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Title: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jakob on September 24, 2023, 01:54:48 PM
Hey Team,
Im searching for Pedals which are AS light or lighter conmpared top the Dura Ace, is there Something available
Only found those:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGEl4Gb
Searching SPD SL
Thanks!
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jonathanf2 on September 24, 2023, 02:09:56 PM
If you're willing to switch to Look Keo, these weigh 235g for the pair. They even have Xpedo pedals that weigh less. I'm currently using these on 2 of my road bikes.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803499675392.html)

Xpedo (aka Wellgo's performance brand), also has their Thrust carbon pedals, but they cost significantly more, but weigh 210g.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: Maden on September 24, 2023, 02:22:38 PM
I myself have found only a few third-party lightweight options for SPD-SL. Even though Shimano pedals are reliable, Look KEO seems to be a better choice for cost-conscious weight savings.

But, here are the four options I found:

Exustar E-PR18 CKTI (Titanium axle, carbon-reinforced nylon body) - 246g - 126 USD https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18CKTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BTU (https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18CKTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BTU)

Exustar E-PR18 STTI (Titanium axle, nylon body) - 256g - 100 USD https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18STTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BYU (https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18STTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BYU)

Wellgo R358 (Steel axle, carbon-reinforced body) - 243g - 55 USD https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804199087759.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804199087759.html)

Rockbros LP-R21 (Steel axle, nylon body) - 262g - 40 USD https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832644654245.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832644654245.html)
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: BalticSea on September 24, 2023, 02:28:24 PM
I myself have found only a few third-party lightweight options for SPD-SL. Even though Shimano pedals are reliable, Look KEO seems to be a better choice for cost-conscious weight savings.

But, here are the three options I found:

Exustar E-PR18 CKTI (Titanium axle, carbon-reinforced nylon body) - 246g - 126 USD https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18CKTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BTU (https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18CKTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BTU)

Exustar E-PR18 STTI (Titanium axle, nylon body) - 256g - 100 USD https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18STTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BYU (https://www.amazon.com/Exustar-E-PR18STTI-Road-Clipless-Pedal/dp/B00LOA0BYU)

Rockbros LP-R21 (Steel axle, nylon body) - 262g - 40 USD https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832644654245.html (https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832644654245.html)

If you want to save weight, you go with Time pedals. Otherwise, just get used Dura-Ace. Still light and will outlive any Aliexpress special pedal IMO
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: Maden on September 24, 2023, 02:35:33 PM
Agreed, for pedals you really have to pick 2 out of 3 for lightweight, inexpensive, and durable. Because of how many moving parts they have, saving weight is not so simple.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: Tijoe on September 24, 2023, 03:29:58 PM
I have these pedals on my road bike. They replaced my Bebop pedals.  Work great, but the metal cleats aren't good for walking.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805594665901.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.652b5eddfWqrRM&algo_pvid=2a9e11c0-8600-4b04-8038-563c587d0efa&aem_p4p_detail=202309241328285125900123785600007795478&algo_exp_id=2a9e11c0-8600-4b04-8038-563c587d0efa-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21122.92%2161.46%21%21%21893.30%21%21%402101e9cf16955873085541841e9d71%2112000034331345505%21sea%21US%21122805404%21&curPageLogUid=be96J8MbLX8E&search_p4p_id=202309241328285125900123785600007795478_1
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: PLA on September 24, 2023, 06:15:11 PM
Xpedo

Sorry what
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: Froglover825 on September 24, 2023, 06:40:35 PM
Sorry what
worlds most unfortunate company name
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jonathanf2 on September 24, 2023, 07:39:05 PM
Xpedo pedals pair up nicely with Goldix cranksets!  ;D
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: Sakizashi on September 24, 2023, 08:01:41 PM
Xpedo's road pedal is called the Thrust, so...

However their pedals are really nice. The Thrust 8 Ti  (stated 180g per pair, mine were UNDER 170g) and the Thrust SL (~165g) are both lighter than the Time XPro 15, while also using lighter cleats that offer better adjustment. I would avoid the SL and get the 8 series as the elastomer is prone to squeaking. The wear parts and service kits are also a lot cheaper than offerings from Look and Time and given Xpedo is the upmarket brand of Wellgo, access to parts is pretty good.

The Thrust NXS (220g) is also a really good budget option, but I would probably step up to the Thrust 8 CR for the slightly better materials at the $100 price point.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jokage on September 24, 2023, 08:37:31 PM
Those Thrust pedal shapes reminded me of my Assioma. Indeed, Xpedo is where Favero outsource their Assioma pedal structures.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: neobiker on September 25, 2023, 05:20:45 AM
I have been using these Promend pedals. 217g the pair.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PROMEND-Nylon-Material-Sealed-Bearing-Bicycle_1600581089966.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.5a6153fbw7VJPo
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jakob on September 25, 2023, 06:02:53 AM
Xpedo's road pedal is called the Thrust, so...

However their pedals are really nice. The Thrust 8 Ti  (stated 180g per pair, mine were UNDER 170g) and the Thrust SL (~165g) are both lighter than the Time XPro 15, while also using lighter cleats that offer better adjustment. I would avoid the SL and get the 8 series as the elastomer is prone to squeaking. The wear parts and service kits are also a lot cheaper than offerings from Look and Time and given Xpedo is the upmarket brand of Wellgo, access to parts is pretty good.

The Thrust NXS (220g) is also a really good budget option, but I would probably step up to the Thrust 8 CR for the slightly better materials at the $100 price point.
Are they also available for SPD SL?
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jakob on September 25, 2023, 06:09:40 AM
I have been using these Promend pedals. 217g the pair.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PROMEND-Nylon-Material-Sealed-Bearing-Bicycle_1600581089966.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.5a6153fbw7VJPo
Rally the pair 217 and Not only one, Like on the Photo?
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: neobiker on September 25, 2023, 08:44:27 AM
Rally the pair 217 and Not only one, Like on the Photo?

The pair, if you look at the picture carefully, you see two pedals being weighted.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: jakob on September 25, 2023, 03:55:44 PM
I have been using these Promend pedals. 217g the pair.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PROMEND-Nylon-Material-Sealed-Bearing-Bicycle_1600581089966.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.5a6153fbw7VJPo
Are they for Shimano SPD SL or Look?
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: neobiker on September 25, 2023, 04:18:06 PM
SPD SL
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: neobiker on October 13, 2023, 05:34:19 PM
Additional proof of the weight as I just received a pair.
Title: Re: Searching Carbon Pedals comparable weight to the Dura ace
Post by: kubackje on October 14, 2023, 02:24:57 AM
I have been using these Promend pedals. 217g the pair.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/PROMEND-Nylon-Material-Sealed-Bearing-Bicycle_1600581089966.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.5a6153fbw7VJPo

Do You know what is the Q factor of those pedals? I need a wide one like the shimano +4mm. Unfortunately I don't know why all those chineese sellers don't give this one dimension