There may be a renewed interest in flats lately, but that doesn’t mean everyone is ditching their clipless pedals – even for DH. In order to provide riders with more options, xpedo is very close to the launch of their new DH clipless pedal. Built around the CXR pedal for the clipless portion, the prototype DH has a large spring loaded cage that will provide a ton of extra support when clipped in or not. Built to allow the rider to find the pedal claws as easily as possible, the DH pedal won’t be available until probably Interbike later this year.
Until then can get a few more details plus check out the new Cyclocross oriented CXR after the jump…
The aggressively shaped pedal surround is CNC machined from 6061 aluminum and will feature 4 traction pins to help with grip. When not clipped in the spring mechanism keeps the claw easily accessible making it very easy to locate with your foot to clip in. The pedal will use a chromoly axle that spins on three sealed bearings with an estimated weight under 400g for the pair. Expect pricing to be somewhere under $150 with availability around Interbike.
There are a few cyclocross specific shoes starting to pop up, but few CX specific pedals. That changes with the CXR which is built with a bigger platform and a design that is meant to shed mud better as well as allow easier engagement when hopping on and off your bike.
Easier clipping is achieved with an aggressive front clip that is more curved and a pedal body that will want to hang vertically when unclipped. Perfect for CX or gravel use, the CXR rolls on 3 sealed bearings with a chromoly axle though a ti spindle upgrade kit will be available next year. At 295g for the pair, the pedals are SPD compatible though the xpedo cleat is wider than the Shimano cleat offering a more stable connection to the pedals. Available now, the pedals sell for $109 and are available in 5 colors.
