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Xpedo Pedals: Every Model Explained

Updated · DrPedal is independent and not affiliated with Xpedo

Which to pick

Xpedo bike pedals are light, mid-range clipless and flat pedals from the premium brand of Taiwanese pedal maker Wellgo. Most mountain bike and gravel riders should pick the M-Force 8 (Xpedo lists the titanium-axle version at 215 g per pair) or the mud-friendly CXR; road riders on Look Keo cleats should pick the Thrust 8. The off-road pedals use 2-bolt XPT cleats with 6° float, so any recessed SPD-style shoe fits.

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Xpedo lineup

Best for mud

Xpedo CXR

by Xpedo

Best for: Cyclocross, gravel and wet XC

Open, mud-shedding dual-sided pedal with an aluminum body, designed around recessed-cleat shoes.

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Best trail clipless

Xpedo Baldwin

by Xpedo

Best for: Trail riders who want platform support

CNC-machined aluminum body around Xpedo's Posi-Lock binding, with chromoly or titanium spindles.

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Xpedo GFX

by Xpedo

Best for: Enduro and gravity riding

Xpedo's biggest clipless platform, for riders who spend time unclipped on descents.

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Best road pick

Xpedo Thrust 8

by Xpedo

Best for: Road riders already using Look Keo cleats

Single-sided road pedal that accepts 3-bolt Look Keo cleats.

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Xpedo Spry

by Xpedo

Best for: Light flats for dirt jump and XC

Thin magnesium flat with a chromoly axle and 14 replaceable pins per pedal.

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Xpedo Omni power pedals

by Xpedo

Best for: Dual-sided power measurement

Thrust (Look Keo), Sonik (SPD-SL), CXR, M-Force 8 and Baldwin versions with a power pod on each spindle.

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What Xpedo pedals are known for

Xpedo is known for light clipless pedals in the mid-range price tier. It is the performance brand of Wellgo, one of the world’s largest pedal makers. Xpedo began with BMX platforms in the 1990s and now focuses on 2-bolt off-road pedals, Look Keo-compatible road pedals, a few flats and Omni power pedals.

The Xpedo pedal lineup explained

Off-road clipless: M-Force 8, CXR, Baldwin, GFX

All four use the XPT cleat: 2-bolt, 6° float, same bolt pattern as Shimano SPD. They step up in platform size:

  1. M-Force 8: bare mechanism, lightest. See the M-Force 8 Ti page.
  2. CXR: open body that clears mud.
  3. Baldwin: alloy body around the binding for trail riding.
  4. GFX: largest platform, for enduro.

Road, flats and power

Thrust pedals take 3-bolt Look Keo cleats, so riders on Look pedals can keep their cleats. The Spry is a thin magnesium flat. The Omni power pedals, launched at Sea Otter in 2025, add dual-sided power to five existing designs.

Which Xpedo pedal should you buy?

  • XC racing or gravel: M-Force 8 Ti, or chromoly if you are near the Ti weight limit.
  • Cyclocross and muddy gravel: CXR.
  • Trail riding clipped in: Baldwin; GFX for enduro.
  • Road on Keo cleats: Thrust 8.
  • Light flats: Spry.
  • Power training: the Omni version of your preferred pedal.

Xpedo adult pedals use a standard 9/16” thread, and the left pedal is reverse threaded (see why).

Xpedo pedals vs Shimano and Crankbrothers

Against Shimano SPD, Xpedo uses the same shoe pattern and a similar clip-in action. Shimano has better parts support; Xpedo usually wins on weight at a given price tier.

Against Crankbrothers, Xpedo’s SPD-style cleat is easier to replace, while Crankbrothers’ four-sided entry suits riders who want more mud clearance. Compare more options in our clipless pedals guide.

Xpedo: FAQ

Are Xpedo pedals SPD compatible?

The XPT cleat uses the same 2-bolt pattern as Shimano SPD, and the M-Force and CXR are widely run with Shimano SM-SH51 cleats. For the most predictable release, use the XPT cleats in the box.

Who makes Xpedo pedals?

Xpedo is the in-house premium brand of Wellgo Pedals Corp., a large pedal manufacturer in Taichung, Taiwan. See our Wellgo page.

Do Xpedo road pedals take Look Keo cleats?

Yes. Thrust pedals accept Look Keo cleats: black 0°, grey 4.5° or red 9° float.

Is the titanium M-Force 8 OK for heavier riders?

Titanium axles carry a rider-weight limit, and listings quote slightly different figures. Check Xpedo's number and choose the chromoly version if you are close to it.

Xpedo spec pages

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