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

Got this on sale and it worth every penny. With only three contacts points on a bike, having a high quality high performing bike pedal is essential. The lighter weight and improved wider platform allows easy spinning and great power transfer through the pedals. If these are on sale definitely buy them.

I like everything about this pedal except its tightness. Pros lightweight, smooth rotation, large platform, excellent energy transfer. Cons It is very difficult to kick out of these pedals. This may be more of an issue with new cleats. I have the pedals on the lightest setting and repeatedly work on clicking in and out. However, I really need to concentrate on a technique that works and plan ahead when I'm going to kick out, because of the stiffness. I've ridden about 300 miles on these pedals and the yellow SPD-SL cleats to date. I've lubed the contact areas on the pedals and pivot point, and have even worked the pivot action thousands of times using soft jawed vice grips. My next option is to try blue cleats because they have less rotation, to see if that helps with kick out. The most consistent kick out technique I have found is to firmly press the front of the cleat forward against the front of the pedal clasp prior to rotating the heal outward.

I also have the dura ace 9100; these are very similar

I used to ride Dura Ace components, but Ultegra is so good now that when my old components wore out, I bought all Ultegra components. Like everything Shimano --- they just work.

Seemingly flawless in their design, build quality and performance these pedals will handle years of abuse and look good doing it.

I purchased these after I had bought the dura-ace version. These feel exactly the same. Small weight penalty but huge $ savings.

I purchased these after I had bought the dura-ace version. These feel exactly the same. Small weight penalty but huge $ savings.

Great pedals for the price. Long lasting. My first set lasted well over 4 years

Best value,best functioning pedal for the money.

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

4 road bikes; 4 pair Ultegra SPD R8000 pedals. 'nuff said?

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?

Getting into cycling and these are great!

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.

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

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.