Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Most road cyclists use Shimano SPD-SL clipless pedals. However the pedals from Shimano are quite expensive, and not very lightweight.
Their 105 PD-R7000 pedals cost about £75 and weigh 265g per pair. The next step up to Ultegra, their PD-R8000 pedals, cost around £100 and weigh 248g for the pair, and finally their top of the line Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedals, around £150 and 228g per pair.
Shopping on AliExpress, I found a pair of clipless Shimano SPD-SL compatible pedals, that weigh less than the Dura-Ace pedals, for just £40!
They come from a brand called Onirii, are made of a similar carbon composite material to the Dura-Ace pedals, and even come with a titanium alloy axle to save as much weight as possible.
At just over 200g, they are easily the lightest SPD-SL pedals that I have come across, and after using them for a few weeks, I am very impressed. They are incredibly easy to clip in and out of, offer a wide stable pedal platform, and even the cleats that come free in the box are great quality. However, I do have a few concerns...
Affiliate links below:
Onirii Carbon Pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFbACEX
Costelo Carbon Pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDSiACL
Costelo pedal cleats:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFWQkcL
Timestamps:
00:00 – Shimano SPD-SL pedal comparison
01:31 – Pedal teardown & weatherproofing
03:20 – Extended titanium axle
03:57 – 300 miles later
05:02 – 3 concerns
07:32 – Lightweight Costelo pedals
08:59 – Bonus clip - Wheeltop EDS-TX
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Most road cyclists use Shimano SPD-SL clipless pedals. However the pedals from Shimano are quite expensive, and not very lightweight.
Their 105 PD-R7000 pedals cost about £75 and weigh 265g per pair. The next step up to Ultegra, their PD-R8000 pedals, cost around £100 and weigh 248g for the pair, and finally their top of the line Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedals, around £150 and 228g per pair.
Shopping on AliExpress, I found a pair of clipless Shimano SPD-SL compatible pedals, that weigh less than the Dura-Ace pedals, for just £40!
They come from a brand called Onirii, are made of a similar carbon composite material to the Dura-Ace pedals, and even come with a titanium alloy axle to save as much weight as possible.
At just over 200g, they are easily the lightest SPD-SL pedals that I have come across, and after using them for a few weeks, I am very impressed. They are incredibly easy to clip in and out of, offer a wide stable pedal platform, and even the cleats that come free in the box are great quality. However, I do have a few concerns...
Affiliate links below:
Onirii Carbon Pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFbACEX
Costelo Carbon Pedals:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDSiACL
Costelo pedal cleats:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFWQkcL
Timestamps:
00:00 – Shimano SPD-SL pedal comparison
01:31 – Pedal teardown & weatherproofing
03:20 – Extended titanium axle
03:57 – 300 miles later
05:02 – 3 concerns
07:32 – Lightweight Costelo pedals
08:59 – Bonus clip - Wheeltop EDS-TX
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
