I doubt you will find as light/practical than the ES600, but if you are looking to go full weight weenie, you will find lighter: Shimano Deore XT PD-M8100 SPD pedals are a durable, lightweight choice, as suitable for gravel riding as they are for cross-country mountain biking. The big upside to these pedals is that you can walk around in your SPD cleated shoes, so if you like to combine your rides with being able to walk about, they're ideal. The problem is that Shimano should have left some parts alone, and should have added things that weren’t. We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Shimano products that are listed in the Pedals category.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you. Price of Shimano PD-ES600 SPD Pedals I was also really hoping that Shimano would have added stainless steel wear plates to the body, not only to prevent any unsightly scuffing, but to help make the rotational float feel a little more fluid. There’s a cosmetic argument to be made here, too. Just as with the PD-A600s, the PD-ES600s look nice when new, but it doesn’t take long for the paint to wear away, leaving the PD-ES600 pedals looking a lot worse than their stubbornly competent performance would otherwise suggest.Although it wil only save 10gr. Thats how i am running the older A600's on my commuter (280gr for the pair, bulletproof). Two-bolt pedals are usually double-sided. This makes entry very easy; after a very small amount of practice you learn to just stomp on the pedal and away you go.

The SPD mechanism is much the same as you'll find on Shimano's other pedals, with a good range of tension adjustment and enough float for most knees. The cage is nice and grippy and performs well in the wet as well as the dry. One pedal that I think should be here and is under rated is the shimano A520. It uses a 2 bolt cleat so can be used with shoes you can walk (or even run in) but is single sided with a larger platform like a road pedal. As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Pedals. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Shimano, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.That difference is a factor in which system's best for you. If you're clipping and unclipping a lot — while commuting, for example — then the easier clip-in action of two-bolt systems means you won't find yourself fumbling with the pedals as you set off from the lights.