ShimanoUltegra PD-R8000 SPD-SL Pedals(Return to Product Page)

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.

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

Getting into cycling and these are great!

Like prior Ultegra pedals, these are great, highly functional, and of the authentic quality I've come to expect from Western!

I have three sets of these pedals on my three bikes. They are light and technically as good as the best, Dura Ace. It isn't a secret that Shimano uses the same technology in Ultegra as they do in Dura Ace. The major difference is the materials used, Ultegra being just a tiny bit heavier. It is the simple reason than most professional teams that use Shimano components use Ultegra on their bikes. The oldest set of my Ultegra pedals is on my BMC SLR O1 Team Machine. They have been on the bike for the last four years, and have accumulated somewhere north of 23,000 miles. I have never experienced a problem with them in all that time. They are a great pedal that holds the cleat well, but releases easily when they need to. I bought the third set a couple of months ago when I added a new bike to my stable. I have used a lot of different pedals over the years, but once I got the Ultegra pedal I decided that I had found something to stick with. I like the solidity of the platform and ease of entering and leaving the pedal. Cleats are reasonably priced and generally last a full season of hard cycling. What's not to like?

Fantastic value, excellent performance. These Ultegra pedals just keep getting better. The R8000 version has shorter distance by several millimeters between the spindle and top of the pedal.

If replacing older Ultegra pedals, you may need to adjust the seat height slightly lower to account for that, expecially if also putting on a bike with 172.5 mm cranks vs. prior bike of 170mm and older Ultegra pedals. The combon difference in height adjustment is 5-6 mm, which is noticeable. Ask me how I know this... lived it.

I have an older pair of these Ultegra and the Dura Ace version on another bike. The Dura Ace of course is a bit better build and a tiny bit lighter but unless you are racing or have the extra money to spend the Ultegra is perfect. Like the newer pedals better than my old ones but the 5 year old version is still in great shape after thousands of miles. Put the new ones on a new bike build. No complaints and recommended.

This is my 2nd pair of pedals (I have a set on another bike). They are high quality and easy to use.

Switched from two-bolt cleat. Foot pain gone.

Power transfer is great. Easy clip in and out. Sturdy and efficient. Cant go wrong for the price.

I have Shimano for years and the Ultegra pedals are equal or better than the Dura Ace pedals Ive used for years.

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.

Pro-level pedals, work great, just what I had expected

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!