Signature Alberto Contador Pedal model in distinctive matt yellow colour.

New for this model is an increased contact surface area and steel wear plate. Other benefits include a 12% larger contact area for increased efficiency and comfortable stroke.

And on the left is the old model and on the right the new – the contact area is noticeably larger – for increased stability and peace of mind.

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Designed to match the 105 10-speed group. Wide lightweight alloy body provides increased shoe contact area to maximize power transfer and increase support. Low profile design increases road clearance for increased confidence when slicing through corners. Large binding target allows quick engagement while wide cleats provides more efficient pedalling. Stainless steel pedal body plate for increased durability. Open design allows for easy access and cleat adjustment. Low maintenance sealed cartridge bearing axle unit.

Probikekit.com suggests the following key features.

Key Features:

• Weight: 325g per pair (claimed).
• Tension adjustment.
• Alloy body.
• Comes complete with SH-11 cleat.

Get this: The Crank Brothers Egg Beater 4ti pedal has titanium spindles, body, and wings, which helps minimize the scale impact, weighing in at an impressive 167g per pair.

Like all eggbeaters, there is almost no way that dirt can build up on the pedals and prevent either clipping in or out.Used by racers the world over, Egg Beater 4Ti pedals can be fully rebuilt to keep them working perfectly season after season.

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 The Candy pedal is similar to the Egg Beater Pedal but makes clipping-in even easier because the surrounding the Candy’s 4-sided wing, is a small composite platform that provides extra support for your shoes and gives your feet a bigger target as you’re trying to engage the pedal in a hurry.

The Crank Brothers Candy 2ti pedals give you 6 degrees of float and comes with cleats specific to the two-bolt pattern characteristic of mountain bike shoes.

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The unique and innovative design of their cycling pedal range is a step above the rest of the field and definitely ahead of its time.

The clipless design and unrestricted float of the pedal continues to prove that user friendliness, luxury comfort, and improved performance, are all attainable in a simple, light-weight package.

The pedal also comes in a low profile shape and allows riders to position each foot closer to the spindle to achieve enhanced power and less wasted energy.

Speedplay’s X Series Pedals have also notched up a few awards in its time winning the prestigious Designers Choice Award from ID Magazine, which is the leading magazine in the field of cycling industrial design.

As well as having a real stylish look to it, the X series pedals are also ultra light and will definitely not weigh you down. And at 99 grams per pedal you will barely notice the difference to your bike.

SPECS:

♣    Dual-sided entry: no kicking it over, no looking down, no fumbling.
♣    X/5 Chrome-Moly pedals per pair – 220g
♣    X/2 Stainless pedals per pair – 198g
♣    X/1 Titanium pedals per pair – 150g
♣    X cleats per pair – 62g
♣    Non-centering free
♣    Unbeatable cornering clearance: X/1 – 39 degrees; X/2 – 37 degrees; X/5 – 35 degrees.
♣    Built-in grease port for easy bearing lubrication.
♣    True locking mechanism

One of their greatest designs would have to be the Ritchey WCS Marathon V2 Ti Saddle, which offers durability, comfort and the toughness you would expect from any Ritchey Design.

While the V2 Ti saddle might not be as light as some of the competitors bike seats, it makes up for it in its comfort and all round capabilities.

While riding for hours on end each day will usually leave you with numb muscles, chafed skin and aching rear, Ricthey’s new saddle will provide excellent cushioning from the roughest part of any journey.

The seat is made with a low profile shape and a narrow shell. It also maintains a vector wing design, which helps dissipate vibration of the rails, ensuring an even smoother road ride.

Made from genuine leather and abrasion resistant sides the saddle is an attractive product and one that offers great durability in all conditions.

For any beginner or established rider, this bike seat will tick the boxes in most categories and is a great all round product for any rider.

The Ritchey WCS Marathon V2 Ti Saddle is available in both white and black colours and retails for around $90 US.

SPECS:

# model/rails: WCS/CrN-Ti
# top: leather
# colour: white
# Length x Width (mm): 270×130
# weight: 223g
# 35% carbon injected shell, cutaway sides (plus embroidery on the WCS)

Time’s newest design is made from composite carbon pedal with a hollow titanium axel, making them one of the lightest road cycling pedals on the market.

The time pedals claim to be 100% compatible with any type of cycling shoes and so far their statement seems to true.

There’s plenty of scope for set-up, with 5 degrees of adjustable float either way, 2.5mm of lateral float and lateral offset adjustment, and so you can tailor them for personal choice or style of riding.

The feature makes them especially good for anyone with leg or knee niggles and really is a concept most other pedal manufacturers should look at.

When riding with the Time RXS Carbon pedals you really will feel like every ounce of energy you put in is transferred to through to the wheels.

The slick looking carbon products look great and are sure to grab the attention of other cyclists. While they can be a bit pricy, selling at around $190US, they are worth every penny spent.

If you have a bit of extra coin to splash with, then there is a lighter titanium-spindled version available for about twice the price.

And if you’re after a cheaper version, Time also sell a non carbon version of the pedal for around $135US.

SPECS:

• Weight: 235g/pair
• Body Material: Carbon-reinforced composite body
• Spindle Material: Steel
• Bearings: single bearing system
• Adjustments: Spring
• Cleats 5 degrees float

While Shimano’s 7850 C24-CL wheels do not stand out in every area, they offer great balance in all departments and are regarded as one of the best all round cycling wheels on offer.

They are designed to balance key design elements and to deliver the best riding wheels for intended design use through a balance of opposing factors.

They are a light design, but not too light. They are stiff without being too restrictive. And they are an attractive design without being too innovative.

Probably the best feature about the wheels is the brake performance. Being a carbon fiber product, the braking on the Shimano Dura-Ace series are smooth, confident and powerful, with minimal pulsing or grabbing.

The C24s are subtle and understated in their performance – even the carbon wrap looks, at first glance, like a merely black anodized aluminum finish.

But If you ride Shimano or SRAM, these wheels are, for the money, one of the best blends of lightweight, stiffness and ride quality available.

SPECS:

* Pro-Tour performance with the convenience of clinchers
* Patent pending Shimano carbon-alloy composite construction
* Aerodynamic 24mm profile rims
* New titanium freehub body w/quick engagement
* New wider flange hubs and offset rear rim for increased rigidity and power transmission
* Shimano quality proven angular contact bearings with oversize 7075 alloy axles
* Weight: 1386g (pair)

Every year when Brooks comes out with its newest B17 special design, bike owners are queuing up to get their hands on the new product.

This 09’ version of the Brooks B17 saddle is designed to cater for all types of bike riding and the developers seem to have decided to attempt to appeal to a variety of cycling niches.

It is a great choice for riders who need a long distance saddle that can serve dual duty as a sport saddle, trekking saddle and even as a mountain bike saddle.

The saddle’s design has a classic and authentic feel to it, with a bunch of hand-hammered copper rivets around the perimeter of the saddle to give it an ‘old school’ look.

Keeping up with its positive reputation within the cycling community, the latest Brooks B17 special bike seat has already been regarded as one of the comfiest saddles on the market, and one which you don’t even have to break in.

The hardened leather supports riders sit bones while allowing them to sink into the seat making sure you don’t have an aching bottom after your first day of riding.

The Brooks B17 special bike seat sells for around $65 – $100 and is a great value buy for any cyclist. With its classic, elegant appearance and super comfortable ride, you are sure to get your moneys worth.

SPECS:

Width: 170mm
Length: 280mm
Weight: 540g
Colors: Black, Honey, Green.

Using original versions of their higher end products and tinkering with the designs, Shimano have been able to produce a pedal which looks great, works great and goes easy on the hip pocket.

Selling for around about $70 the only real differences in the PD-R540 and Shimano’s high-end Dura-Ace model is a less advanced bearing system, a steel axle and a heavier weight.

Apart from that, they pretty much maintain all the other quality features such as a wider platform, an audible, easy to use click-in, click-out system and the smooth ride that comes with most Shimano products.

SPECS:

# Wide pedal platform for foot-pedal stability
# Low maintenance sealed cartridge axle unit
# Large binding target for quick engagement
# Adjustable cleat tension with indicators