Test results clipless pedals for MTB racers:
BBB FORCEMOUNT TI
Price/Info 169.95 Euro (14.95 Euro¹) / www.sportimport.de
Weight² (pedals/cleats): 246/52 grammes
Release hardness²/angle: 6 to 13 Nm/fixed
Sole spacing: not customisable
Standing height/axle length¹: 9 mm/52 mm
Storage: Plain bearing/roller bearing
BIKE judgement ³ ) VERY GOOD
CONCLUSION Very light and attractively priced SPD-compatible pedal. Adjustability and entry/exit almost at XTR level. Little lateral play, so the cleats must be precisely aligned. Good stability.
CRANKBROTHERS EGGBEATER 11 GOLD
Price/Info 450 Euro (27 Euro¹) / www.cosmicsports.de
Weight² (pedals/cleats): 183/32 grammes
Release hardness²/angle: 5.5 Nm/15°, 20°; 0° optional
Sole spacing: Customisable via 1 compensation plate
Standing height/axle length¹: 9 mm/53 mm
Storage: Cartridge / needle bearing
BIKE judgement ³) VERY GOOD
CONCLUSION Expensive and exclusive: The lightest pedal on the market is only for racers and tuning freaks. The minimal footprint is compensated for with carbon soles. The somewhat undefined binding is often difficult to find straight away.
SHIMANO XTR PD-M9000
Price/Info 149.95 Euro (12.90 Euro¹) / www.paul-lange.de
Weight² (pedals/cleats): 305/50 grammes
Release hardness²/angle: 14 to 20 Nm/fixed
Sole spacing: not customisable
Standing height/axle length¹: 7.5 mm/55 mm
Storage: Cone bearing
BIKE judgement ³) VERY GOOD
CONCLUSION The reference for the binding mechanism: clearly defined and very smooth, with a secure footprint. The XTR is extremely flat, but quite heavy, but hard to beat in terms of durability and price.
XPEDO M-FORCE 8
Price/Info 189 euros (18.95 euros¹) / www.bike-parts.de
Weight² (pedals/cleats): 258/62 grammes
Release hardness²/angle: 7.5 to 17.5 Nm/fixed
Sole spacing: not customisable
Standing height/axle length¹: 9 mm/52 mm
Storage: 3 chamber
BIKE judgement ³) GOOD
CONCLUSION Lightweight, SPD-compatible pedal with good self-cleaning properties thanks to its open design. Wide adjustment range, but somewhat awkward entry and exit. Little lateral freedom of movement. Be careful when pushing: angular design.
¹) Price for replacement cleats, ²) BIKE measurement, ³) The BIKE judgement is independent of price, BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
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Stefan Frey
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