MTB pedals test: Leatt AllMtn 6.0 clip-in - better than Shimano's XT trail pedals?
Stefan Frey
· 18.07.2025
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Leatt is another player entering the highly competitive market for SPD-compatible pedals. Instead of developing their own mechanism - as Hope or HT have done - the South Africans prefer to rely on the tried and tested and adopt Shimano's existing click system.
SPD-compatible click mechanism
The following are delivered Leatt AllMtn 6.0 Clip-in not with original SPD cleats, but with a Leatt-branded cleat seat, but Shimano's original cleats are also suitable as wear parts.
The pedal body of the AllMtn 6.0 is CNC-milled from 6061-T6 aluminium. The fully serviceable triple bearing system consists of a self-lubricating LSL bushing, a needle bearing and an industrial roller bearing. The three bearings rotate around a forged chromoly steel axle. Quadruple seals are designed to ensure that the innards remain dry under all conditions.
Easy to read release hardness
As already mentioned, the binding system is SPD-compatible and has an adjustable spring tension. This is also where the only obvious small difference can be found: while the current level of preload on Shimano pedals is difficult to read, Leatt has integrated a small scale that makes it easy to read the set release hardness. This also facilitates identical adjustment on all four sides. The cleats give the rider 5 degrees of freedom of movement on both sides.
The medium-sized pedal cage of the AllMtn 6.0 should provide a good grip for your shoes. At the same time, the lowered platform at the front should make it easier to get on the pedals. Four pins on each side are designed to further increase stability and traction off-road.
Leatt AllMtn 6.0 Clip-in - technical data
- PlatformCNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminium; size: 95 x 70 x 20 mm
- Axisforged from chromoly steel
- Storage3-fold - LSL bushing, needle bearing, industrial roller bearing
- Cleat systemSPD-compatible; 5 degrees freedom of movement
- Trigger hardnessadjustable via Allen key
- Pins4 interchangeable steel pins per side
- Weight: 469 gram
- Price179,99 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
Leatt AllMtn 6.0 Clip-in - Ride impression
As soon as you click in for the first time, you get the familiar, defined and typical Shimano feeling: the shoes click into the pedals with a crisp and defined metallic click. Even with dirt on your shoes, your feet find their way into the pedals. With five degrees of float, the feet have sufficient freedom of movement in technical terrain. The CNC-milled platform offers good stability and supports the shoes in power transmission.
When clicked in, you don't feel any additional grip improvement from the four pins. If you look at the side of the shoe, it becomes clear why: the pins are too deep to grip into the sole. The pins only prevent you from slipping off the pedal too quickly if you can't find your way back onto the pedal in off-road terrain. However, we have a different idea of trustworthy grip.
Overall, the new Leatt trail pedals behave inconspicuously well. Ultimately, however, the question arises: what can the AllMtn 6.0 do better than the competition? They are heavier and more expensive than Shimano's XT Trail pedals - probably the most direct competition - but the grip when clipped in is not noticeably better. Only the release hardness is easier to read and adjust. If you slip out of the pedal off-road, the pins can minimally improve the grip. The rest, however, is a matter of appearance and personal taste.
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