Xpedo XRFO8CT Thrust review

Xpedo claims its XRFO8CT Thrust pedals are 185g a pair, but our test set came in under - just 172g.

That's staggeringly light, nearly 10 per cent lighter than Look's top-end Keo Blades. However, there's a price to pay - not financially; they're not overpriced, given full carbon construction and titanium spindles - but they could do with being stiffer.

Granted, Xpedo stipulates a rider weight limit (85kg), suggesting potential issues with heavy loads, but at nearly 20kg under I could feel them flex. It can really only be the fault of the spindle - a shame as it's letting down an otherwise good pedal.

Cleat engagement and release felt positive and its 60mm-wide stainless steel plated body offers good cleat support with no lateral rocking detectable using either Xpedo's own or a compatible Look Keo cleat.