Designed for trail and enduro riding, the X-TRACK EN-RAGE is the more affordable of three models within Look’s pedal range.
Utilising the SPD mechanism, it offers the familiar float of an XC SPD pedal with marginal additional support from the mid-sized platform.
Considering the modest price, performance is impressive and the package neat.
Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE specifications
The pedals' forged aluminium body is 63mm wide and has a machined pattern for extra grip.
This is built around an SPD cleat mechanism with 6 degrees of float, a 13-degree release angle and 16.8mm stack height, and it spins on a chromoly spindle.
The platform tapers into a design not too dissimilar from other models and, like the Time MX 4 pedals, there are no pins.
If it's the extra contact area you’re looking for, the next tier up is the EN-RAGE Plus pedal with a larger platform plus two removable pins, but it costs more.
The standard EN-RAGE tested here weighs 420g.
Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE performance
The familiar SPD system gives that reliable positive engagement into the pedal and equally consistent release, which can be adjusted via the Allen-key operated tension adjustment.
Whether the pedal body helps guide you to the correct spot to clip in is debatable, but I found they were intuitive to efficiently locate the sweet spot to clip in.
The outermost contact areas and side of the rear platform supported the sole of my Crankbrothers Mallet Boa shoes, giving a sense of standing on larger pedals.
Unfortunately, the inside edge of the platform had a 1.5mm vertical gap to the soles of my shoes, which is likely the reason they felt more like cageless pedals than some of their rivals.
In most instances, when setting off from standing or unclipping to dab, I was able to stomp immediately into the pedal without having to wiggle or slide my foot.
For those rare occasions when I couldn’t relocate the cleat after a quick dab, the platform gave adequate support to get me over technical terrain without having to stop or slow down.
The addition of pins in this situation might help, however this would come at the cost of interference and potentially reduce those times when I was able to stomp immediately into the pedal.
How does the Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE compare to the HT GT1?
For the same price point, these two pedals share a number of characteristics with important subtleties that may sway your favour.
The EN-RAGE pedals are SPD-compatible, while the HTs have their own unique cleats, but spares are readily available for both options.
The HT GT1s offer a great flat-pedal support feel thanks to their consistent pedal-to-shoe interface. However, a pair of X-TRACK EN-RAGE pedals are 18g heavier than HT’s 402g figure.
Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE bottom line
The X-TRACK EN-RAGE pedals are a neat package, providing both reliable cleat engagement and release action.
For SPD pedals on a budget, you won’t be disappointed.
How we tested | Mountain bike pedals
Each of these mountain bike pedals was tested on varied terrain, including trail centres, cycle paths and technical off-piste enduro trails in the Tweed Valley, in both dry and wet conditions.
I paid particular attention to the ease of clipping in and out, and how available adjustments altered the function of each pedal.
They were all tested with the same two-bolt off-road Crankbrothers shoes and on the same bike, a Santa Cruz Blur.
Pedals on test
- Shimano XTR PD-M9120
- Look X-TRACK EN-RAGE
- Time ATAC MX 4
Product
| Brand | look |
| Price | 160.00 AUD,78.00 EUR,75.00 GBP,94.00 USD |
| Weight | 420.0000, GRAM () - |
Features
| br_cleatTypepedalSystem | spd |
| Features | Size: 90x63x19mm Body material: Forged aluminium Spindle: Chromoly Cleat: 6 degrees float, 13-degree release angle Colours: Black |
