Look X Track Power Dual Pedals
Price: €1099 – double sided
€749 – single sided energy
Weight: 407 grams per pair
Accuracy: + / – 1%
Q Factor: 53mm
Stack Height: 10.7mm
Battery life: 60 hours
Warranty: 3 years
Look bolstered its pedal vary again in March with the discharge of the X-Track and Keo Power pedals. The common X-Track off-road pedal vary has been in the marketplace for some time now, however this yr it is joined by the X Track Power energy meter pedal choices.
The X Track Power is an SPD-style energy meter pedal that’s out there in single-sided and double-sided energy recording variations, with a claimed accuracy of + / – 1% The single-sided model is available in at $759 while the dual-sided model, which I’ve examined is available in at $1,099.
The pedals that are designed and manufactured in France are in Look’s phrases ‘for cyclists with exacting requirements, trying to get probably the most out of every coaching session’. At north of $1,000 per pair, they symbolize a critical funding for the rider in search of correct and reliable dual-sided energy information. Or let’s not overlook, the rider who likes them, and might afford them.
There is competitors now, and the off highway energy meter pedal market appears to be rising, bolstering the perfect gravel bike pedals phase of the market. The Favero Assioma PRO MX-2 pedals are available in at lower than half the price of the Look’s, the Garmin Rally XC200 are additionally cheaper. While the SRM X Power dual-sided energy pedals are the costliest in the marketplace (to our information) and edge the Looks by a couple of hundred {dollars}.
So there is no bones about it, these are premium energy meter pedals. I’ve been using with them for a number of months now off-road to see how they carry out and if they’re definitely worth the funding. You can already learn our Look Keo Blade energy pedal evaluate to see how the road-going sister product fared.
Design and Aesthetics
Aesthetics are a consideration for each element in addition to efficiency and as traditional, I’ll begin there. The Look X – Track is a handsome pair of pedals, which is simply as effectively at $1,000 for the dual-sided possibility. The pedal physique is aluminium, the axle is metal while the platform materials (the bit in touch along with your cleats) is chrome steel. The pedals really feel comfortingly weighty and stable in hand.
The X-Track pedals really feel high-end and techy, you possibly can see the machining marks when trying intently on the alloy our bodies, which I like. There’s a knurling-like diamond sample which is pretty aesthetic in my view and the chrome steel cleat engagement jaws are connected with a pair of T20 Torx bolts on both sides of the dual-sided pedal. The axle itself is a copper/bronze color and in addition creates a techy distinction towards the silver. Altogether, it is a good trying package deal that is nonetheless trying good now despite the fact that my cleats have marked the platforms, which goes to occur to any SPD-style pedals. I’ve to say I’ve felt barely nervous using off-road at occasions, pedal strikes and normal put on and tear have made me a bit nervous when the pedals price this a lot, however all has been effectively.
The pedals arrive in a really user-friendly, recyclable cardboard field that slides open. Aluminium elements of the pedals are additionally constituted of recycled materials. There’s a set of Look steel SPD model cleats included (Shimano SPD cleats may also be used), a USB-C magnetic charging cable, a person setup card and that is it. Some merchandise on this worth bracket would have ten occasions the packaging and I like the straightforward, and recyclable presentation and setup.
The battery and electrical energy recoding componentry of every pedal is all housed within the axle itself and is auto-calibrating and correct to a claimed + / – 1%, although you possibly can manually calibrate the pedals within the Look app as effectively. The pedals cost through a magnetic connector on the finish of every axle and use a USB-C cable. Look rolled out an app to make use of with the pedals to care for pairing and system administration. You may also register your pedals within the app to start the three-year guarantee interval.
The pedals have an IPX7 waterproof ranking, although the handbook does suggest you do not submerge them or stress wash them, so be aware of this when you’re actually off-roading or washing your bike repeatedly. I actually view them in another way from my years-old common SPD pedals. These are high-end energy meter pedals. The electronics are within the axles that are protected by rubber seals. Keeping the heavy washing and spraying to a minimal is simply going to face you in good stand and assist take care of them.
The pedals allow customers to seize a variety of energy metrics that may be recorded through top-of-the-line bike computer systems. This contains; energy (common and max), normalized energy, energy zone monitoring, cadence and naturally proper / left leg stability. They’re additionally able to measuring torque effectiveness and torque smoothness.
The energy axles themselves are listed as spare elements on the Look web site and are appropriate with X Track and Keo Power pedals, so you should buy pedal our bodies and swap between highway and off-road pedals for a further outlay. The web site does now state the axles are not out there on-line although. I assume that is now an in-store buy solely. The energy axles aren’t appropriate with normal Keo and X Track pedals, so there is no conversion possibility doable there.
Bearing alternative kits and the pedal finish cap removing software are all out there on-line. For the price of these pedals I’d count on to see the service instruments included for homeowners. I can not nevertheless discover any service manuals on-line, so maybe Look is eager on clients having service work finished by Look sellers or again on the manufacturing facility.
Setup
Pedal setup may be very easy and straightforward to do, it took me minutes. The pedals are put in with a 15mm spanner and the online manual does suggest a tightening torque of 30-40Nm to make sure max accuracy. The model additionally states beneath 30Nm of tightening torque will result in lowered pedal accuracy. This will imply utilizing a 15mm open-ended crowfoot wrench, which I bought myself to comply with the right specs. If you’ve invested within the pedals I might say it’s price following the producer’s suggestions to the letter. A motorcycle store might be able to do that for you, nevertheless it’s solely an inexpensive software when you want one and you will be doing issues to spec then.
Another level I really feel you will need to point out is that the one approach to differentiate the left and right-hand pedals is by a line machined into the spanner flats on the left-hand pedal.
A mixture-up right here when putting in pedals might be a expensive mistake which might end in ruined crank arm threads and injury to the pedals at worst. I’ve been cautious to verify I search for this mark when putting in. My high tip when you suppose you could overlook this, as double-sided pedals aren’t as simple to distinguish as a pair of highway pedals is to make use of a sharpie and add an ‘L’ to the left-hand pedal axle that can assist you bear in mind, one thing I did for a current press journey once I knew another person could be putting in my pedals.
Setup may be very simple, and never one thing to be daunted by in any respect. Give the pedals a full cost, and fasten them to the bike, ideally torquing them to spec. You can then obtain the free Look app to pair your pedals and from there, you possibly can calibrate them, enter your chainset dimensions corresponding to crank arm size and so forth and perform updates. The solely different job to do is to pair the pedals to your chosen cycle pc. That’s it, able to trip in minutes.
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Performance
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As only a pair of pedals, the X-Track pedals have been stable for me and have not missed a beat. I’ve used them on totally different bikes throughout a variety of terrain and took them to Spain for the launch of the Ridley E-Grifn for some dusty gravel using. They additionally nonetheless look just about model new after months of using and retain their shiny end.
Clipping out and in is optimistic and pedal spring pressure can simply be adjusted. The pedals have been quiet and problem-free. One factor I did question with Look is a fraction of play I can really feel in every pedal physique when rocking them vertically. This is a really small quantity of play, and Look informed me a minimal quantity of motion is regular within the pedals to stop extreme friction, the pedals do spin fantastically for what it is price. This motion hasn’t elevated over my take a look at interval, however I’ll proceed to observe it.
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I’ve in contrast the X Track’s towards the Wahoo Kickr Shift sensible bike, Zwift Hub One sensible coach and on a gravel bike towards the Sram Red AXS XPLR energy meter chainset. I’ve proven some steadier state and spikier indoor intervals above in addition to a seize from my semi-regular Wednesday night gravel trip which was round 3 hours lengthy.
Indoor assessments are a great start line and common and normalised energy on each the Kickr Shift and Zwift Hub One coach have been each inside 1% of one another for a few exercises.
Another take a look at was a stop-start, very bumpy in locations three three-hour gravel trip. The common recorded energy for this trip was 89.8 watts for the Look X Tracks and 87.8 watts for the Red XPLR energy meter chainset which was a 2.28% distinction. Max energy distinction was just a little greater at 5.28%. But there was nothing to actually prick my ears up at and the facility meters matched one another effectively. I perceive totally different energy meter algorithms will work in several methods so some discrepancies may be anticipated, however general issues have been correct in comparison with multiple energy meter.
Verdict
After a number of months of testing I have never had any points from the Look X Track’s and energy recording has been constant and correct sufficient for me. They appear very effectively made and I just like the aesthetics and general design. They additionally nonetheless look just about model new.
Setting the pedals up was quite simple, as was utilizing the Look app for pairing and calibrations. I additionally just like the unfussy packaging. It could be good to get pedal service instruments included for the worth a minimum of for the dual-sided pedals. This is a system you’ll be investing into and hopefully caring for and utilizing for years, though maybe Look is assured this may not be a lot of a problem.
There is not any escaping the worth, these pedals, are very costly at simply over €1,000. I can not assist however suppose that it is seemingly loads of riders will plump for extra competitively priced pedals or energy meter cranks as an alternative.
Design and Aesthetics | Attractive design and the Keo Power and X Track our bodies are interchangeable | 8/10 |
Battery life and charging | Has been superb general, I really like the double ended charger and magnetic mechanicsm and battery life is stable | 8/10 |
Performance | Haven’t put a foot mistaken, I queried some pedal ‘play’ with Look however was informed that is regular and it hasn’t developed into something extra at this stage | 8/10 |
Durabiility and Construction | No points right here, an the pedals nonetheless look surprisingly un marked for SPD’s. I believe homeowners will do effectively to heed Look’s recommendation and never overwash or blast these pedals. | 8/10 |
Value | The second costliest MTB energy pedals in the marketplace, although the one sided model is cheaper. Will individuals plump for crank arm or extra competitively priced rivals providing related efficiency? The twin sided Assioma PRO MX-2 are lighter and considerably cheaper | 7/10 |
Overall | Row 5 – Cell 1 | 39/50 |