TIME Speciale 8 | Clipless Bike Pedals | Aluminum Pedal Body | Dual Sided Clipless with Platform | Mountain MTB | Black or

I’ve been mtbing (XC & Enduro) with Time pedals for over 20 years. First with 2 pairs of XS (grey & very reliable) next the XS 12 carbon (black& red, very poorly R&D/ engineered) then back to the XS.These Speciale pedals are a solid metal construction with a small platform (relative to flats) that include 4x mini threaded pins that you insert into the pedal for possible adhesion with soft rubber soles. You might be able to see in the photos my Specialized Tahoe shoes don’t get anywhere near these pins. I’m hoping the pins will protect the pedal from rock strike/ impacts.They have a solid click to let you know when your shoe & cleat are locked in. A new pair of shoe cleats are included with the pedals.If you have made it this far then you probably already know about the “float” on Time pedals that are great for those with knee issues like me. My initial impressions, supported by professional reviews, is these pedals are a good step up for those that appreciate that float & need a light, strong & durable pedal with a usable platform.

I have been a Time ATAC pedal user for more than 10 years, so I assumed that when I mounted these on my bike, the ATAC pedals on my shoes from the previous pedals would work for these. You have to use the pedals that come with the pedals, or a newer model, to retain the function of the newer pedals….

I spent many years riding Time pedals, through successive generations. I won’t ride them again.Five reasons:1. They have a nasty tendency to fail to release 5-10% of the time, resulting in damage to bike/you.2. You can’t clip in quickly – if you dismount in a technical section (or technical and uphill) your only option is hike-a-bike, even if you have a strong trackstand. You often spend 5-10 feet sketchily trying to get your second foot locked in.3. The supposed “float” advantage for your knees is false. Shimano pedals have a similar amount of play, without the loose side-to-slide slide of Time pedals (which also changes the ease of release depending on position, making them even more sketchy).4. They have a very nasty tendency to clip on things (rocks, roots). Over-and-over I found myself jarred, and almost crashed repeatedly.5. Their design is flawed, and pedal strikes on the bottom will eject your foot from the pedal.On the bright side, they are durable; they shrug off repeated rock strikes. Although they look gashed and ugly.As context, I “upgraded” to the Speciale 8 from the Time Atac Carbon. My carbons caused many falls, due to inconsistent ability to unclip. I chalked it up to some wear on the springs, and “upgraded.” Unclipping was somewhat more reliable — but NOT reliable. Clipping in was very difficult, despite using the adjustor springs.The Shimano XT pedals, on the other hand, are everything these pedals wish they could be:1. Easy to clip in.2. Easy to unclip (when adjusted correctly).3. Good amount of float, and very easy on the knees.4. SIGNIFICANTLY reduced pedal strikes – and the ones that occur aren’t jarring or catastrophicI was loyal to Time pedals for years. The “reviews” said Time pedals were on-par with the other top pedals. I must respectfully disagree, after many hundreds of miles on them (and the competition).

These pedals are excellent for MTB BMX or Cyclocross. I have a pair on my MTB and a pair on my cross / gravel bikes. Easy entry in the muddy and wet conditions, and you don’t slip out randomly… no problem. I would recommend to anyone on any bicycle situation you encounter!!!

Great quality and is easy to set up.