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Product review: Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7900 pedals

  • Shimano's latest Dura-Ace PD-7900 road pedals are expensive but offer truly superb performance along with a proven track record of long-term durability.

    Shimano's latest Dura-Ace PD-7900 road pedals are expensive but offer truly superb performance along with a proven track record of long-term durability.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The new carbon composite body sheds about 30g per pair off of the aluminum-bodied Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7810 pedals but without making any sacrifices in performance whatsoever.

    The new carbon composite body sheds about 30g per pair off of the aluminum-bodied Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7810 pedals but without making any sacrifices in performance whatsoever.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • Hidden within each pedal body is two sets of ball bearings and one set of needle bearings, all of which are fully adjustable and serviceable.

    Hidden within each pedal body is two sets of ball bearings and one set of needle bearings, all of which are fully adjustable and serviceable.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The tension adjustment is easy to access and offers a suitably broad range.

    The tension adjustment is easy to access and offers a suitably broad range.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing

  • The replaceable stainless steel plate measures 64mm across and a rock-solid feel underfoot with absolutely no out-of-plane movement whatsoever.

    The replaceable stainless steel plate measures 64mm across and a rock-solid feel underfoot with absolutely no out-of-plane movement whatsoever.

    Photo credit © James Huang/Future Publishing