Wolf Tooth Components

When it was time to replace the old XT pedals on my gravel bike I decided to give Wolftooth DELs a try. These pedals are well made and feel great. The float is buttery and clipping in/out is very smooth. The larger platform makes them feel solid and stable under your foot - very much like a road pedal.

Since they're one-sided clipping in can sometimes be challenging. As another reviewer noted, they don't always sit at an angle where you can quickly clip in. Also, it's difficult to tell which side is up - unlike my SPD-SL road pedals which are very easy to "feel" with your foot and get clipped in quickly. None of this is a big deal unless you're doing an event that may cause you to clip out and in a lot. This was the case for me at Rule of Three in Bentonville, AR. On the single track sections I had to clip out a lot and getting back in was frustrating. In cases like this I would recommend the dual-side Wolftooth pedals.

They're also pricey compared to other options. But, if you want a pedal that feels really close to a road pedal, the DEL is great.

I have a nice pair of well fitting S-Works mountain shoes which are more comfy than my road shoes. So do I buy a pair of $400 S-Works road shoes to match, or put these "gravel" pedals on my road race bike? These pedals are as light and likely lighter than most road pedals, the spindle to shoe height is as good or lower than most road pedals and the cornering clearance almost as good. You guessed it, I put gravel pedals on my TCR Advanced SL race bike and love them. My feet are comfortable, I can walk to the counter at the coffee shop without sliding. As a retired racer, I'm not going to be boo'd out of the peloton and these check all the performance boxes and double check all the comfort and practicality boxes. For reference I'm coming off Speedplay pedals and had to lower my saddle with the lower stack on these. I love them... but now they made a lighter version with Ti spindles. Hmmm?

I've stockpiled sets of the A600s and have run them for many years. I was excited for these pedals due to the weight and my past experiences with Wolf Tooth products. When I got them, I immediately installed them on my Crux and put them into daily service.

After two or three rides, I was already convinced I could get rid of my A600s. Great engagement, solid feel and good shoe support. I raced them at Mid South 100 and they were fantastic. Getting in / out is fine despite the 1 sided nature, as easy as the A600s.

Durability is still to be determined, but the fact Wolf Tooth offers every single replacement part and stands behind the right to repair I'm optimistic. After a thousand miles, they still feel like they did on the first ride so no immediate durability concerns at all.

As a grumpy old Luddite still riding cabled and round tubed bikes, I was surprised to feel a little frisson of excitement when the single-sided DEL gravel pedal was introduced. As a dedicated Speedplay rider for 10+ years (RIP Syzr pedals), the thought of reverting back to one-sided entry was daunting but not a deal-breaker. Sure, there was an adaptation period, but the brain is pliable and I adjusted after a couple of rides. Right out of the box I adjusted the Q-factor outward to 57mm (using WT's spacer kit) to accommodate shoe size and toe overlap. That, plus the larger platform surface made a world of difference in power output and comfort! Like other reviewers noted, the pedals don't always sit up in a "ready" position. Mildly annoying at times, but not enough so as to detract from all the positives.