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Shimano designed the PD-M970 to outshine every SPD pedal before it, and pinned the XTR badge on it as proof of their success. It's lighter, more stable, and easier to use than any off-road SPD pedal Shimano have ever released, with a clean design that sheds mud like water. The wider platform underfoot increases comfort during marathon races and supports a more powerful pedal stroke when climbing or sprinting, while the wider wings make clipping in second nature, even in the heat of battle.
Jenson USA

The proven 970 pedal was already legendary. Now Shimano has tricked it out, and for the first time, their best MTB pedal carries the XTR label. Same basic design as before, but now saves about 2 ounces over the old design (for rotating weight, that's huge!)
Features:
- Flourine coated binding claws allow easy entry and release
- Includes Shimano SPD cleatsS25g / pair
- Strong and durable chrome-moly spindle
- The open binding mechanism is designed to better shed mud
- chromoly spindles