At 87 grams per pedal, the Time Xpro 12 SL sits at the top of what road pedal engineering currently looks like. Hollow titanium spindle, ceramic bearings, carbon body, and a contact surface area that's larger than most competitors at this level.
These aren't just lightweight road cycling pedals, they're a considered system built around how a foot actually moves when it's clipped in and pushing hard.
The pedal platform
Contact area is 725mm², up from the 700mm² on Time's own Xpresso. That extra surface matters over long rides, spreading load more evenly across the sole and reducing hot spots. Stack height is 14.7mm, keeping your foot close to the axle centreline, which contributes directly to pedalling efficiency and stability through the stroke.
The carbon body is stiff where it needs to be and the hollow titanium spindle keeps overall weight down without compromising the structure. Ceramic bearings reduce rolling resistance and last well with reasonable maintenance.
Q-factor and fit
One of the more useful things about the Xpro 12 SL is the three Q-factor options: 51mm (narrow), 53mm (regular), and 57mm (wide). Most carbon road bike pedals offer one fixed stance width. Time's approach here acknowledges that knee tracking varies between riders, and getting Q-factor right is one of the more effective ways to reduce knee strain on the bike. If you've had fit issues with standard pedals, this is worth paying attention to.
The ICLIC system
Cleat engagement uses Time's ICLIC system, which comes pre-opened so the cleat guides in rather than requiring a deliberate stomp to clip in. It's fast, and for riders who've used other clipless systems, the learning curve is short.
The free cleats included with the pedals allow 5° of angular float in each direction and 1.25mm of lateral movement. That combination of angular and lateral freedom is what sets Time's system apart from stiffer single-axis float designs, and it's particularly useful for riders with knee sensitivity. Release angle is 16°, which is on the easier side.
Blade tension is adjustable across three positions, so you can dial in engagement firmness to suit your preference or riding conditions.
A note on rider weight
Time recommend a maximum rider weight of 90kg for the Xpro 12 SL. Worth checking if you're close to or above that figure.
Specs
- Weight: 87g per pedal
- Spindle: hollow titanium
- Bearings: ceramic
- Body: carbon
- Contact area: 725mm²
- Stack height: 14.7mm
- Q-factor: 51mm / 53mm / 57mm
- Angular freedom: ±5° (free cleats), 0° (fixed cleats)
- Lateral freedom: ±1.25mm
- Release angle: 16°
- Blade tension: 3 settings
- Thread: 9/16" – 20
- Cleats: ICLIC free cleats included
- Colour: Carbon/Gold
- Power measurement: not compatible
Who these suit
Serious road riders who want to get every detail of their pedalling setup right. The adjustable Q-factor makes the Time Xpro 12 SL particularly relevant for anyone who has experienced knee discomfort with fixed-stance pedals, or who has been through a professional bike fit and wants a pedal that can match those measurements precisely. The ICLIC float system and low stack height add up to a pedal that works with your natural movement rather than constraining it.
If you're comparing ergonomic road bike pedals at the top end of the market, these belong in that conversation.