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The HT T2 from the Taiwanese pedal giant is an exciting option for trail and enduro riders in several respects. Firstly, it is pleasantly light despite the enlarged pedal body. The 376 grams - without the 64 gram cleats - are otherwise only undercut by Crankbrothers and Wolf Toothbut with a significantly smaller footprint. If you want to save even more weight, go for the T2T with titanium axle. This then only weighs 333 grams!
The aluminium pedal body is milled to a high quality and has four pins on each side for better grip. The new HT T2 is available in a total of 16 colours - there should be something to suit every taste.
Furthermore, HT offers a larger selection of different cleats than all other manufacturers. The scope of delivery includes cleats with 4 and 8 degrees of freedom of movement. Two versions with multi-release function for easier dismounting are optionally available, as well as the brand new, lighter titanium cleats.
The T2 also scores highly in terms of setup, because similar to the SPD system The release force can also be adjusted here - in this case between 5.9 and 15.3 Nm. Pleasant: The adjustment screw is easy to reach with the Allen key, a scale provides information about the set hardness and a clearly defined grid helps with setup. The cleat mechanism is a combination of SPD and Crankbrothers systemin which both the front and rear parts of the binding system are movably mounted.
The HT T2 in the driving test
Even if the HT visually resembles the Sixpack Vertic TI we got on much better with the pedal from Taiwan. The entry via the in-house binding system works quite well, even if it is not quite as defined as the Shimano XTR or the Wolf Tooth CTRL.
Because the binding of the HT is slightly flatter than that of the Sixpack, the shoe is much more compact on the pedal and offers a pleasantly secure riding experience without restricting freedom of movement. Almost like flat pedals, but with the advantage of a firm connection.
We got on well with the standard cleats. If you have a high profile, you should fit the enclosed shims, otherwise you need a lot of pressure to get into the pedal.
Unfortunately, riding unclicked is not really an option with the HT T2, even though the updated version now has four pins per side instead of two. However, the footprint is still small and the pins barely engage with the sole of the shoe.
HT T2 - Info & Price
- Price159,95 Euro >> available here
- Weight pedals / cleats376 / 64 gram
- Footprint / stand height / axle length84 x 68 mm / 8.5 mm/ 56 mm
- Release hardness / angle / freedom of movement: 5.9 - 15.3 Nm / not specified / 4, 8 degrees
- Special featuresCNC-machined aluminium body; four pins per side; six cleat options; titanium version optional
Evaluation & conclusion
| Category | Grade |
| Entry / exit (30%) | 2,2 |
| Driving feel / stability (30%) | 1,8 |
| Cage function (10%) | 3,5 |
| Setup (10%) | 2,5 |
| Weight (20%) | 1,5 |
| BIKE NOTE | 2,1 |
Conclusion: HT T2
Lightweight, compact pedal with easily adjustable release hardness. The HT T2 offers secure footing with good freedom of movement, which can be varied depending on the cleat. The binding system cleans itself well, entry and exit are somewhat undefined due to the two movable sides and are also rather hard in the light setting. When unclicked, the pins and base provide little support. Lots of colours.
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Stefan Frey
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