Detail Information

Refined for Pure Racing Performance SPD-SLR makes its debut on the new DURA-ACE PD-R9300, SHIMANO’s most advanced road racing pedal.

Designed for professional racers and performance-focused riders, the PD-R9300 delivers exceptional stability through an ultra wide platform while maximising efficiency with its new ultra-low stack height. An integrated stainless steel contact plate improves engagement and increases interface stiffness. While the axle design utilises wide bearings for a more even load distribution, providing a stiffness increase of 11% compared to the PD-R8200, enabling an even more direct power transfer under maximum load.

Internally, a heat-treated axle and refined bearing surfaces reduce rotational resistance by 53% compared to the PD-R8200, resulting in smoother rotation on every ride.

Key features include:
• Ultra-low stack height and no gap between the pedal and cleat improves stability and power transfer
• Injection-molded carbon-composite body
• Extra-wide platform for maximum support
• Integrated stainless steel contact plate improves stiffness
• Reduced bearing resistance for smoother rotation
• New SPD-SLR interface for a seamless shoe-to-pedal connection

Every watt begins at the rider’s foot. That’s why SHIMANO develops its road shoes, pedals and cleats
together as a complete system. With SPD-SLR, every contact point has been re-engineered to reduce
unnecessary movement while improving stability, efficiency and confidence. The result is a more direct
connection between rider and bike, allowing power to flow more naturally while maintaining the
comfort and reliability riders expect from SHIMANO.

Lower Stack Height
At the heart of SPD-SLR is a completely new cleat-to-pedal interface. By redesigning both the pedal
platform and the cleat, SHIMANO has reduced stack height by 2.3 mm, bringing the rider’s foot closer
to the pedal axle than ever before. That shorter distance creates a more stable pedaling platform,
improves power transfer and enhances bike control whether climbing, sprinting or riding at threshold.

Faster Engagement
Connecting with the pedal should feel immediate. SPD-SLR introduces a wider catch zone together with a narrower 10.5° engagement angle, compared with 15.5° on SPD-SL, allowing riders to clip in more naturally and confidently while accelerating away from traffic lights, restarting after corners or launching into a sprint.

Lighter by Design
The redesigned SPD-SLR cleats weigh up to 25% less than their SPD-SL equivalents while maintaining the durability expected from SHIMANO’s race-proven road platform.

Easier Fit for Confidence
Small adjustments can make a significant difference over long rides. High-contrast alignment markings make cleat installation and repositioning faster and more intuitive, helping riders accurately reproduce their preferred setup while simplifying first-time installation.