Make the right decision about your most important contact point.
Few gear choices come with higher levels of partisanship for experienced cyclists and triathletes than pedals. Perhaps the most important contact point you have with your bike, pedals have the critical role of transferring power from your legs to your drivetrain. Which system is most efficient is a hotly debated topic, but figuring out the best option for your needs should come down to a few key features: float, ease of entry and exit, weight and price. Here’s an overview of the three most popular pedal brands among triathletes: Shimano, Speedplay and Look.
Shimano
Benefits: Secure standby, trickle-down performance
Shimano is the market leader in pedals and cleats. Their pedals are known for their extra-wide platforms and they also have trickled down carbon pedal bodies from Dura-Ace to Ultegra and 105 models. Different cleat options offer varying amounts of float, which is how much your foot can rotate around the center of the pedal before unclipping. You can purchase cleats that allow zero, two or six degrees of float. The amount of tension required to clip in and out of the pedal is also adjustable.
Pictured: Shimano PD-5800 SPD-SL 105 Pedals
£59, Shimano.com
Key feature: Value-driven performance
With a carbon composite body, Shimano’s 105 pedals offer the same key design features as the Ultegra and Dura-Ace models with only a slight weight penalty.
Tension: Adjustable
Cleat float: Zero, two or six degrees
Weight: 275 grams
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