SRM

x Q36.5 X-Power Direct Road Pedals

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

“I’ve never felt a road pedal that sits this low and this connected. The X-Power Direct basically brings your foot right onto the axle, which makes every acceleration so much more immediate. The big contact patch feels incredibly stable during high-watt efforts, and the lower stack lets me keep a more aerodynamic torso position without sacrificing comfort.”

We reach for the SRM X-Power Direct when our goal is ultimate pedaling efficiency, aerodynamic gains, and a more stable connection to the bike. Developed with Q36.5, this pedal system completely re-engineers how cleat mechanics interface with the shoe by moving the retention element behind the power point—creating the lowest stack height available in road cycling. With only 9.7mm total stack height and a 1653mm² contact surface, it delivers an incredibly direct, grounded pedaling sensation that boosts stability and mechanical efficiency during climbs, accelerations, and steady-state power.

Made from forged and machined 7075 aluminium with a hardened steel spindle, the X-Power Direct is built for elite-level performance without sacrificing durability. The repositioned cleat interface not only lowers the rider’s center of gravity, but also helps compensate for the increasing trend toward shorter crank lengths by restoring handling precision and descending confidence. Every detail focuses on power transfer, rider integration, and the cleanest biomechanical line from foot to crank.