TIME XPRESSO 6 Pedals
MSRP: $95
B.S. Gearhead Rating: 9.75/10
Pros: Light weight, easy to click in and easy out, price
Cons: Composite body may get beat up over extended use
Claimed Weight: 230g/pair
Actual Weight: 234g/pair
It's not every day in the cycling world that you get excited about something that is less than $100 but these TIME XPRESSO 6 pedals check all the boxes.
I've had the TIME XPRESSO 6 pedals on my Specialized Aethos for just about a month now, and I've been very impressed thus far. My experience with the pedals has been easy in and out with no adjustability needed right out of the box. TIME has designed these as a pre-opened system which contributes to the easy clip-in. I haven't needed to change the carbon blade tension adjustment just yet as the pedals felt natural for me right away. I've been enjoying the ICLIC system for its ease of clipping in and its surprising ability to hold the cleat in the pedal even when trying to disengage. These pedals have a low stack height and an oversized platform for pedaling efficiency and comfort. My first ride using the ICLIC system was smooth and effortless as my cleat just found the pedal with a satisfying and audible click into place.
The XPRESSO 6 pedals use a composite body, steel axle, and steel bearings but despite its makeup, they still weigh surprisingly light compared to their high-end brother at the top of the line in the XPRO 12 SL (176g for the pair and $430). The XPRESSO 6 pedals I tested came in at 234g for the set. Impressive for the $95 price point!
The XPRESSO 6 pedals are the perfect pedals for anyone who is looking for a light, ergonomic, inexpensive upgrade. Also, if you're looking to shed easy grams, and looking for a pedal system that is easy to click into and good for comfort on all rides! We highly recommend these!

The ICLIC cleat system looks like it can take prolonged abuse from a 200 lb. rider. After our extended test period, the cleats still look good as well as function like new.

The pedals have started to show wear, but the composite body is holding up very well. The bearings seem to be breaking in nicely as our testing continues.

Adjusting release tension is a bit more "involved" of a process. There are setting indicators on the screw toward the back of the heel of the pedal labeled by I, II, III with I being the easiest release. I've recently bumped my tension up to II and like the feel and lack of float.
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Alex Pichette
This review was written by our Brand Manager, Alex Pichette. He has been riding and racing bikes for 12 years and has worked at the Broken Spoke Bikes Studio for 3+ years. He rides XC MTB, Fat Bike, Road, and Gravel.