A dual-sided clipless pedal with carbon body for gravel, XC and cyclo-cross: 515 mm² of contact area, sealed bearings, SPD-compatible.

Dual-sided, carbon body: the all-rounder from gravel to XC

Classed by LOOK in the "gravel all-around" category, the X-Track Race Carbon is equally at home on a cross-country mountain bike or in cyclo-cross. Its carbon body widens the contact area to 515 mm², its open dual-sided mechanism lets mud escape, and its two sealed bearings, backed up by a labyrinth seal, protect the Chromoly+ axle from spray. LOOK claims more than 15 tests beyond the ISO standard: fatigue, impact, UV and salt spray.

Features

• Dual-sided MTB/gravel clipless, SPD-compatible
• Weight: 175 g per pedal according to LOOK, 400 g per pair with cleats
• 515 mm² contact area, 60 mm platform
• Q-factor 53 mm; 16.8 mm stack
• Carbon body, Chromoly+ axle
• Two side-by-side sealed bearings and internal metal bushing, O-ring on the cap and labyrinth seal
• Tension 6 to 14; 6° float; 13° release
• 2-year LOOK warranty (3 years with registration)

Race Carbon or aluminium X-Track?

The aluminium X-Track shares the Race Carbon's mechanism and sealing, but its narrower platform (57 mm) gives the sole less support. The Race Carbon therefore offers more comfort on long rides, for less weight. To go further, the Race Carbon Ti replaces the Chromoly+ axle with titanium and saves around thirty grams per pedal. Riders who want an even wider platform should look at the X-One-G, though they'll give up the dual-sided entry.

LVR workshop tip

This is the pedal we readily recommend to riders who split their time between gravel and MTB: one pair of shoes, one type of cleat for both bikes. Our tip: trace the outline of your cleat on the sole with a marker before replacing it, and you'll find your position again in a minute. An X-Track cleat wears faster if you often walk on tarmac; check it at the start of every season.

In the box

• One pair of X-Track Race Carbon pedals
• One pair of standard X-Track cleats