Xpedo Spry offers excellent value in flat pedals

As a pedal brand, Xpedo is not usually associated with the top tier of components. Their Xpedo Spry pedal could change that. The Spry serves up an enviably slim profile, lightness and durability at a great price point.

The Spry tips the scales at just 276g in the majority of its configurations (several finishes add an additional 69g of weight) and is just over a centimeter in thickness, all coming in at prices from $85-125 (again, those fancy finishes add to the cost).

The Spry may not have the sexy machined aluminum look of its’ competitors, but that’s because it’s cast from magnesium, which is stronger than aluminum at 2/3 of its weight. If you’re into aesthetics, that may make a difference to you, but if you hit a lot of roots and rocks on every ride, your pedal’s not going to look great in a few months anyhow.

Also reducing the weight is a hollow cromoly spindle. Holding all it all together and keeping it spinning are 2 cartridge bearings and a DU bushing.

So How Does It Ride?

Other reviewers have mentioned that the Spry’s felt a little squirelly underfoot at lower speeds, but whether it was my Crankbrothers shoes or my 200 pounds of weight pressing into the platform, I didn’t experience that. That said, the pins (7 per side)  are not quite as slim as those you would find on the pedals of their competitors – probably not as grippy, but also likely more durable, too.

That said, the pedals shop with extra pins, and slimmer (and fatter) pins are available from Xpedo if you want to change them out.

The platform of the Spry’s is a decent 106×100 millimeters. Yes, there are wider pedals out there, but these worked well for my 9.5EEE Fred Flintstone feet.

Here at our Cincinnati HQ, the trails come rooty and rocky. There’s not a lot of flow on tap, so you want to make sure that your feet stay planted on the bike. All through a spring and summer of riding, the Spry’s felt great underfoot. While I never felt that totally locked in feeling that I get from a pedal like the Chromag Contact, I liked that I was able to move my foot around to adjust my position.

Wrapping Up

With an enviable price and weight, and a great ride to boot, the Xpedo Spry is a great choice for your next flat pedal.