{"id":62243,"date":"2024-04-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/d1adb290-ec5e-4c25-9a68-1a6277cf4060"},"modified":"2024-04-18T10:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:59:42","slug":"new-time-xpro-12-sl-is-lightest-road-pedal-on-the-market","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-time-xpro-12-sl-is-lightest-road-pedal-on-the-market\/","title":{"rendered":"New Time XPro 12 SL is “lightest road pedal on the market”"},"content":{"rendered":"

French pedal brand refreshes its line-up across road, gravel and MTB <\/p>

By Warren Rossiter\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 08:00 AM<\/p>

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Time has launched a new lightweight pedal, the XPro 12 SL, alongside a remodelling of its pedal range.<\/p>

The XPro 12 SL is claimed to be the lightest road pedal on the market today and comes with a very high price tag of \u00a3440 \/ $440 \/ \u20ac490.Elsewhere, the brand has consolidated its complete pedal line-up across road, gravel and MTB to make it easier to understand (and in some cases, cheaper).<\/p>

New XPro 12 SL flagship road pedal<\/h2>
The XPro 12 SL is said to be the lightest road pedal around. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Time claims the XPro 12 SL pedals weigh 87g each (or 259g a pair with cleats), making them the lightest road pedals on the market.<\/p>

The weight has been saved through premium specifications, including ceramic bearings, hollow titanium axles and a carbon-injected composite body with inset stainless steel plates.<\/p>

The XPro 12 SL has a new three-setting spring tension adjuster for the carbon spring mechanism, and three options on axle length to suit your fit data.\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
The body of our sample XPro 10 (which is the same profile as the XPro 12 SL and XPro 12) is slender. – Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The narrowest of the three axle lengths is also claimed to benefit riders looking to get the narrowest Q-factor, which in turn should reduce frontal area.<\/p>

The XPro 12 SL\u2019s design also has a fairing under the pedal body, to provide an aero advantage.\u00a0<\/p>

The platform design is larger at a claimed 725mm2, compared to the original Xpresso<\/a>‘s 700mm2.\u00a0<\/p>

The XPro 12 SL design carries a rider weight limit of 90kg.\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
The underside has a fairing designed to improve aerodynamics. – Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Underpinning the flagship pedal is the XPro 12, which features steel bearings and a \u2018standard\u2019 titanium axle. The concessions still make for a remarkably light pedal at a claimed 273g a pair, including cleats (94g per pedal)\u00a0<\/p>

These cost less at \u00a3160 \/ $160 \/ \u20ac180.<\/p>

The start of the XPro range comes in the form of the XPro 10, which comes with steel bearings and a steel axle. This has a total claimed system weight of 310g (113g per pedal).\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
The cleats and bolts add a further 88g, totalling 315g. – Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

On the scales, our XPro 10 pedals come in at 227g (113.5g apiece), plus 88g for the cleats and bolts (315g system weight).<\/p>

Xpresso line refresh<\/h2>
\"Time
The Xpresso line is down to two models \u2013 the first is the Xpresso 6. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Time\u2019s entry-level Xpresso road pedals are now available in two models: the Xpresso 6 sees a glass-injected composite body with steel contact plates, while the Xpresso 4 has a reinforced composite body.\u00a0<\/p>

These don\u2019t come with spring-tension adjustment, but use the same cleats as the XPro pedals \u2013 you can opt for Time\u2019s iClic \u2018free-float\u2019 cleats to take advantage of the \uff0b\/- 5 degrees of angular float and \uff0b\/- 1.25mm of lateral float, or use Time\u2019s fixed (zero float) iClic cleats.\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
The other pedal in the range is the Xpresso 4. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Both weigh in at a claimed 315g system weight, though. The Xpresso 6\u2019s steel inserts are claimed to bring better protection from wear.<\/p>

The Xpresso 6 is priced at $95 \/ \u20ac105 \/ \u00a395, with the Xpresso 4 now priced lower than before, at $65 \/ \u20ac70 \/ \u00a365 (down from $90 \/ \u20ac100 \/ \u00a375).<\/p>

New Speciale 12 MTB pedals<\/h2>
\"Time
The Speciale pedals are available in two sizes \u2013 the large is pictured here. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The new Speciale 12 is aimed at professional-level enduro, downhill and trail riders.\u00a0<\/p>

It features an alloy anodised body for resilience against rock strikes and a titanium axle.\u00a0<\/p>

It\u2019s now available in two sizes: \u2018large\u2019 (with a 69x90mm platform) ostensibly for downhill and enduro use, and \u2018small\u2019 (64x80mm), which is said to be suitable for enduro riding as well as trail.\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
There’s also a small size. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The pedal\u2019s spring tension is adjustable via a brass screw on the pedal body and based around Time\u2019s long-standing twin-bar ATAC <\/a>design \u2013 well-regarded for its easy entry and mud-clearing properties.\u00a0<\/p>

The Speciale 12 is priced at $350 \/ \u20ac390 \/ \u00a3350 and weighs in at a claimed 180g per pedal (405g system weight) in a size large. The system is said to weigh 395g in the smaller size.<\/p>

\"Time
The Speciale 10 comes in a few snazzy colours. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Below this, the Speciale 10 shares a similar design with the same two size options. This cheaper option ($180 \/ \u20ac200 \/ \u00a3180) features a hollow steel axle and is available in new anodised colour options: purple, ‘Tangerine’, \u2018Raw\u2019 and dark grey.\u00a0<\/p>

The Speciale 10 pedals weigh in at a claimed 202g each (450g including cleats) for a size large, and 197g (440g system) for a size small.<\/p>

ATAC range consolidation<\/h2>
\"Time
The ATAC XC12 pedal has a titanium axle. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The ATAC range is reduced from five models to three, with an updated XC12 at the top of the range.\u00a0<\/p>

This is Time\u2019s lightest off-road offering aimed at XC, gravel and cyclocross racing<\/a> at the highest level, featuring a hollow oversized titanium axle and carbon-injected composite body.\u00a0<\/p>

The ATAC pedals’ wide angle of float and easy entry are said to make them popular with riders prone to knee pain issues<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

\"Time
The ATAC XC6 (pictured here) is the cheapest of the ATAC range. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The XC12s weigh in at a claimed 120g each, with a 285g total system weight. They are priced at $295 \/ \u20ac330 \/ \u00a3295.<\/p>

The XC12s are joined by the XC10s ($150 \/ \u20ac165 \/ \u00a3150), which weigh in at 325g total, and the XC6s at 345g total ($90 \/ \u20ac100 \/ \u00a390).<\/p>

MX series<\/h2>
\"Time
The MX6 is the highest of the two MX pedal offerings. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The MX is Time\u2019s all-rounder mountain bike pedal<\/a> with a more compact platform than the Speciale, made from lightweight injected glass-fibre composite.\u00a0<\/p>

The range is now down to two models from three, with a price reduction for the MX4 ($65 \/ \u20ac70 \/ \u00a365 from $90 \/ \u20ac100 \/ \u00a375 \u2013 the old MX2 entry-level pedal\u2019s pricing).<\/p>

They share the same twin-bar ATAC design for free movement and mud clearance, but with the addition of a more rugged platform, according to Time.<\/p>

\"Time
The MX4 underpins the two, with a solid steel axle. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The range-topping MX6 comes with a hollow steel axle and composite body, with a claimed system weight of 425g (190g per pedal), priced at $95 \/ \u20ac105 \/ \u00a395.\u00a0<\/p>

The MX4 shares the same composite body and ATAC retention system, but with a solid steel axle. This is priced at $65 \/ \u20ac70 \/ \u00a365 and carries a claimed system weight of 430g, or 192g per pedal.<\/p>

Urban Link<\/h2>
\"Time
The Link is unchanged, save for a small price decrease. – Time<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Time’s final pedal in its line-up is the urban-focused Link.\u00a0<\/p>

This pedal uses a single-sided version of the twin-bar ATAC design with a sculpted shoe-holding platform on the other side.\u00a0<\/p>

The Link weighs in at a claimed 390g for the system and retails for $65 \/ \u20ac70 \/ \u00a365. It\u2019s unchanged, bar a reduction in price from the previous $79 \/ \u20ac74 \/ \u00a368.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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