Road Pedals

Most of today’s riders don’t remember the days of toe clips and leather straps – lucky them. While the clips and straps worked reasonably well, they were not nearly as secure and convenient as the clipless pedal systems that replaced them. Here are a few options.

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Keo Carbon Blade – $550
Look
13072
As one of the original clipless pedal innovators, Look again pushed forward with its new Keo Blade. Built with a carbon fibre body, the pedal is appropriately light, but it’s Look’s use of a carbon fibre leaf spring that moves this into the featherweight pedal category. A large reinforced pedal-contact area minimizes foot-to-pedal pressure while the two spring retention levels reduce unexpected releases.

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Dura-Ace – $380
Shimano
13033

In a sport with yearly and occasionally dubious equipment updates, the Dura-Ace pedals stand out as an example of a product that got it right the first time. Other than a minor change to the platform body a few seasons ago, these pedals are almost identical to when they were originally introduced. The reason is simple – they work. With their consistent retention, supportive platform, great cornering clearance and bulletproof construction, it’s no surprise they’re a popular choice with the pros. Put ’em on and ride.

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I-CLic Ti Carbon – $600
Time
13103

Time is renowned for being the first clipless pedal manufacturer that offered functional pedal float. Their latest pedal offers the same knee-saving float while reducing pedal weight with a carbon body, titanium axle and carbon fibre blade spring. The result is an exceptional lightweight pedal for serious road racing that retains the consistent release and float associated with Time.