The Shimano Dura-Ace SPD-SLR PD-R9300 pedals featured here at Escapa are road clipless pedals designed to provide a more direct connection between the rider and the bike. The new SPD-SLR system reduces the height between the shoe and the axle, increases the contact surface, and improves stability when applying power.
Their carbon-fiber-reinforced body keeps the weight down, while the stainless-steel plate provides stiffness and durability in the area where it contacts the cleat. The result is a pedal designed for competition, sprints, climbs, and high-performance training.
New Shimano SPD-SLR Platform
The SPD-SLR system builds on the concept of previous Shimano SPD-SL pedals. The main improvement is a 2.3 mm reduction in the height of the shoe-pedal assembly, which allows the foot to be positioned closer to the axle and achieves a more direct power transfer.
The stated total height of the new system is approximately 12.5 mm, compared to 14.8 mm for the previous Dura-Ace generation. This reduction depends on the combination of pedal, cleat, and shoe mounting system used.
Wider Contact Surface
The contact surface between the cleat and the pedal is wider, helping to distribute force more effectively during pedaling. This platform provides stability when high power is applied, especially during sprints, accelerations, and climbs performed out of the saddle.
The design aims to limit unnecessary movement between the foot and the pedal, improving the feeling of control and the transfer of force to the cranks.
Faster and more intuitive engagement
The shape of the pedal and the cleat entry area have been revised to facilitate engagement. The contact point is wider, and the angle required to insert the cleat has been reduced, helping you find the pedal quickly after a stop or during a race.
This improvement is especially useful during stops, crossings, traffic lights, and Carrera situations where you need to clip in quickly.
Carbon-fiber-reinforced body
The body is made of a carbon-fiber-reinforced composite material, a solution that combines lightness, stiffness, and durability. The upper section incorporates a stainless-steel contact plate to withstand wear caused by the cleat.
The heat-treated axle and its optimized bearing races are designed to provide smooth rotation and even load distribution while pedaling.
Shimano CL-SL110 cleats included
The pedals include the new yellow Shimano CL-SL110 SPD-SLR cleats, which offer an angular range of approximately ±3 degrees. This freedom allows for controlled foot movement to promote a natural position of the knees and ankles.
Shimano offers other SPD-SLR cleats with different ranges of float and adjustment options to adapt the system to each rider’s biomechanical preferences.
Important: The PD-R9300 pedals use the new SPD-SLR cleats and should not be automatically considered compatible with SPD-SL cleats from previous generations. You must check the cleat type and shoe compatibility before installation.
Standard 52 mm axle
The EAN listed corresponds to the version with a standard axle, which offers an approximate distance of 52 mm. Shimano also offers a variant with a 4 mm longer axle for cyclists who need to increase the lateral spacing between their feet.
The choice between the standard axle and the long axle should be based on your usual foot position, pelvic width, and biomechanical adjustment needs.
