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Shimano launches SPD-SLR pedals with 12.5mm stack height

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 2:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Shimano launches SPD-SLR road pedal system for Dura-Ace (R9300) and Ultegra (R8200) groupsets.
The pedals reduce stack height to 12.5 mm (Dura-Ace) and 13.3 mm (Ultegra), a 2.3 mm drop.
Shimano confirms SPD-SLR pedals and cleats are not backward compatible with existing SPD-SL components.
Prices are $525 (RC910 shoes), $400 (RC810 shoes), $300 (Dura-Ace pedals) and $200 (Ultegra pedals).

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Story summary

Shimano launches SPD-SLR road pedal system for Dura-Ace (R9300) and Ultegra (R8200) groupsets.
The pedals reduce stack height to 12.5 mm (Dura-Ace) and 13.3 mm (Ultegra), a 2.3 mm drop.
Shimano confirms SPD-SLR pedals and cleats are not backward compatible with existing SPD-SL components.
Prices are $525 (RC910 shoes), $400 (RC810 shoes), $300 (Dura-Ace pedals) and $200 (Ultegra pedals).