WIPEOUT 1000 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You are not alone, I unfortunately had a similar experience. Based on the previous XTR pedals reputation I bought a set 985 Trail pedals which simply self destructed in no time. If you google XTR pedal failure, it seems the 980/985 series were a disaster. Apparantly, the new 9000 series are better, but the general recomendation seems to be to buy XT
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the responses. I'm rather reluctant to go the Shimano route again - but in their defence it does seem to be a problem with the XTR's in particular. Unfortunately they are out of warranty so no claim there. That being said, I've had some CB that also didn't last too long - but at least the issue was wear and tear (bearing) and not a broken axle. @V12man - yes they were great when they were working... @ rouxtjie - I'll have to double check that there is no unicorn pubic hair in the construction of my next set of pedals... Warranty on xtr is 3 yrs if bought from chain reaction or 3days if purchased locally through the sa distributor
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You are not alone, I unfortunately had a similar experience. Based on the previous XTR pedals reputation I bought a set 985 Trail pedals which simply self destructed in no time. If you google XTR pedal failure, it seems the 980/985 series were a disaster. Apparantly, the new 9000 series are better, but the general recomendation seems to be to buy XT The big disaster is an pedal with titanium axles under anyone weighing more than 70kg. I have used ti axle pedals of most brands and none last. XT has a hollow cromoly steel axle. It's much better at lasting than xtr pd-m980 series The best xtr pedals are the pd-m 970 or m -9000 trail. Pd-m520 and higher are great value.
Rudi Pollard Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 yeah, XTR pedals are not known for their longevity. XT or PDM 540/520's though - they, along with cockroaches and nokia 3310's, will be the only survivors of a nuclear holocaust. Thats what I thought as well. Rode less than a 1000km's with XT pedals before I snapped the steel plate in half at van gaalens. It was replaced under warranty. The shop said that was the first time they have seen someone snap an XT pedal so yes definitely know for its toughness. I am currently riding with Look S-tracks. Definitely not as durable but I like the feel a lot more...
Chro Mo Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 XTs/540s all the way. XTRs are like high octane racing engines - single use then rebuild. Leave it up to the pros to use them
nox1111 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I'm on XTR's. Sure not the kind of km's some of the guys are getting on their XT's, but only re-greased after around 8000km's.I ride them helluva hard and have bashed them on rocks and trees many many times.I'm still very happy with them, and they still work perfectly. Sorry to hear of your misfortune! Crap happens, I would seriously hope it does not put you off Shimano, some of the other pedals might just put you off cleats... and back on flats.
Cycle Fan Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the responses. I have emailed CoolHeat and asked them for advise on the situation. Worth a shot I guess. There is plenty of grease on the spindle and there was no indication of any wear on them prior to them snapping so don't think it was a lack of maintenance. Anyway - this is not a Shimano bashing thread. Just wanted to put it out there so someone else doesn't suffer the same.
arendoog Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 XTR are for 60kg racing snake riders that get a new pair every 2d month .I have 5 set,s of spd,s XT and road spd that will outlive me .I recently visited a few European countries .The highest groupset i found in any shop anyware were Shimano XT
Mr X Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Its like xtr pedals are the pedals that break the easiest while xt pedals are the most robust pedals. Amazing what 40g weight difference can make.
raptor-22 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Its like xtr pedals are the pedals that break the easiest while xt pedals are the most robust pedals. Amazing what 40g weight difference can make. Its only because of the Ti axle. Swop out the Ti axle for a hollow cr-mo axle and never look back. the PD-M970 XTR pedals were the last to have the cr-mo axle. * years later they're still running on the same bearings
Barend de Arend Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I've had XTR pedals do that after two years. "do that" => pedal body comes off the spindle/axle. You can put the pedal back on, and put weight on it, but you can't unclip. You unclip by pulling the pedal off. I'm 60kg, and there was regular servicing. They were used, but not abused. They weren't heavily used since I do more road, but they did do more than district roads. CWCycles replaced. XTR has a longer warranty than other Shimano stuff. It's one reason to go XTR over XT. So they don't just add UltraSuperDooperLight material, they (in theory) make it last longer. When I queried there was no recall, but it was a known issue in various LBS.
V12man Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 This is a tedious & precision job which requires loads of patients, I'm yet to find a LBS who would be willing to do this.Balls - servicing shimano SPD's is at most 5 minutes very easy work per pedal - only if you have to replace bearings is it vaguely tricky - and at that point you have been neglecting your pedals for years.... My one SS still runs SPD's from 1992... must have 100k km easily on them.
Johan A Marais Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 go S-track they are a bit pricey(well compared to the XTR not really) you wil never ever look back My 2c But with that said : I have never had any problems with shimano It is all about personal experience, I guess. Here I am chancing all my S-Track pedals toShimano as I cannot handle the problems anymore, and whilst I am moving from my S-Track Carbon Ti to XTR for one, I must read this... Eish, hope my luck last a little longer with the Shimano pedals...
milky4130 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Balls - servicing shimano SPD's is at most 5 minutes very easy work per pedal - only if you have to replace bearings is it vaguely tricky - and at that point you have been neglecting your pedals for years.... My one SS still runs SPD's from 1992... must have 100k km easily on them.ok I forgot to add that I suck DIY Have you serviced XTR's yet? The bearings are loose ball bearings i.e. not a sealed/bearing.
milky4130 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks for the responses. I have emailed CoolHeat and asked them for advise on the situation. Worth a shot I guess. There is plenty of grease on the spindle and there was no indication of any wear on them prior to them snapping so don't think it was a lack of maintenance. Anyway - this is not a Shimano bashing thread. Just wanted to put it out there so someone else doesn't suffer the same.for interest sake what do you weigh? I'm 70kg.
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