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Comparing MTB Clipless Pedals

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Pros lightweight, adjustable, low profile, inexpensive, available in many colorsLightweight, low profile, available in 2 different axle lengthsSubstantial platform underfoot, legendary durability, solid valueHighly adjustable, well-built, serviceable, available in six colorsSilky smooth float, lightweight, great mud shedding, additional platform width
Cons heavier cleats that are less ubiquitous, float isn't SPD smoothNarrow platform, expensive, not recommended for trail or all-mountain ridingOversized locknut can interfere with proper fit and float feelProprietary cleat design, heavier weightExpensive, 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 tractionA highly evolved, race proven pedal that provides exceptional stability for its sizeThe capable all-mountain pedal renowned for its durability and solid performance ratchets up the performance specsA well-built enduro pedal that offers adjustability, serviceability, and excellent performance, it's not the lightest set of pedalsTop 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...
Ease of Exit (25%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
Ease of Entry (20%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
9.0
Adjustability (20%)
10.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
8.0
Weight (15%)
8.0
9.0
7.0
5.0
7.0
Platform (10%)
8.0
5.0
8.0
9.0
6.0
Mud Shedding Ability (10%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
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