Comparing MTB Clipless Pedals
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Price | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $114.45 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $122.35 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $190.00 at Backcountry | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | lightweight, adjustable, low profile, inexpensive, available in many colors | Lightweight, low profile, available in 2 different axle lengths | Substantial platform underfoot, legendary durability, solid value | Highly adjustable, well-built, serviceable, available in six colors | Silky smooth float, lightweight, great mud shedding, additional platform width |
Cons | heavier cleats that are less ubiquitous, float isn't SPD smooth | Narrow platform, expensive, not recommended for trail or all-mountain riding | Oversized locknut can interfere with proper fit and float feel | Proprietary cleat design, heavier weight | Expensive, rear platform is under utilized, questionable durability |
Bottom Line | Lighter, less expensive and more adjustable than their Shimano competition while offering better mud shedding and traction | A highly evolved, race proven pedal that provides exceptional stability for its size | The capable all-mountain pedal renowned for its durability and solid performance ratchets up the performance specs | A well-built enduro pedal that offers adjustability, serviceability, and excellent performance, it's not the lightest set of pedals | Top of the line offering from Shimano, they're silky smooth, adjustable and renowned for their consistency |
Rating Categories | HT Components T2 | Shimano XTR M9100 Race | Shimano PD-M8120 XT... | Hope Union TC Pedal | Shimano XTR M9120 T... |
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Ease of Entry (20%) | |||||
Adjustability (20%) | |||||
Weight (15%) | |||||
Platform (10%) | |||||
Mud Shedding Ability (10%) | |||||
Specs | HT Components T2 | Shimano XTR M9100 Race | Shimano PD-M8120 XT... | Hope Union TC Pedal | Shimano XTR M9120 T... |
Weight per Pair (grams) | 380g | 314g | 430g | 438g | 397g |
Weight of Cleats and Bolts (grams) | 62g | 51g | 51g | 57g | 51g |
Cleat Type | HT X1 cleats | SPD mountain | SPD mountain | Hope Union cleat | SPD mountain |
Style | mini-cage | no cage | mini-cage | mini-cage | no cage |
Platform Dimensions (lxw) | 83.5 x 68mm | 71 x 68 mm | 100 x 71mm | 100 x 70mm | 100 x 71mm |
profile height | 17mm | 17mm | 18mm | 18mm | 17mm |
Q-Factor | 56mm | 56mm | 55mm | 55mm | 56mm |
Total Width from Crank Arm | 90mm | 84mm | 92mm | 89mm | 91mm |
Entry | 2-sided | 2-sided | 2-sided | 2-sided | 2-sided |
Adjustable Tension | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Traction Pins | 8 grub pins | 0 | 0 | 8 grub pins | 0 |
Bearings | Stainless Steel sealed cartridge bearings | dual angular contact, metal retainer | dual angular contact, metal retainer | 3 Sealed Cartridge and Igus bushing | dual angular contact, metal retainer |
Cage Material | extruded/CNC machined aluminum | annodized aluminum | anodized and machined aluminum | extruded/CNC machined aluminum | annodized aluminum |
Pedal Wrench Type | 8mm allen | 8mm allen | 8mm allen | 8mm allen | 8mm allen |
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