RITCHEY WCS XC PEDAL | XC Pedals with Excellent Mud Shedding and Smooth Engagement

Smooth engagement and disengagement on rough terrain, stabilizing your pedaling.

In XC races and trail riding, quick pedal engagement and reliable release significantly influence your riding rhythm. The RITCHEY WCS XC PEDAL is an XC-specific clipless pedal designed for easy engagement and disengagement even on muddy and sandy surfaces, offering a stable pedaling feel.

Its distinctive fixed front claw engagement system ensures excellent mud shedding and smooth cleat capture. The low pedal stack height and wide pedal body enhance stability when power is applied.

Features

• Excellent engagement/disengagement and mud shedding performance due to the fixed front claw
• Low pedal stack height provides a stable pedaling feel
• Wide pedal body firmly supports the foot around the cleat
• Durable construction utilizing bushings, needle bearings, and cartridge bearings
• Easy to maintain and designed for versatile use, from XC racing to trail riding

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight: 298g (pair)
• Q-factor: 53mm
• Pedal Stack Height: 15.5mm
• Internal Structure: Bushings, Needle Bearings, Cartridge Bearings
• Color: Black

The WCS XC PEDAL is a pedal suitable for MTB riders who prioritize mud shedding and ease of engagement/disengagement. It offers confidence on courses that involve carrying or pushing the bike, and on trails with frequently changing surface conditions.

Its low pedal stack height also offers a direct feel when pedaling. This model is also well-suited for those looking to lighten their XC bike or set up a gravel bike with a more off-road focus.