SRM X-Power Direct – The Road Pedal Reimagined

Train and race with the confidence that comes from every watt going exactly where it should. The SRM X-Power Direct is a ground-up rethink of the clipless road pedal, engineered to close the gap between foot and spindle and unlock efficiency gains that conventional pedal design has simply left on the table. Remove your wheels, clip in, and feel the difference from your very first ride.

At the core of the X-Power Direct is SRM's breakthrough cleat architecture. By repositioning the cleat screws and extending the pedal platform, SRM makes room for the spindle directly beneath the cleat — bringing it to just 1 mm thin above the spindle where it counts. The result is a total stack height of only 9.7 mm including cleat: 6 mm lower than any standard pedal design. That number is small, but the implications for biomechanics, aerodynamics and on-bike feel are anything but.

Whether you're chasing watts on a grand fondo, dialling in your TT position or simply demanding the most out of every training ride, the SRM X-Power Direct is built for riders who leave nothing to chance.

Key Features

• Ultra-low 9.7 mm stack height including cleat — 6 mm lower than standard designs
• Massive 1653 mm² contact surface for a planted, connected feel underfoot
• Reduces undesired shear forces for measurably improved power transfer efficiency
• Allows saddle and cockpit to be lowered 7–10 mm, reducing frontal area and aerodynamic drag
• Ideal pairing for shorter cranks — compensates for the higher saddle position they require
• Cast aluminium body with premium needle and ball bearings and coated steel spindle
• Available in 0°, 1.2° and 3° cleat float options
• Weight: 311 g per set including cleats and screws
• Q-Factor: 54 mm
• Available in Black, Blue, Orange, Purple and Red

Why Choose the SRM X-Power Direct?

The SRM X-Power Direct challenges the assumptions that clipless pedal design has rested on for decades. Early testing confirms what the physics always suggested — bringing the foot closer to the centre of force generation reduces wasted lateral movement and puts more of your effort into forward motion. Riders pairing the X-Power Direct with compatible footwear report a noticeably more connected, stable feel through corners and descents, alongside the aerodynamic gains unlocked by a lower cockpit position.

If you're riding premium equipment and leaving millimetres of stack height between you and efficiency, the SRM X-Power Direct is the upgrade your drivetrain has been waiting for.