Best SPD-SL Compatible Pedals

[wintermute]

Onirii? LFZ? Shudder...Lexon?

What do people think are the best lightweight replacements for Dura Ace Pedals (if you can't afford Xpedos).

[Serge_K]

I think that for the name alone, it's worth saving up to join the X pedo. After 3 sets, you get a XXX pedo badge, and then you real gangsta.

[SillyMochi]

I use these on my road bike. Weight claim is accurate, they just work fine. Have about 5.000 km into them. Best part: got them for around 15 USD on sale - so if I eventually crash them, they are cheap to replace:
RACEWORK Road Bike Pedal Nylon Bicycle Locking pedals Cycling Bearing Cleats Clipless Pedal For SPD SL System With Locking plate
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006383280187.html

[Avalius]

Oniiri and LFZ are solid, racing on those :-)

[Dan S.]

Oniiri and LFZ are solid, racing on those :-)

I am on LFZ, I think they are great. A bit stiff at the beginning because of all the factory grease, but that will eventually go away after a few hundred miles.

[ZacItaly15]

Oniiri and LFZ are solid, racing on those :-)

which one do you prefer between Onirii and LFZ?
How close are they to Ultegra/Dura Ace in term of stability and stack?

[hsaus]

After previously destroying the nut that attaches the axle assembly to the pedal body of the Onirii PD-06Ti pedals (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3910.msg67126.html#msg67126), I ordered the pedals a second time (I returned the first set). This time I was able to open up the pedals using a deep 18mm socket, standing on the pedal body with one foot and stomping on the wrench with the other foot. Replaced the super-sticky grease (glue??) with marine grease (!), and they now spin great.

More importantly, I found that using original yellow Shimano SPD-SL cleats results in slight lateral rocking (think SPD pedals with multi-angle release cleats, or worn Speedplay pedal bodies). Using red Exustar E-RSL11 / Garmin Rally RS cleats eliminates the rocking (cleats: https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/780003/pn/010-13138-00 or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP0MTOC or https://www.thebikesmiths.com/products/exustar-5519).

[Jouke]

After previously destroying the nut that attaches the axle assembly to the pedal body of the Onirii PD-06Ti pedals (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3910.msg67126.html#msg67126), I ordered the pedals a second time (I returned the first set). This time I was able to open up the pedals using a deep 18mm socket, standing on the pedal body with one foot and stomping on the wrench with the other foot. Replaced the super-sticky grease (glue??) with marine grease (!), and they now spin great.

More importantly, I found that using original yellow Shimano SPD-SL results in slight lateral rocking (think SPD pedals with multi-angle release cleats, or worn Speedplay pedal bodies). Using red Exustar E-RSL11 / Garmin Rally RS cleats eliminates the rocking (cleats: https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/780003/pn/010-13138-00 or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP0MTOC or https://www.thebikesmiths.com/products/exustar-5519).

so there is play in the Onirii pedal when using an original SPD SL cleat? That would suck. I have the Onirris at home, havent used them yet

[hsaus]

There was some rocking for me, yes. That's with the spring tension set to the lowest (easiest) level though. And I didn't try the included cleats.

[Jouke]

After previously destroying the nut that attaches the axle assembly to the pedal body of the Onirii PD-06Ti pedals (https://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,3910.msg67126.html#msg67126), I ordered the pedals a second time (I returned the first set). This time I was able to open up the pedals using a deep 18mm socket, standing on the pedal body with one foot and stomping on the wrench with the other foot. Replaced the super-sticky grease (glue??) with marine grease (!), and they now spin great.

More importantly, I found that using original yellow Shimano SPD-SL cleats results in slight lateral rocking (think SPD pedals with multi-angle release cleats, or worn Speedplay pedal bodies). Using red Exustar E-RSL11 / Garmin Rally RS cleats eliminates the rocking (cleats: https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/780003/pn/010-13138-00 or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HP0MTOC or https://www.thebikesmiths.com/products/exustar-5519).

Yeah, so I have to strongly advise anyone against these pedals. With new original SPD SL cleats they have a very substantial amount of lateral play in them. Abpout 5-7 mm at least I would say. The included cleats fit well without movement (Trace Velo used the included cleats that is why he didnt notice this). This basicly renders the pedal useless since they dont sell separate cleats for it. A shame; because I liked it otherwise.

[Avalius]

which one do you prefer between Onirii and LFZ?
How close are they to Ultegra/Dura Ace in term of stability and stack?

.LFZ is closer to my DA. Q factor is closer to crank on oniiri but works to. No other issues feel is very similiar to DA

[hsaus]

Yeah, so I have to strongly advise anyone against these pedals. With new original SPD SL cleats they have a very substantial amount of lateral play in them. Abpout 5-7 mm at least I would say. The included cleats fit well without movement (Trace Velo used the included cleats that is why he didnt notice this). This basicly renders the pedal useless since they dont sell separate cleats for it. A shame; because I liked it otherwise.

Or get the Exustar or Garmin cleats I linked to above. I use those with the Onirii pedals, and there's no rocking.

[wintermute]

So any reasons not to pick up some LFZ's before just settling with DA9100?