originally posted on ebay.com
The XTR M9000/M9020 is now a generation old since the M9100 series came to market. One can now find sales on the old stock that remains, bringing the price for XTR gear down to mortal man territory. I bought the FC-M9020-B crankset on sale and paired it with a 32 tooth XTR chainring (SM-CRM91), also heavily discounted, and put it on my Stumpjumper 6Fattie. Makes my 11 speed drivetrain fully XTR save the SLX cassette. Very sharp looking. The drive train is quiet and shifting is smooooooth. When I make the move to 12 speed, I'll keep this crank in service and replace the chainring with a 3rd party vendors 12 speed specific chainring saving some cash while retaining that one of a kind XTR quality.
originally posted on REI
Less than 100 miles in, the seal on the right pedal didn't just pop out, as others here (and all over the internet) have reported - it totally disintegrated. Little rubber shreds and grease all over the spindle.Unreal that Shimano has not addressed this with a recall... It's inexcusable to have this problem with any pedal, let alone their top-of-the-line model. Avoid at all costs. It's just not worth it. Go with XT if you can find them (they're rare these days) or even the m540s instead.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
These pedals are simply the best. They shed mud. Clipping in and out is consistent, predictable, and solid. They're light. The tension is very customizable. They give just the right amount of float for a perfect MTB feel. I use these on my FS MTB (with very low tension and pure MTB shoes) and my Gravel Bike (with medium-high tension and CX shoes) and love them.
| Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
| Style | Xtr M9100 Series |
| Length | 16 centimetres |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Included Components | Pedal x 2, Cleats, Manual |
The XTR M9000/M9020 is now a generation old since the M9100 series came to market. One can now find sales on the old stock that remains, bringing the price for XTR gear down to mortal man territory. I bought the FC-M9020-B crankset on sale and paired it with a 32 tooth XTR chainring (SM-CRM91), also heavily discounted, and put it on my Stumpjumper 6Fattie. Makes my 11 speed drivetrain fully XTR save the SLX cassette. Very sharp looking. The drive train is quiet and shifting is smooooooth. When I make the move to 12 speed, I'll keep this crank in service and replace the chainring with a 3rd party vendors 12 speed specific chainring saving some cash while retaining that one of a kind XTR quality.
Less than 100 miles in, the seal on the right pedal didn't just pop out, as others here (and all over the internet) have reported - it totally disintegrated. Little rubber shreds and grease all over the spindle.Unreal that Shimano has not addressed this with a recall... It's inexcusable to have this problem with any pedal, let alone their top-of-the-line model. Avoid at all costs. It's just not worth it. Go with XT if you can find them (they're rare these days) or even the m540s instead.
These pedals are simply the best. They shed mud. Clipping in and out is consistent, predictable, and solid. They're light. The tension is very customizable. They give just the right amount of float for a perfect MTB feel. I use these on my FS MTB (with very low tension and pure MTB shoes) and my Gravel Bike (with medium-high tension and CX shoes) and love them.
These pedals are terrific. I have ridden them for at least a year now. They spin so much easier than any cartridge bearing pedal such as Crankbrothers. I had Crankbrothers Egg Beaters and Candys for year before buying Shimano pedals. CBs were always a bit of trouble. These XT and XTRs are super easy to service. You can remove the pedal cage while the spindle stays in the crank. Wipe out the old grease and fill it up. Screw the pedal cage back on the spindle and away you go. Takes about 10 minutes. The seals tend to push out of the cage onto the spindle but that is insignificant. Just replace the grease once or twice a year and they will last for years.
Shimano XTR M9120 SPD Trail Pedal. I use this pedal every day at my job as a mountain bike instructor. The spd system allows easy in easy out. Pedals are fairly light at 398 grams. As far as durability I'm not sure as I only ridden them for a month so far. The only thing I would change is the size of the platform. In my opinion it be perfect if it were just a little bit larger. Overall Good Pedal.
Bought for CX. Not much different in weight from standard Shimano MTB SPDs. look nicer and hopefully better bearings - time will tell.However they are still not open enough to prevent being gummed up with mud - especially on wet grass courses - that said every seems to have same problem independent of pedal brand. ps - Sigma you have no CX option in your discipline options!
What else is there to say about the most rock solid pedals is cycling? The XTR's sacrifice some durability for weight savings but are still reliable. I went with the XTR for my wife's Juliana Quincy CC gravel bike. The bike is very light for a gravel set up and only made sense to continue with that design. In my opinion pedals and wheels are the two best places to save weight on a bike. Worth the extra money on a premium bike. That being said XT's still a fantastic option.
I have to say. Im not much one of ordering products i havent heard things about, nor like to buy anything i cant take out of the box and have in my hands, and inspect before buying, but i read reviews. And decided to take a chance, i recently got my gar fisher sugar 3+ back out of the building after 12 years. And decided to upgrade, due to some busted pedals, i orignally wanted crank brothers, but seen these, and really liked what i saw, a big platform. Which is a huge plus for me. The shimano name, which iv always known, and the fact that these are easily adjustable and fast to install, i put them on my 20 year old bike. And set off, excited about my new pedals, but still a little scepticle, i clipped in with ease!! Thinking, oh come on, where is the catch. I ... MoreI have to say. Im not much one of ordering products i havent heard things about, nor like to buy anything i cant take out of the box and have in my hands, and inspect before buying, but i read reviews. And decided to take a chance, i recently got my gar fisher sugar 3+ back out of the building after 12 years. And decided to upgrade, due to some busted pedals, i orignally wanted crank brothers, but seen these, and really liked what i saw, a big platform. Which is a huge plus for me. The shimano name, which iv always known, and the fact that these are easily adjustable and fast to install, i put them on my 20 year old bike. And set off, excited about my new pedals, but still a little scepticle, i clipped in with ease!! Thinking, oh come on, where is the catch. I clipped out with out a problem!! Barly moving my foot, in and out, on and off, i felt comfortable, being able to have a large platform is a major plus for me because i can still pedal great without having to worry about my foot slipping off and ripping the inside of my leg open. These are very well built. And just have a smooth sleek look. Deffinately found a new pedal for a life time!!! Top that crankbrothers!!!!
The only reason that I bought such an expensive pedal was for the tiny bit of extra clearance since I was converting a 700c bike to 650b. I was disappointed to see that after the first ride the seals were popping out. Seems to be an issue with the XTR line of pedals.I pushed it back into place, but they pushed right out again after a short time. The 8100 XTs apparently do not have this issue. I should have stuck with the bombproof M520s or M540s which can be had for 1/4 or 1/2 the price respectively.
Although they are a bit pricey, there are a lot of great reviews for this model. However, I decided to go for these for 3 reasons: (Reason 1:) The stack height of these pedals is lower than on other SPD models. For example, on a 172mm crank arm at the 6 o'clock position, this means there is more ground clearance. At all positions, you are also closer to generating the genuine even spinning torque of a 172mm crank arm. Taller pedal stack heights will effectively give you a shorter crank arm length at the 6 o'clock position, and higher crank arm length at 12 o'clock. (Reason 2:) Pedal weight. My bike is heavy, and I am not a gram weight watcher, but any part of the bike that is spinning will be more efficient if it is lighter. I like to bike long distances and up ... MoreAlthough they are a bit pricey, there are a lot of great reviews for this model. However, I decided to go for these for 3 reasons: (Reason 1:) The stack height of these pedals is lower than on other SPD models. For example, on a 172mm crank arm at the 6 o'clock position, this means there is more ground clearance. At all positions, you are also closer to generating the genuine even spinning torque of a 172mm crank arm. Taller pedal stack heights will effectively give you a shorter crank arm length at the 6 o'clock position, and higher crank arm length at 12 o'clock. (Reason 2:) Pedal weight. My bike is heavy, and I am not a gram weight watcher, but any part of the bike that is spinning will be more efficient if it is lighter. I like to bike long distances and up hills with my heavy bike under load, and need all the help I can get. (Reason 3:) Safety. Though I am careful when walking my bike and have a high degree of self regard, my shins still get banged and cut by the aggressive grip or edges of regular pedals. The spindle length of these pedals is much shorter than non-clip pedals and all surfaces are rounded. Less shin whacks and bloody avulsions. I am happier. For me, given these advantages - especially safety, I was willing to pay the price.
| Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
| Style | Xtr M9100 Series |
| Length | 16 centimetres |
| Sport | Cycling |
| Included Components | Pedal x 2, Cleats, Manual |
With recently updating its venerable XTR group the XTR PD-M9100 Pedals get a redesign as well providing more stability and the ability to shed mud better than ever before along with 2 spindle length options. These improvements are the result of a refined pedal body shape that offers a wider edge-to-edge contact area over the outgoing 9000 pedals for an increased shoe to pedal interface and thus better power transmission. It also features rounded edges to help shed mud and prevent accumulation. The retention mechanism is basically the same as the benchmark SPD pedals that's been around for decades with wide open-ended tabs that allow easy entry and security when clipped in. The open design allows muck to flow through so it doesn't hamper your ability to engage in a hurry and you can get back in quickly after an impromptu hike-a-bike or remounting after a sandy 'cross pit. The larger flat platforms on the inboard and outboard edges are also a boon to gravel riders looking to keep the sole of your shoe solid on the pedal as are the two spindle lengths 52 and 55mm to dial in your fit. The XTR PD-M9100 Pedals come with SM-SH51 single release cleats and are also compatible with SM-SH56 multi-release cleats. They have chromoly spindles and spin on sealed bearings. The tension of the retention mechanism can be adjusted via a hex screw on the back of each pedal on both sides.
With recently updating its venerable XTR group the XTR PD-M9100 Pedals get a redesign as well providing more stability and the ability to shed mud better than ever before along with 2 spindle length options. These improvements are the result of a refined pedal body shape that offers a wider edge-to-edge contact area over the outgoing 9000 pedals for an increased shoe to pedal interface and thus better power transmission. It also features rounded edges to help shed mud and prevent accumulation. The retention mechanism is basically the same as the benchmark SPD pedals that's been around for decades with wide open-ended tabs that allow easy entry and security when clipped in. The open design allows muck to flow through so it doesn't hamper your ability to engage in a hurry and you can get back in quickly after an impromptu hike-a-bike or remounting after a sandy 'cross pit. The larger flat platforms on the inboard and outboard edges are also a boon to gravel riders looking to keep the sole of your shoe solid on the pedal as are the two spindle lengths 52 and 55mm to dial in your fit. The XTR PD-M9100 Pedals come with SM-SH51 single release cleats and are also compatible with SM-SH56 multi-release cleats. They have chromoly spindles and spin on sealed bearings. The tension of the retention mechanism can be adjusted via a hex screw on the back of each pedal on both sides.
With recently updating its venerable XTR group the XTR PD-M9100 Pedals get a redesign as well providing more stability and the ability to shed mud better than ever before along with 2 spindle length options. These improvements are the result of a refined pedal body shape that offers a wider edge-to-edge contact area over the outgoing 9000 pedals for an increased shoe to pedal interface and thus better power transmission. It also features rounded edges to help shed mud and prevent accumulation. The retention mechanism is basically the same as the benchmark SPD pedals that's been around for decades with wide open-ended tabs that allow easy entry and security when clipped in. The open design allows muck to flow through so it doesn't hamper your ability to engage in a hurry and you can get back in quickly after an impromptu hike-a-bike or remounting after a sandy 'cross pit. The larger flat platforms on the inboard and outboard edges are also a boon to gravel riders looking to keep the sole of your shoe solid on the pedal as are the two spindle lengths 52 and 55mm to dial in your fit. The XTR PD-M9100 Pedals come with SM-SH51 single release cleats and are also compatible with SM-SH56 multi-release cleats. They have chromoly spindles and spin on sealed bearings. The tension of the retention mechanism can be adjusted via a hex screw on the back of each pedal on both sides.
With recently updating its venerable XTR group the XTR PD-M9100 Pedals get a redesign as well providing more stability and the ability to shed mud better than ever before along with 2 spindle length options. These improvements are the result of a refined pedal body shape that offers a wider edge-to-edge contact area over the outgoing 9000 pedals for an increased shoe to pedal interface and thus better power transmission. It also features rounded edges to help shed mud and prevent accumulation. The retention mechanism is basically the same as the benchmark SPD pedals that's been around for decades with wide open-ended tabs that allow easy entry and security when clipped in. The open design allows muck to flow through so it doesn't hamper your ability to engage in a hurry and you can get back in quickly after an impromptu hike-a-bike or remounting after a sandy 'cross pit. The larger flat platforms on the inboard and outboard edges are also a boon to gravel riders looking to keep the sole of your shoe solid on the pedal as are the two spindle lengths 52 and 55mm to dial in your fit. The XTR PD-M9100 Pedals come with SM-SH51 single release cleats and are also compatible with SM-SH56 multi-release cleats. They have chromoly spindles and spin on sealed bearings. The tension of the retention mechanism can be adjusted via a hex screw on the back of each pedal on both sides.
