Shimano XTR PD-M9120 Pedal review - and spindle seal walkout issues.

This is a brief review of the Shimano XTR pedals. I compare them briefly to the Crank Brothers Mallet E's.
***Worthy to note is that the Shimano XTR spindle SEAL issue as of October 31st 2021 is still unresolved-per Shimano.**"
Thus you cannot buy these pedals, with my understanding, without having the seal walkout issue. The XT pedals do not have this issue.

[@levifulop7283]

I have the same issue on my M-9100 pair. The seals already came out as brand new. And over 1 month of use the seals don't even look like rubber.

[@bryant8635]

So disappointing for what is supposed to be their flagship. If you were doing it again, would you go for the PD-8120 XT's instead? I haven't heard they have this issue, but I hear tons of people say the XTR's are doing this, and it scares me to make the investment over the XT's.

[@Tips.and.Tricks]

I would definitely try the XT version. I am still riding on The Mallot E's, but will probably switch again to the Shimano because of how stable and planted that I felt on them. I have not met anybody that has an issue with the XT pedal.

[@samuraioodon]

@@Tips.and.Tricks I have xtr 9100 and first ride this happened…wonder if I should return. Wonder xt has same issue?

[@Tips.and.Tricks]

@@samuraioodon XT does not have the same issues, as they have a different spindle. I would return them. this is a manufacturer's defect that is known. If those seals don't work your pedals will not last very long.

[@whiskeybeardoutdoors6568]

Dude super helpful

[@tommypenny6339]

I added 3 o-rings to each spindle, problem solved.