Following hot off the heels of the new Favero Assimoa Pro MX SPD pedals, comes the new X-Track Power pedals from Look, which are designed to be robust and deliver all the data points an endurance mountain biker or gravel rider would need without additional sensor bulk. The French brand’s industrial designers and engineers prioritised packaging with the new off-road power pedal range, wanting to create a pedal that doesn’t feel needlessly oversized while retaining all the sensor functionality riders investing in a power pedal would require. 

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Spinning on a steel axle containing the core data harvesting and measuring components, the X-Track Power pedals have a stack of only 10.7mm, and a Q-factor of 53mm. Despite the compact size, these pedals can measure pedalling dynamics with an accuracy of +/-1%, with Look offering single and double-sided sensor integration for the X-Track Power range. 

Riders who demand the most accurate data regarding their pedal stroke can opt for the double-sided sensor configuration, which measures dual power outputs, cadence, and left-right balance. 

Look’s single-sided X-Track Power pedals double their data reading to estimate the total pedalling dynamic readout. Still, for riders who desire a complete data view of their off-road pedalling dynamics, the double-sided system’s £325 premium will be worth it. 

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Riders willing to invest in a pair of power meter pedals want deep immersion into their digital riding data. The X-Track Power pedals can synch with your devices via ANT+ and Bluetooth. At the same time, the Look app provides a generous matrix of data parameters for riders to evaluate, explore, and compare their rides to training benchmarks. 

Whether on a six-hour gravel ride or practicing an intense 10-minute enduro stage, the combination of X-track Power pedals and Look’s app can illustrate normalised power, intensity factor, power zones, training stress, functional threshold power, pedalling smoothness, and torque effectiveness. 

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Power meter pedals live a challenging life off-road, with the risk of moisture, mud, and dust contamination degrading the sensitive electronics that enable pedals to do readings and create data. Look’s product team has paid specific attention to robust weather and environmental sealing for the X-Track Power pedals, giving riders the confidence to venture out in any weather or riding conditions. The pedals are rated to the IPX7 environmental sealing standard. 

But what about crash risk? If you suffer that unfortunate pedal strike on a rock or root while riding off-road? Look has created a three-year crash replacement arrangement for its X-Track Power pedals, provided the products are registered. 

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Weight and device endurance rates at 400g per pair, with 60 hours of battery life. The recharging port is a USB-C standard, with most wall sockets capable of fully recharging the X-Track Power pedals in just under two hours. Look’s double-sided X-Track Power pedals are £1,000, with the single-sided option retailing for £675. Both options feature the proven and widely used SPD clipless interface standard.

• www.lookcycle.com

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