They’re lighter, more open and more durable. Pedals are something you can move from bike to bike and we feel it’s worth the little extra investment. That said, the XTR version is typically a price too high for most and so we continue to believe that XT offers the best value.
Are there fake Shimano pedals?
Shimano has issued a statement warning customers of knockoff pedals being sold with their branding, under the premise that they are legitimate. Both SPD-SL and SPD pedals are available on the fraudulent website, at very reduced prices.
Are Shimano pedals made in Malaysia?
The factory produces all of Shimano’s wheels, including Dura Ace, and all its pedals. Cranks, hubs and some brakes up to the Tiagra level on the road side and to Deore on the mountain side are also made there.
How well does the Shimano Deore XT seal work?
After several months of testing in a range of conditions, it seems that the seal employed by Shimano in the Deore XT pedals over its cup-and-cone bearing system is as accomplished as the rest of the pedal.
How good are the Shimano XT pedals?
The XT pedals are no exception to the smooth engagement we’ve come to expect from Shimano, the small platform makes the pedal harder to miss and guides the foot into the mechanism. Once engaged, the machined aluminum surface provides a consistent feeling of resistance on the shoe wet or dry.
What’s the difference between the Deore XT pd-m8100 pedals?
The Deore XT PD-M8100 pedals, which I’m calling M8100 pedals from now on, offer a slightly wider platform than the 540s – we measured them at 59mm x 43mm – for a little extra stability, although in many other ways they’re similar. The axle is made of tough chromoly steel while the pedal body is forged aluminium alloy.
What are the Deore XT T8000 pedals made of?
The Deore XT T8000 pedals are constructed around a two-sided forged alloy body, which creates a platform pedal with pins on one side and houses SPD mechanism on the other. Reflectors are mounted on the fore and aft edges of the pedals.
