The Art of the Perfect Pedal Stroke
TIME Sport was founded in 1987 in Nevers, France, by Jean Beyl, the founder of Look and the pioneer of the clipless pedal. Beyl identified a fundamental problem with his own invention: clipless pedals did not provide the foot with rotational freedom, resulting in knee issues. TIME addressed this with the first pedal featuring lateral and angular float.
The ergonomic focus remained the core of the brand. In 1993, mountain bike pedals with the self-cleaning ATAC system followed. Pedro Delgado (Tour 1988), Greg LeMond (Tour 1989), Miguel Indurain, Tom Boonen, Anna van der Breggen, and five-time MTB world champion Julien Absalon all rode on TIME. More recently, Vali Höll won four consecutive world titles in downhill on TIME pedals.
In 2021, SRAM acquired the entire pedals and cleats division from the Rossignol Group. TIME has since operated as a brand within the SRAM ecosystem, maintaining its own technology and identity. The range includes two platform technologies: ICLIC for road and ATAC for off-road, divided across seven product series.
Three spindle lengths. One perfect position.
The spindle length of a pedal also determines how wide your feet are positioned in relation to the bottom bracket. At more than 5,000 pedal strokes per hour, incorrect alignment of the hip, knee, and foot makes the difference between comfort and injury.
TIME is the only pedal brand that offers three spindle lengths across a complete range: 51 mm (narrow), 53 mm (standard), and 57 mm (wide), available on all XPRO models. Additionally, TIME's asymmetrical ICLIC cleats shift the stance width by ±1.5 mm by swapping them between left and right, providing a total adjustable range of 6 mm without spacers or extenders.
ROAD
ICLIC-TECHNOLOGIE
All TIME road pedals work with the ICLIC system: a patented entry design where the pedal automatically opens when unclipping, ready for the next entry.
ICLIC Float cleats offer ±5° angular float and ±1.25 mm lateral float. There is also an ICLIC Fixed cleat available with zero degrees of float.
XPRO 12 SL
The flagship model of the XPRO series. Carbon fibre housing with hollow titanium axle and ceramic bearings. Weight: 87.3 g per pedal (259 g per pair including cleats). Contact area: 725 mm². Stack height: 14.7 mm. Three spindle lengths (51/53/57 mm). Three tension settings via the carbon blade. Aerodynamic underside.
XPRO 12
The same carbon fibre housing and 725 mm² platform as the 12 SL, with a titanium axle and steel bearings. Weight: 94 g per pedal. Three spindle lengths. Three tension settings. The bottom fairing improves aerodynamics and protects the carbon blade.
XPRO 10
Carbon fibre housing with hollow steel axle and steel bearings. Weight: 113 g per pedal. Three spindle lengths. Three tension settings. The same 725 mm² platform and 14.7 mm stack height as the rest of the XPRO range. The most accessible option with full Q-factor adjustability.
XPRESSO
Fibreglass composite housing with stainless steel top layer. Steel axle. Fixed spindle length: 53 mm. Contact surface: 700 mm². Stack height: 15.1 mm. ICLIC entry. A reliable daily pedal with proven technology.
ICLIC Float Cleat
The ICLIC Float is the standard cleat that is supplied with all TIME XPRO and XPRESSO road pedals. It offers ±5° angular float and ±1.25 mm lateral float, providing freedom of movement that respects the natural rotation of the foot, knee, and hip during the pedal stroke. This reduces the strain on the knee joint during the thousands of repetitions per ride.
The cleat is asymmetrical: a left and a right version. By swapping them, you can adjust the stance width by ±1.5 mm, allowing you to fine-tune the Q-factor without additional spacers. In combination with the three spindle lengths of the XPRO series (51/53/57 mm), this provides a total adjustment range of 6 mm, unique in the road pedal segment.
MTB - GRAVEL
All TIME MTB pedals work with the ATAC system (Auto Tension Adjustment Concept). The spring mechanism is located at the front of the pedal, which provides a wide entry angle and a self-cleaning effect: mud and dirt are pushed out of the mechanism with each step in.
The standard cleat that is included with all TIME MTB pedals numbered "6" and above. Offers a release angle of 13° or 17°, adjustable via the mounting position on the shoe. Compatible with all TIME mountain bike pedals and all two-bolt cycling shoes.
ATAC XC 12
The lightest off-road pedal from TIME. Carbon housing with a hollow steel axle and tension adjustment. Designed for cross-country, gravel, and cyclocross where weight and quick responsiveness make the difference.
ATAC XC 10
Carbon housing with hollow steel axle. Tension adjustment. Slightly heavier than the XC 12, with the same functional base. A favourite among competitive XC, gravel, and cyclocross riders.
ATAC XC
Composite housing with a steel axle. Tension adjustment and self-cleaning ATAC entry system. The entry model in the XC line, reliable performance at an accessible price.
XYSTO
The latest gravity pedal from TIME, designed in Portugal. Extra large asymmetrical platform of 79×94 mm that follows the natural shape of the foot sole. Adjustable grip pins. Aluminium casing with ATAC entry. Built for downhill, enduro, and aggressive off-road.
SPECIALE
Anodised aluminium platform with ATAC entry and micrometric tension adjustment. Available in two sizes: Large (69×90 mm) for downhill/enduro and Small (64×80 mm) for trail/enduro. Grippy, lightweight and colourful, built for the toughest trail and enduro conditions.
MX
Trail pedal with ATAC entry, sufficient foot movement and easy to click in and out. Light and durable, suitable for a variety of mountain biking uses, from technical singletracks to weekend rides.
TIME distinguishes itself through patented technology that transforms the pedal experience. The pre-open entry system makes clipping in effortless, while the combination of angular and lateral float follows the natural leg movement and minimises knee strain.
TIME pedals have a larger platform than many competitors, which ensures better pressure distribution and more efficient power transfer. More contact means more control and fewer pressure points.
TIME offers the lowest stack height of all major pedal systems, resulting in a lower overall stack height and optimal biomechanical position. Millimetres make a difference.
Various axle length options make it possible to adjust the Q-factor (distance between pedals) to individual biomechanical needs. Personalisation for optimal position.