverick ML7, Turner Nitrous
Bottom Line:
I am really happy with these pedals. For the first time in along time I feel solidly clipped in and I am thrilled at the mud clearance. Ez entry and exit as well. A little heavier than some other pedals, but well worth the trade off. Just a rock solid pedal.
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Tom Queen
a Racer
from Chandler, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
South Mountain National
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Showcase
Strengths:
Sturdy, easy to click into and out of
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Speedplay Frogs, Ritchey
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur LT, Full XT components except pedals, Fox RCL Forks
Bottom Line:
These pedals are easy to snap into and easy to get out of. I have bashed these hard on large rocks that would have crushed the metal bars on the Crank Brothers egg beaters and no dents! I never worry about clicking out accidently either. I just raced a 20 mile Sport Class race and not one problem, put them on your bike and forget about them.
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jim martell
a Weekend Warrior
from la mirada, ca usa Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
fullerton loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
hong kong dealer at ebay
Strengths:
This pedal is great, very quick and easily to get out of. Strong and stiff. Was able to stop biking and then clip out. Something I was not able to do with other pedals. With others I had to unclip way beforehand so that I didn't fall. Not with the M970. Adjustable spring and multi release cleats available.
Weaknesses:
The bluish color rubs of easily, even on the first ride. I did not have this problem with the m-959 or eggbeaters, but then again they did not have any type of coloring on it like this one.
Similar Products Used:
shimano PD M-959 and Eggbeaters.
Bike Setup:
2006 Specialized stumpjumper FSR.
Bottom Line:
This is a great pedal specially for those that are afraid of not being able to clip out in time, this is the pedal for you. Extremely easy to clip in also. More easier to use than the PD M-959, and lighter too. Well worth the money.
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