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MTB pedals in the testSixpack Vertic X Ti - lightweight with titanium axle

Stefan Frey

 · 09.01.2026

Light, compact and pretty stylish - Sixpack has revised its Vertic trail pedal and equipped it with a titanium axle.
Photo: Stefan Frey

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The Sixpack Vertic X Ti is one of the lightest trail pedals. Sixpack achieves its low weight with a compact cage and high-quality titanium axles. Can the Vertic X Ti impress in tough off-road use? We found out in our test.
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With the Vertic X Ti Sixpack has the update of the former Vertic Trail in its programme. Visually, it is an adaptation of the old HT T1 Pedals (here in the test) and has a compact cage with two pins positioned at the front. Unlike the Taiwanese manufacturer HT, Sixpack relies on the tried and tested SPD mechanism. In contrast to Shimano, however, a scale indicates the currently set release force, which makes setup a little easier.

Light, compact and pretty stylish - Sixpack has revised its Vertic trail pedal and equipped it with a titanium axle.Photo: Stefan FreyLight, compact and pretty stylish - Sixpack has revised its Vertic trail pedal and equipped it with a titanium axle.

The Ti version we tested has a high-quality titanium axle, which reduces the weight to a very light 354 grams. However, you also have to invest 100 euros more than the 50 gram heavier version with a steel axle. A lot of money for a manageable advantage. The bearings are kept simple: Plain bearings on the inside, an industrial bearing on the outside.

The titanium axle saves 50 grams compared to its steel counterpart. This puts the Vertic X Ti at a light 354 grams.Photo: Stefan FreyThe titanium axle saves 50 grams compared to its steel counterpart. This puts the Vertic X Ti at a light 354 grams.

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Ride test of the Sixpack Vertic X Ti

Although the Vertic X is similar to the HT T2 (click here for the test) looks confusingly similar, it rides surprisingly differently. Sixpack relies on the SPD system for the binding mechanism - however, the entry and exit is a little less defined here and a bit tricky in places.

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The release hardness can be adjusted using a 3mm Allen screw. A scale shows the current position and the 3mm Allen screw is easy to reach.Photo: Stefan FreyThe release hardness can be adjusted using a 3mm Allen screw. A scale shows the current position and the 3mm Allen screw is easy to reach.

The cleat and shoe sole also have less contact surface to the pedal body, which makes the Vertic X rather wobbly overall - not as compact and stable as the HT. In technical terrain, the Sixpack doesn't provide much riding confidence. On the other hand, the self-cleaning is absolutely fine.

The sole of the shoe has a little less contact with the pedal body, you stand slightly wobbly. The two pins are of no real use even when unclicked.Photo: Stefan FreyThe sole of the shoe has a little less contact with the pedal body, you stand slightly wobbly. The two pins are of no real use even when unclicked.

Although the small cage has two pins at the front, these are of no real use either while riding or when unclicked. Here, the cage only protects the binding mechanism from impacts - it does not provide a usable standing surface.

The compact cage serves more to protect the binding mechanism than as a usable base.Photo: Stefan FreyThe compact cage serves more to protect the binding mechanism than as a usable base.

Sixpack Vertic X Ti - Info & Price

  • Price239,50 Euro >> available here
  • Weight pedals / cleats: 354 / 53 gram
  • Footprint / stand height / axle length: 95 x 70 mm / 9 mm/ 54 mm
  • Release hardness / angle / freedom of movement: xx Nm / no specification / 8 degrees
  • Special featuresTitanium axle; slim cage with two pins per side; scale for setting the release hardness; also available with steel axle

Thanks to its titanium axle, the Sixpack Vertic X Ti is one of the lightest pedals in the test, but delivers noticeably less riding safety than the Shimano XTR pedal, for example.Photo: Stefan FreyThanks to its titanium axle, the Sixpack Vertic X Ti is one of the lightest pedals in the test, but delivers noticeably less riding safety than the Shimano XTR pedal, for example.

Evaluation & conclusion

CategoryGrade
Entry / exit (30%)2,7
Driving feel / stability (30%)3,0
Cage function (10%)3,5
Setup (10%)2,2
Weight (20%)1,0
BIKE NOTE2,5

Conclusion: Sixpack Vertic X Ti

One of the lightest pedals in the test thanks to the titanium axle and compact cage. The SPD mechanism is a little more sensitive and less defined than that of Shimano. The contact surface to the pedal is also smaller, making the pedalling position a little wobbly. This makes for a less secure ride. The small cage and the mini-pins are of little use when unclipped.

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Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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