OneUp XC pedals claim to be the thinnest dual-sided SPD
OneUp Components is branching outside of its usual trail and gravity mountain bike focus with a new SPD pedal aimed at gravel and cross-country riders. One feature is a reduced stack height, with OneUp claiming the 26.8mm total pedal thickness is the slimmest of all dual-sided SPD pedals.
The pedals spin on cartridge bearings and a bushing, all serviceable via a supplied socket tool. A pair weighs an actual 301 grams, approximately 20 grams less than Shimano XTR M9200s. At US$160, they’re priced below Shimano XTR and Wolf Tooth’s SPD pedals (previously reviewed).
Escape tech editor Dave Rome has been using the pedals for a couple of months and notes that early impressions are great with a more stable pedal-to-shoe interaction. However, he noted that the increased pedal body width can lead to more pedal strikes in tight and rocky terrain. More to come, but in the meantime, see more at OneUp Components.