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Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals

Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals

Item # 752292
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Bicycling, June '07 says Ultegra's redesigned platforms are "huge" and triple-bearing spindles make them "a sprinter's and gear-masher's delight.''

  • These sleek race-ready road pedals are lightweight, durable, affordable and just plain beautiful!
  • Wide platform design delivers foot-to-pedal stability and increased power transfer
  • Stainless-steel cover protects pedals
  • Low maintenance sealed cartridge axle
  • Cleat tension adjustment allows each rider to adjust to their own riding style

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Item 752292

Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals Specs

Specification

Description

Weight317 grams
MaterialAluminum body/chromoly axle

Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable (5)
  • Good platform (5)
  • Increases pedaling efficiency (5)

Cons

  • Unreliable entry/exit (3)

Best Uses

  • Road biking (5)
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Sep

8

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great, quality pedals

By team ramrod

from California

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Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Good Platform
  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

  • Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

  • Road Biking

Comments about Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals:

Well built, stainless steel pedals. Mine have taken a beating but they still are still functional. Only con is that the release takes quite a bit of force even when the pretension was set at the lowest level.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

26

2008

(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

These pedals are alright.

By pdx_commuter

from Portalnd, OR

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Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Good Platform
  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Single Sided Entry
  • Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

  • Road Biking
  • Upgrade

Comments about Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals:

I used to run these pedals on my Surly Pacer. However, sometimes they can be very hard to clip in to due to the one sided entry. Also, "road" shoes with the big SPD-SL cleats are much harder to walk in than "mountain bike" shoes with recessed cleats. Now I run the Shimano M540 pedals and I am much happier. They only weigh a little more, they cost half as much, and they are much easier to get clipped into.

I would have given these pedals 3.5 stars if I could. They are nice once you are clipped in.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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Oct

26

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Pedals work like a charm

By gman1

from Austin TX

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Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Good Platform
  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

  • Cleats wear fast

Best Uses

  • Road Biking
  • Upgrade

Comments about Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals:

Cleats have been wearing out what I think is unusually fast. Yellow pads seem to shred but pedals have been great!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Jun

22

2009

 
4.0

I bought SPD-SL system for the cleats

By smurfhunter

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Good Platform
  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

  • Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

  • Road Biking

Comments about Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals:

I have a few bikes that I ride regularly. Up until purchasing these Ultegra pedals all were equipped with some form of CrankBrothers eggbeater pedals. My previous setup was practical - one pair of shoes for 3 bikes.

I bought these pedals (and corresponding 3 bolt road shoes) to replace a pair of CrankBrother Candy C pedals that stripped a spindle during a hilly century ride.

I did not expect these to be practical for stop and go riding through the city, but needed something that would be good for the really long distance rides: 1 day STP, RAMROD, etc.

I do like the larger platform compared with most MTB style cleats. Exit entry is certainly more difficult than MTB systems, but I'm getting better acquainted, and the cleats may be "breaking in", resulting in quicker engagement and disengagement.

My biggest reason for going with Shimano SPD-SL system compared with LOOK was the cleat. The Shimano cleat is relatively lower profile, and has some rubber pads attached for traction. In practice you walk around like you're going uphill, but at least the cleat is not terribly slippery on wood or tile floors.

These are my first "road" pedals and bought the Ultegra because they were on sale for only $10 more than the 105 model. In most cases 105 is my group of choice in terms of value of the dollar. I can't say if I'd like the lesser Shimano SPD-SL more or less, but these are a tick lighter with a bit more "bling".

I had over 8000 miles on my old Candy's before they failed spectacularly. If these are working as good in 2 years then these will become the "best" pedals I've owned.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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May

22

2009

 
4.0

Bullet Proof

By Road Biker

from Utah

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Pros

  • Adjustable
  • Good Platform
  • Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Road Biking

Comments about Shimano Ultegra PD-6620 SPD -SL Pedals:

These are good solid pedals. I've got over 6,000 miles on mine and they are as smooth as the day I bought them. The bearings are more robust and reliable than the Dura-Ace models. The only downside is the weight.

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