Fake Shimano PD-R8000 SPD-SL Road Bicycle Bike Pedals

[oxidizer]

Decided to gamble a got these pedals from Ali. I received the best executed copy I've ever seen. Weight difference 2%. Very hard to spot the differences. Spins similarly well. Internal execution is almost the same, but different material seems to be used for the main spinning part, where the pedal body sits.

I have opened a dispute with the seller. Let's see what happens.

[oxidizer]

Aliexpress denied my dispute in the first stage...  WTF. What more do they want?

AliExpress's decision:the evidence you provided was not valid for your dispute case

[oxidizer]

We have conducted a thorough review regarding your request for this order. After careful consideration and verification, we regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with a refund or compensation for this order.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause and deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Tried to appeal with pictures comparing them to the fake ones.

[lidation]

How do you know if they fake or not? I have two sets of XT SPD pedals bought from different years from Amazon in the US and they look slightly different. the actual usage feel is identical though.

[oxidizer]

Well I bought another set from a local authorized Shimano dealer:)

[lidation]

Well I bought another set from a local authorized Shimano dealer:)

this makes me wonder, maybe one of my XT pedals are fake, or both of them are fake. oh well. I have been using them for a few years already. errr.... glad you took the extra effort to analyze the photos in details.