The 15 lightest XC pedals in the world
Pedals are one of the fundamental components for any cyclist. Choosing the right one is key to achieving a pedaling style that prioritizes comfort or is clearly focused on performance. In this article, we present a list of the lightest XC pedals on the market.
Featherweight XC pedals: models that prioritize lightness
Weight is part of the complex performance equation; while not decisive, it is a factor that contributes to improving numbers on the bike. Although it is a recurring mistake to buy without considering other data, the truth is that the scale has influenced many purchases. The importance of weight is relative - significant for some, almost a mere distraction for others - but brands also strive to offer the same performance with the least possible weight.
Technology advances and manufacturers refine their products in search - among other things - of a lighter weight. As expected, pedals are also part of this endless race that makes more sense in disciplines like XC, where performance is usually a priority for those who practice it.
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Cranckbrothers Eggbeater 11
- Body material: 6 AL / 4V titanium
- Spindle material: 6 AL / 4V titanium
- Release angle: 15° / 20°
- Dimensions: 32x75 mm
- Maximum rider weight: 90 kg
- Weight: 179 grams
- Price: 499.99 euros
Xpedo M-Force 8
- Body material: Titanium
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Release angle:
- Maximum rider weight: 86 kg
- Weight: 220 grams
- Price: 230 euros
Xpedo CXR Pro
- Body material: Aluminum
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Maximum rider weight: 86 kg
- Weight: 245 grams
- Price: 195 euros
Time XC12
- Body material: Composite
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Release angle: 10° with ATAC Easy cleats, 13° or 17° with ATAC cleats
- Weight: 248 grams
- Price: 264 euros
Crankbrothers Candy 11
- Body material: Aluminum
- Spindle material: 6 AL / 4V titanium
- Release angle: 15° / 20°
- Dimensions: 67x74 mm
- Maximum rider weight: 90 kg
- Weight: 249 grams
- Price: 499.99 euros
HT M2T
- Body material: Extruded aluminum / CNC machined
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Release angle:
- Dimensions: 56x41x17.5 mm
- Maximum rider weight: 80 kg
- Weight: 260 grams
- Price: 250 euros
Exustar E-PM222TI
- Body material: Extruded aluminum, CNC machined, black anodized with stainless steel abrasion protection
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Dimensions: 82.2x61.6 mm
- Weight: 264 grams
- Price: 170 euros
Crankbrothers Eggbeater 3
- Body material: Cast stainless steel
- Spindle material: Stainless steel
- Release angle: 15° / 20°
- Dimensions: 32x75 mm
- Weight: 280 grams
- Price: 149.99 euros
Time XC 8
- Body material: Composite
- Spindle material: Steel
- Release angle: 10° with ATAC Easy cleats, 13 or 17° with ATAC cleats
- Weight: 286 grams
- Price: 169 euros
Look X-Track Race Carbon TI
- Body material: Carbon
- Spindle material: Titanium
- Release angle: 13°
- Dimensions: 60x16.8 mm
- Weight: 290 grams
- Price: 209.90 euros
Ritchey WCS XC
- Body material: Alloy
- Spindle material: Chromium molybdenum steel
- Dimensions: 62.3x15.5 mm
- Weight: 298 grams
- Price: 142.30 euros
Wellgo W01
- Body material: Aluminum
- Spindle material: Chromium molybdenum steel
- Dimensions: 81x66x31 mm
- Weight: 305 grams
- Price: 52 euros
Shimano XTR
- Body material: Aluminum
- Spindle material: Steel
- Weight: 310 grams
- Price: 140 euros
Ritchey COMP XC
- Body material: Alloy
- Spindle material: Chromium molybdenum steel
- Dimensions: 62.9x17.1 mm
- Weight: 331 grams
- Price: 66 euros
Look X-Track Race Carbon
- Body material: Carbon
- Spindle material: Chromium molybdenum steel (Chromoly+)
- Release angle: 13°
- Dimensions: 60x16.8 mm
- Weight: 350 grams
- Price: 123.90 euros