Time Xpresso pedals unboxing and Shimano pedal comparison
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2017
- I got sent some fancy pants Time Xpresso pedals. Check out my unboxing and comparison to my current Shimano pedals.
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They are light, reliable and easy on the knees, gotta love em
Have had no probs yet with my xpresso4. Have ridden Time Equipe Magnesium for years so was very keen to ride Time again. Cleats do wear a little more quickly but got a full year out of them if you look after them (only $20 to replace).
I was looking at those Time pedals ... and came to the same conclusion .. complimented.. from what I read in reviews. Went with the Ultegra pedals.
I switched from Shimano pedals to Time about ten years ago. I've been running the Xpresso 4s specifically. The reason I switched is because I had an ankle injury that took out a lot of the strength in my right leg to twist it laterally. The Shimanos were very difficult for me to use but I read that the Times have the easiest disengagement. This helped me get back on the saddle after my injury. So yes, the float is weird, they are difficult to engage and the cleats where out quicker, but for me, it's probably my only option.
Easy pedals to get into and super lightweight when you got to the higher end. However, over selling at least 30+ pairs of these, nearly half of them came back snapped on the rear end from Xpresso 2 to 8. My customers were having to replace cleats two to three times per riding season. Had I known they wore down so quickly I would have never stocked them in the first place and just stuck with Shimano/Speedplay for everything.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing your experience with them. I'll give them a thorough test before I do a full review and see how they last.
i love time pedals easy to clip in and plenty float for my shit knees although can some times be too easy to clip out of but still a fantastic pedal
Something few pay attention to, is that the Shimano, by angling the front and rear cleat engagement areas on an angle, seats the shoe bottom closer to the pedal spindle than most every other system. Look et al basically raise both back and front engagement points up from level, versus Shimano sort of using a triangular line, higher in back but low in the front, a difference of at least 5mm, usually more. They don't wear out, or break, easily adjust tension - little things add up. Cleats wear out, cheap to replace, repeat. Ride.
Interesting - is this still true, and is the stack height number on the Shimanos over-reported?
I used to ride bebops, and I think it was low stack height that helped my knee issues.
The really old Time criteriums were my 2nd choice. I had tried the speeplay way back and they didn't work for me.
Now that I'm getting back on my bike 1st time in 15 years, can't get bebops anymore, looking for the lowest stack height. It's either the TIME or the Shimano
Also I'll be commuting and if I need to walk, the Times aren't ideal.
Loving the videos man! But whats up with the camera wobble throughout this video? It seems like some kind of image stabilisation is going on.
I'm trying to find out where this annoying wobble. Some part of the production process is trying to stabilise the video. Which is stupid because it's a stationary camera! I'll start poking Premiere Pro with a stick.
Like RA Ive done all thr systems. Rode the Time Equipe Mags Ti's (super wide 🙏) then RSX's for a good while and weren't bad. Then Speedplay, the greasing and wear of the cleats irritated me soo much. I've never done these, tho user-experiences aren't hot toward them. After the Speedplay, i done Ultegra spd-sl's, the surface area is great but then went to Look blade 2's as the cleats are cheaper BUT i t lots of back plate wear - i felt the carbon blade on the bottom was too stiff (12nm) and wore it away and also they wore in the front cleat area of the pedal. Also a tiny stone got into the gap under the carbon blade, which was a pain to remove on the roadside. So've bought DA 9100 SPD-SL's which are pretty nice, entry bit crazy as the lip at the front is low so you can slide off the pedal. SPD-SL's cover all bases for me 👌
They look interesting I will be interested to see the final review and I think their weight is the same as Ultegra and how are you finding Campanello as I see it is on your bike?
I always wanted to try Campagnolo and this bike popped up on Gumtree for a ridiculous price so I jumped on it. I really like it. I love the ergonomics and the shifting feel. Shimano is a much lighter action, this feels more mechanical. It's also really reliable. Once it's all aligned a basically don't touch it for months. The bad things are the expense and the annoying lack of compatibility. Like all things Italian there's a certain pain-in-the-ass factor but I still love it!
Hey mate, did you ever do a follow up review on them? How long did the cleats last? Im thinking of buying these purely for weight saving against my standard Shimano SPD pedals. But not sure i want to continue to buy cleats three times a year
Hey dude, I didn't do a video but I did a full written review: www.lavelocita.cc/la-velocita-reviews/time-xpresso-10-pedals
thank you, it is a very good video
I used time for a long time , very good pedals , easy to clip in and out , only one thing let them down , the cleats are not very durable and needs to be changed very often since they wear out very quickly
Cheers mate, I'll keep an eye on the cleat wear rate
Did you need to adjust seat height or any other tweak going to Time? I’m just going from Time to Shimano and I’m getting a little knee discomfort. Maybe the stack height is different? Old thread but maybe you still can see comments 👍🏻
Used to run the i-clic pedals (pre-cursor to the X-presso), loved the ease of clipping in because the mechanism is "open" due to the blade rather than having to push the spring loaded mech open, don't think the cleats ever lasted more than 3-4 months though. Gets expensive at $45 a pop...
Wow, that's a lot of stories about cleats wearing out. Which part of the cleat tends to wear out?
Ride Adelaide see that back corner that kinda juts out from under the instep? Weight bearing corner with no support when walking...not great. Also, easy clip in gets sloppy as they wear.
Ahhh yes, the one that's floating in space.
For someone used to Shimano pedals, it's gonna take a while to get used to what feels like a much *lighter* engagement, despite how it feels, they're amazing pedals.
James, do you have an opinion of Speedplay vs Shimano pedals? I've been Shimano for 12 years and thinking it's time for a change - especially since the Speedplay clip in looks unmissable...is it worth toying with the competitor?
Also, Speedplay cleat stack height has put me off a little...
I had a bad experience with Speedplays. They feel great when you're riding, and the clipping in is fantastic. Living with them was shit though. There's 2 micro-adjustment screws on each cleat to adjust float and both screws on one side never stayed screwed in so I ended every ride with maximum float on one side. Then I changed cleats to different shoes and one cleat stopped engaging properly. Not long after I pulled out of the pedal while climbing and crashed hard. So I'm not a fan of Speedplays now. I went crawling back to Shimano. If you're comfortable and happy with Shimano I'd stick with them. Maybe get some Dura Ace ones so they feel special again!
Ride Adelaide I like your thinking. This way I end up with something new...!
My left pedal exspesso carbon pedal has an annoying creak, I got them new and second ride the creak started, I’ve fried spraying oil adjusting tension but I’m lost on what I can do.
Does the cleats come with time clipless pedals ??
I am using Xpresso 6's on my Guru, and Xpresso 4's on my Salsa Podio, and I am never going back to Shimano or Look pedals. I love the entry and overall feeling of these pedals. The only concern is that the cleats wear faster than comparable Shimano or Look pedals. Price for the weight, even compared to the likes of Dura-Ace is super nice. I'll also give Shimano a plus as well due to how the pedals hang so getting back going from a start is easier, but that's hardly a concern with how good these pedals feel. Plus, the 6 variant have quite a few colors that it made it easy to color match with my bike. Excellent pedals for the price and worth a look for a quality pedal, especially if you're looking to shed a tiny bit of weight without breaking the bank.
Thanks Adam, sounds a lot like people like the pedals but not the cleat wear. How often do you find they last?
Ride Adelaide I haven't had to replace them just yet, but they are going to be due probably this year. I've had them for about 2 years, but not too many miles.
Ride Adelaide - update on my Xpresso pedals. They aren't mine anymore. Of those two pedals, which I had two distinct shoes being used, and each bike that had the pedals on them of different models described above, BOTH of them began to experience the exact same fault. There appeared to be some very noticable and audible play in the pedal shaft and bearings. Because my pedals were out of warranty, Time USA wouldn't warranty them. They also did not opt to even attempt a repair. They instead offered me two options - 1, here's some new pedals at a discounted price for each ones sent in, or 2 - we send them back to you at no cost and with no repairs. I chose a third option, I found an old set of Look Keo Classics and put those on my trainer bike, and ordered some new Keo Blade Carbon CroMo pedals for my Guru. It's a shame really. I really like those pedals; they looked good, clipping in and out was light but secure, and they were super lightweight too.
@@KC93SE I think this is how to fix it. The inside bush is made of plastic all one need to do is replacing it with proper steel bearing
czcams.com/video/ANFk4OQB_w4/video.html
Should weigh clip w/cleat for the total system weight.
Hello, after two years of experience can you give me your opinion on Shimano Pedals and Time Pedals? Thank you
I went back to Shimano after a few months. The main problem was cleat wear on the TIMEs . They lasted about 4 months before they were cooked. I hear they've made harder wearing cleats now though so if that's true then they'd be a great package. Still though, Shimano are just so damn easy to live with. THat's why I like them.
@@JustRideAdelaide Thanks a lot
Is normal the click sound whne disengaging?
I need to buy this set can you help?
Wow, what's up with that seat! How do you stay on that thing?
That's my beloved Tune Komm Vor Plus - favourite ever saddle. Super comfortable, fits me like a glove... for my butt. Plus it's only 79 grams!
I was thinking more about the angle, I would feel like I was sliding off the front and not be down with the amount of pressure on my hands. Just goes to show how different people's setups can be and still be right for that given person.
Ohhhhh gotcha. It's because it's up on a stand. It's pretty flat when it's just sitting on its wheels.
6:15 my fav part.
I had both Time and Mavic's xpresso pedals. I find that the bearings are much better in Mavic's they is no play after a few hundred miles. There is a few points I dislike with both. The bearings aren't serviceable. The bearings actually suck to be honest. As it's a single bearing and bushing, that's it. They feel cheap in comparison to shimano' offering. In the winter in the UK the bearings seize up. But I love the level of float, its got to be kinder to your knees.
The Xpresso 10's featured in this video are equipped in a ball and needle bearing, the second one is not serviceable. The biggest joke is that the pricier Xpresso 12's have a bushing (plastic) rather than a needle bearing.
For both pedals , you can modify them to switch out the plastic bushings for ball bearings. Search in CZcams for ‘modify time xpresso pedals’
@@kenhiew2900 czcams.com/video/ANFk4OQB_w4/video.html
Maybe put little spots of grip tape on the cleat nubbins so you don't fall?
Wild Outdoor Living but he has timber floors. Grip tape is just adhesive sandpaper. Not exactly timber floor friendly.
True, but he can always put his shoes on in the door way so he doesn't slip on the concrete outside. Just an idea, who am I to care though, I've been Shimano for life! haha
tried Time pedals....cleats didn't last anywhere near as long as shimano's do....also my pedal snapped at the rear clip area...sent back under warranty...got shimano pedals instead ;)
Hmmm... might need to really flog these pedals over winter and see how they go.
Please do! I just find it hard to go past the build quality and reliability of shimano these days
very well..
long term review?
I never did a video, but I've got a written review here: www.lavelocita.cc/la-velocita-reviews/time-xpresso-10-pedals
let's keep this going...stay sexy James! yewww
Did you weight the cleats to compare both systems?
I didn't think to. They felt so similar to the Shimano ones I didn't think it was worth it. Probably should have!
Came from shimano.. now time, never looked back. Be careful with the counterfeit ones
I came from look, is it good? But looks like time cleat is hard to get in my country
@@naldyano amazon had the real ones... dont buy ones that didnt come with the box
I wouldn't ask for this but I like your review. Where's the ownership review that you promised? Lol jk
I'm not allowed to like this video, it came up during dinner with my girlfriend, and for some reason she got angry at me watching it, I know right? keep up the work you sexy man
Ha! Uhhh... I mean, fair enough. Even my girlfriend thinks my videos are boring :D
+Ride Adelaide
That's because she is lazy and stupid. Cycling is fun. Now how about that follow up video!?!?!??!
These are worst road pedals i have ever used and sent them back and they slip out very easily and the tension is not that strong 1,2,3 settings i felt i was riding on greasey pedals. Didnt feel secure, when i used shimano spd pedals they felt more secure.
I hate taking my pedals off.... that is all...
I only hate it when mechanics put 50000 nM of torque into them and I destroy my knuckles on a chainring getting them off :(
Wouldnt be more correct to call the "shimano" pedals as Look keo? Shimano is just the brand that makes different type of pedals including spd and others, but that TYPE of pedal is called Look KEO
have a box of these crappy pedals. they never level out to the right position so ur always flipping it to clip in. tightening the spring tension will eventually destroy the screw. spring will fail and need to be reset by hand while out riding. pedal bodies may crack in half. bearings on models 7 to 12 use the same cheap plastic bearings. bearings will get crunchy and have play very soon.
thats right, the screw get destroyed once you adjust it!!!
Omg somebody who doesnt have a vegan usename or cap
Yes indeedy, just a pokey channel about bikes and bike stuff!