Look X-Track Pedal

The Look X-Track Pedals stand out for their exceptional durability and reliability, outlasting similar offerings from Shimano in a long-term test. While marginally heavier, these pedals offer an attractive price point and sturdiness that makes them a preferable choice for riders prioritizing longevity over weight savings.

The Look X-Track Pedals weigh in at 210 grams, slightly heavier than Shimano XTR pedals, providing durability over weight.

These pedals offer a larger platform compared to Shimano XTR, allowing better mud clearance and providing a more extensive surface for foot placement.

After three years of use, the Look X-Track Pedals exhibit zero play in the axle, suggesting excellent long-term durability

Similar to Shimano SPD pedals, the X-Track offers a six-degree float, a 13-degree release, and double-sided functionality, ensuring a familiar and comfortable experience.

The pedal uses a three-millimeter Allen wrench for tension adjustment and comes in various models, such as the plain X-Track for $55 or the carbon race for $140.

Despite being slightly heavier than other models, the Look X-Track offers better durability, making it a valuable investment.

The Look X-Track Race Carbon Pedals serve as a compelling alternative to Shimano pedals, providing riders with a more stable platform, noiseless operation, and exceptional durability, making them a worthy choice for those seeking a reliable and robust pedal system.

Weighing at 210 grams, these pedals offer a larger platform due to the carbon body, providing a solid, stable feeling while riding.

The carbon body enlarges the contact patch with the shoe, offering a more substantial platform compared to Shimano XT or XTR pedals. This feature enhances power application and stability.

These pedals are exceptionally rugged and low-maintenance, enduring rough use, impacts against rocks, and harsh weather conditions with minimal wear over a year.

Look X-Track Race Carbons model offer six degrees of float, providing a balance between freedom of movement and stability. The release guides on the platform make clipping out easy and smooth.

While the pedals don't spin as freely as some others, this doesn't impact performance while riding. They require minimal maintenance, exhibiting zero noise during use, unlike the occasional creak from XTR pedals.

The Look X-Track Race Carbon Pedals present themselves as an excellent alternative to Shimano XT or XTR pedals for those seeking a firmer platform, noiseless performance, and robust durability at a competitive price.

The Look X-Track Race Carbon Pedals present a viable option for riders looking for durability, a larger contact surface, and lightweight design compared to Shimano XT pedals. While sharing similarities in functionality and maintenance, these pedals offer a distinct carbon-based build that appeals to those seeking a competitive alternative in the SPD pedal market.

Weighing at 175 grams per pedal (350 grams for a pair), the carbon-based pedals version offer a lightweight advantage over Shimano's XT pedals, with a mere five-gram difference, making the weight insignificant as a deciding factor.

The Look X-Track Race Carbon Pedals feature a larger contact surface due to their carbon body, aiming for enhanced support and stability compared to the Shimano XT pedals.

The Look pedals have a plastic-like feel due to the carbon body but are durable enough to withstand rough terrains and weather conditions, offering a rugged build and smooth ball-bearing movement.

Similar to Shimano, these pedals offer six degrees of float, allowing for slight lateral foot movement without unclipping, a vital feature for mountain biking comfort and maneuverability.

Installation and maintenance are akin to Shimano pedals, using similar tools and a similar installation process with an 8mm hex key. Look recommends tightening the pedals to 24 Newton meters, which is less than Shimano's recommended torque.

Look X-Track Race Carbon Pedals provide a competitive option compared to Shimano's XT pedals, with similar performance features, including a larger contact surface and a slightly different build, offering a strong alternative.