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New product -25%Wellgo R3 automatic pedals for road bike- €14.99
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New productLook Keo cleats for automatic pedals- €10.90
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New productLook pedals Bioline- €29.99
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New product -45%Time Iclic xpresso xpro cleats for clipless pedals- €10.99
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New product -30%Look Keo cleats red for automatic pedals- €10.64
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Automatic pedal: performance and efficiency for time trials
The automatic pedal is a key time trial cycling peripheral for cyclists looking to maximize their performance in time trials or triathlons. Thanks to a secure engagement system, it allows optimal power transmission and better stability on the bike. In this article, we will detail the essential characteristics of an automatic pedal, its specificities and the essential brands on the market.
Features of clipless pedals
1. Optimal power transmission
Clipless pedals ensure more efficient pedaling by allowing a better connection between the foot and the pedal, thereby reducing energy loss and improving propulsion.
2. Interlocking and triggering system
Adjustable tension: Allows you to adjust the force needed to engage or release the shoe.Secure mechanism: Reduces the risk of unintentional unhooking while racing.
3. Materials and lightness
Carbon: Offers better rigidity and significant weight savings for competitors.Aluminum: More affordable and durable, often used on intermediate models.
4. Wide platform for better support
An enlarged support surface guarantees even pressure distribution and improves comfort over long distances.
5. Compatibility with cleats and shoes
Clipless pedals are designed to work with specific cleat systems, requiring compatibility with suitable cycling shoes.
The best brands of clipless pedals
1. Shimano
The Shimano Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedals are a benchmark in time trials, offering lightness, rigidity and adjustability.
2. Look
The Look Keo Blade range is prized for its carbon blade mechanism, guaranteeing precise engagement and excellent power transmission.
3. Speedplay
Speedplay offers models like the Speedplay Zero, appreciated for its double engagement system and its precise adjustment of the foot position.
4. Time
Time XPRO pedals are designed to maximize aerodynamics while offering a good compromise between comfort and performance.
5. Wahoo
With the acquisition of Speedplay, Wahoo continues to innovate by offering high-performance pedals with optimal connection.
How to choose your automatic pedals?
Analyze your type of practice: Time trial, triathlon or intensive training.Opt for light and rigid materials: Carbon is a premium choice to optimize performance.
Check compatibility with your shoes and cleats: Each brand offers a different system.
Adjust tension and angle of freedom: Essential for comfort and prevention of joint pain.
Conclusion
Clipless pedals are a major asset for cyclists looking to improve their efficiency in time trials. With models adapted to everyone's needs, it is essential to choose the right combination of weight, stiffness and comfort. By opting for brands like Shimano, Look or Speedplay, you benefit from optimal power transmission and a better connection to the bike, guaranteeing performance and stability.
