Is Breaking 23 Years of Pedal Compatibility Worth 2.8 Mm of Lower Stack? Shimano Says Yes.

Shimano introduces new SPD-SLR road pedal system - Bicycling Australia

Shimano has introduced SPD-SLR, a new road pedal and cleat system designed to work with its latest S-PHYRE road shoes. Rather than simply updating its pedals or cleats, Shimano has redesigned the interface between the shoe, cleat and pedal as a complete system. The changes focus on stack height, engagement, weight and cleat adjustment. The […]

Shimano releases new SPD-SLR pedal & cleat system in first shift from SPD-SL in 20 years

New SPD-SLR cleat system claims better engagement and lower stack, but isn't backwards compatible

Is Breaking 23 Years of Pedal Compatibility Worth 2.8 mm of Lower Stack? Shimano Says Yes.

Shimano’s new SPD-SLR pedals, cleats, and shoes promise a lower stack height, lighter cleats, and faster engagement. They also begin the slow move away from SPD-SL.

Shimano Introduces SPD-SLR, A 'New Integrated Road System'

Shimano has released its next-generation S-phyre road shoes, Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals and updated cleats engineered to ‘deliver greater efficiency, stability and connection.’ The brand is now offering SPD-SLR, its next-generation S-phyre footwear, Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals and a new cleat system. Said to be designed as one integrated platform, SPD-SLR ‘creates a closer connection […]

I tried Shimano's new Dura-Ace SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, and they're mostly great... yet also a bit annoying

Shimano’s SPD-SL road pedal design has been a constant in the cycling world since 2003. But as autumn’s approach brings cooler winds, the lack of backwards compatibility on the all new SPD-SLR might earn Shimano the cold shoulder from customers. As expected following a mysterious cleat catastrophe at Paris-Roubaix and a leak reported on this very ...