{"product_id":"wolf-tooth-alt-performance-xc-clipless-pedal-spd-compatible","title":"Wolf Tooth - ALT Performance XC Clipless Pedal - (SPD Compatible)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .wt-pdp { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; color: inherit; }\n  .wt-pdp h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 30px 0 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 4px; }\n  .wt-pdp p { margin: 0 0 12px; }\n  .wt-pdp ul { margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 22px; }\n  .wt-pdp li { margin-bottom: 5px; }\n  .wt-pdp a { color: #0055cc; }\n  .wt-pdp .note { font-style: italic; font-size: 13px; color: #555; }\n  .wt-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 32px 0; }\n  .wt-callout { border-left: 3px solid #111; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0 16px; background: #fafafa; }\n  .wt-callout .head { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #111; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  .wt-callout .body { font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }\n  .wt-name { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wt-pdp\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clipless XC pedal with a real platform under it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost SPD-compatible XC pedals give you a binding and almost nothing else — a tiny cage, a lot of air, and a shoe that pivots on the cleat whenever the trail gets rough. The ALT Performance XC gives you \u003cstrong\u003e534mm² of contact area\u003c\/strong\u003e in a body that's only \u003cstrong\u003e15mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you get the support of a platform pedal and the engagement of a clipless one at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in Minnesota. Forged and post-machined aluminum, chromoly axle, three cartridge bearings and a bushing, and a full set of replacement parts available for every piece of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy platform area matters on a clipless pedal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour cleat is a single point. Everything around it is the pedal's job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a minimal XC pedal, the shoe's sole is cantilevered off that one point — so hard efforts, off-camber landings, and rocky descents all load the cleat interface instead of the shoe. You feel it as hot spots under the ball of the foot and as a vague, rolling sensation when you're out of the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wider platform spreads that load across the sole. More of the shoe is supported, pressure drops, and the foot stops moving independently of the pedal. On long days it's a comfort story. On technical terrain it's a control story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e15mm thick, and that's the whole trick\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdding platform usually means adding thickness, and thickness means pedal strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALT keeps the body to 15mm by forging it and then post-machining it — the forging gets the strength into the material, the machining takes out everything that isn't carrying load. The result sits your foot closer to the axle, which lowers your center of gravity slightly and keeps the pedal out of the rocks on the places where a thick pedal would catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLower stack and more area is the combination that's hard to do. That's the pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOpen center, so mud leaves\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is open around the binding rather than solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMud, snow, pine needles, and grit pass straight through instead of packing into the cleat pocket. That's the difference between clipping in on the second try and stamping at the pedal for fifteen seconds at the bottom of a wet climb. It also means less weight in exactly the place where weight doesn't buy you anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPD-compatible, with SPD-normal release\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already ride two-bolt mountain shoes, these work with them. Cleats, shims, and bolts are in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5° of float\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough rotational freedom that your knee tracks where it wants to, not where the cleat says\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12° release angle\u003c\/strong\u003e — standard SPD-range release; predictable, and it doesn't take a deliberate twist to get out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard chrome plated chromoly binding cage\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wear surface that decides how a clipless pedal feels in year three, not week one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable tension\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rear binding, so you can set engagement where you want it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFixed 55mm Q-factor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQ-factor is how far apart your feet sit. The ALT runs a fixed 55mm — a narrow-to-neutral stance that keeps your legs tracking in line with the cranks rather than splayed outward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarrower stance tends to feel more efficient for riders coming from road or XC, and it keeps the pedal body tucked in closer to the crank arm where it's less exposed to rock strikes. There's no spacer or adjustment to set — it is what it is, and it's the right number for most people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt to be serviced, not replaced\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree cartridge bearings and one igus bushing with a custom radial seal, on a satin nickel-plated chromoly axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCartridge bearings spin smoothly and are easy to replace; the igus bushing takes the inboard load, where a bearing would be the first thing to die. The custom radial seal keeps water and grit out of all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wt-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003eRight to Repair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eWolf Tooth publishes a service guide and a user manual for this pedal and sells replacement parts for it — axles, bearings, seals, hardware. When something wears out, you replace the part that wore out. That's a different relationship with a pedal than buying a sealed unit and throwing it away in two seasons, and it's the main reason this pedal is on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery 50 hours of riding:\u003c\/strong\u003e a drop of light oil on the rear binding mechanism. That's the whole routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt install:\u003c\/strong\u003e grease the pedal threads before threading them into the crank arm. Skipping this is how pedals seize into crank arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService parts and documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e are available directly from Wolf Tooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/16\" x 20 tpi — the standard for any adult crankset with a three-piece or modern spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any two-bolt mountain bike shoe (SPD pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included, with shims and bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm Q-factor, fixed — no adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eIf you're coming off a wider-stance pedal and run orthotics or have a wide natural stance, note that Q-factor is not adjustable on this pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 534mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ-factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55mm, fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged and post-machined aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin nickel-plated chromoly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding cage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard chrome plated chromoly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-plated chromoly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 cartridge bearings + 1 igus bushing with custom radial seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/16\" x 20 tpi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleat compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-bolt (SPD pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedals, cleats, shims, cleat bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceeds EN \/ ISO safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex !important;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:stretch;margin:14px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;min-width:230px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wt-name\"\u003eXC and marathon racers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 0;padding-left:16px;font-size:12.5px;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e326g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow 15mm stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform support on four-hour efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;min-width:230px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wt-name\"\u003eGravel and drop-bar dirt\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 0;padding-left:16px;font-size:12.5px;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-bolt shoes you can walk in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen center sheds mud and grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for long, loaded days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 250px;min-width:230px;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"wt-name\"\u003eTrail riders on SPD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 0;padding-left:16px;font-size:12.5px;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore foot support than a bare binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebuildable rather than disposable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5° float, 12° release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"wt-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eCleats, shims, and bolts included. 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