Product Spotlight: 7 of the Best Pedals from Time
Time is an iconic brand making world-class pedals that are used across various disciplines by weekend warriors and world champs. They are well-known for their cleat system that binds very easily with the pedal’s body. Right now there’s a ‘50% off’ deal running across their range and we’ve picked the hottest of the lot for you to choose from.
XC and Gravel
Time has five pedals inside their XC and Gravel lineup. The double-entry design makes them easy to clip into, they are self-cleaning and have adjustable tension. Ideal for XC and Gravel use, they are also recommended for indoor training.
Time XC 12
No compromises
At just 124 grams per pedal, the XC 12 is Time’s lightest off-road pedal and one of the lightest in it’s class. The features include a titanium axle, carbon body and tension adjustment which fine-tunes how the pedal functions. R5 280 | Shop HERE
Time XC 8
Performance racer
Featuring a light carbon body and a durable hollow steel axle, the XC 8 is often the choice of XC and Gravel racing snakes. Other features include tension adjustment, a low stack height and steel bearings. The Atac Easy cleats give a 10° release but a 13° or 17° release is possible with the Atac cleats. The XC 8’s weigh 143 grams per pedal and have 5mm of lateral freedom. R1 970 | Shop HERE
Time XC 2
Off-road newbies
A versatile and super-affordable pedal for anyone looking to ride off-road for the first time. Features include the brand’s cleat system known as Atac, which is based on a large platform, is easy to set up and has a self-cleaning design. The Atac Easy cleats give a 10° release but a 13° or 17° release is possible with the Atac cleats. The XC 2’s weigh 151 grams per pedal and have 5mm of lateral freedom. R930 | Shop HERE
Road and Tri
Legends of road cycling helped make the Time brand what it is today. An icon! The road and tri offering includes six pedals with many functional features, of them all perhaps the most popular is the brand’s Iclic technology that makes it really easy to clip in. Other performance features include an adjustable release tension, small stack height and low weight.
Time XPRO 15
As used on the World Tour
The redesign includes a new carbon body and a larger pedal surface to boost power transfer and efficiency. As a top-of-the-range option, the XPRO 15 pedals are fitted with watt-saving CeramicSpeed bearings, a super light hollow titanium spindle and have adjustable engagement tension. When we say light, we mean it – how does 87 grams per pedal sound? R8 800 | Shop HERE
Time XPRESSO 4
Entry level
Entry level it may be but at 115 grams per pedal they certainly ain’t clunkers. The Xpresso features a wide stainless steel top plate, a strong steel axle and three tension settings on the carbon blade to tailor the feel to suit your needs. The Iclic cleat system ensures clipping in is a simple and easy process. R1 290 | Shop HERE
Trail and Enduro
The full trail, enduro and gravity lineup includes no less than six pedals that feature angular float, easy cleat engagement and a self-cleaning design.
Time MX 2
Ideal for beginners
A large platform, easy cleat entry system and superb affordability make the MX 2 pedal ideal for trail riding newbies. Not to mention the 197 grams per pedal weigh in – which is pretty light. R1 184.00 | Shop HERE
Time Speciale 12
Pro-level Enduro Racing
Other than its classy name, the Speciale 12 has all the features an aggressive rider needs, including a wide platform for stability, adjustable pins for extra grip and a micro-adjustable release system to tailor the feel. Plus, the 6106-T6 aluminum body construction is strong enough to withstand just about anything a gravity line can throw your way. 202 grams per pedal is pretty light too. R4 840 | Shop HERE