Trace Velo - Lighter than Dura-Ace! Incredible Shimano Pedals from AliExpress

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 - http://www.go2dev.co.uk

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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!!!

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