Shimano PD-R7000 105 SPD-SL Cycling Pedal Review - feat. Adjustable Tension + Low Stack Height

Shimano 105 is widely known as Shimano’s entry-level performance lineup and sits under the more expensive and lighter Ultegra and top-of-the-line Dura-Ace product lines. The Shimano R7000 series is Shimano’s current 105 series which consists of everything from full groupsets to the SPD-SL pedals we have in this review. With a retail price of $150, the PD-R7000 are lightweight single sided performance pedals designed for Shimano SPD-SL cleats. As with other Shimano 105 products, the PD-R7000 inherits many of the design features and technology from the more expensive products including the carbon composite body and an adjustable entry / release tension. The pedals feature a low stack height as well as a sealed cartridge axle to ensure smooth operation. Visually, the Shimano 105 pedals are hard to tell apart from their Ultegra or Dura Ace counterparts. All the pedals share nearly the identical shape with a wide platform and spring on the rear. The main differences with the other models are slightly lighter weights and lower stack heights. Additionally, the Ultegra and Dura-Ace pedals do offer an optional 4mm longer axle which might be a critical feature if your bike fit requires it. Thanks to trickle-down-technology, the 105 series offers the best bang-for-your-buck with nearly identical performance to the more expensive variations. The body of the pedal is a carbon composite material that’s designed for durability and strength. These are a fully serviceable design as well which means you can remove the axle and re-grease them as needed or easily replace parts over time. That’s one of the big perks of buying Shimano products, regardless of where you are in the world you can find replacement parts or qualified bike shops for repair services. For a sleeker look, the pedals have a smooth tapered axle with an 8mm Allen on the inside for installing or removing the pedals. As with LOOK Keo pedals, float adjustments on the Shimano 105 pedals are done by purchasing different color-coded cleats. Shimano includes the popular yellow SM-SH11 SPD-SL cleats that have 6 degrees of float which provides enough adjustment to feel comfortable while still feeling secure. Tension adjustment is adjustable directly on the pedals which means you can make it easier or harder to clip in or out depending on your riding style. There is a small Allen key hole on the rear of the pedal along with a white line indicator which moves as you adjust the tension. Clockwise and counterclockwise rotations move the indicator and also have an audible click. We’d highly recommend doing a few test rides in a safe area to repeatedly clip in and out of the pedals after making any adjustments... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing Specs 02:46 Fit Finish 05:49 On The Road 06:42 Comparison (Wahoo SPEEDPLAY, LOOK Keo, Shimano SPD) 09:17 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ Shimano - ~