Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoe + SRM X-Power Direct Pedal Package

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This system is wild—in the best way. You feel closer to the pedal axle, which gives this ‘inside the bike’ sensation that really stabilizes your position. With the 2.2mm carbon outsole and the Direct pedal’s expanded contact patch, acceleration feels immediate. It’s the most biomechanically efficient setup I’ve used, and riders switching to shorter cranks will especially appreciate how this system maintains balance and handling."

Elite riders looking for measurable efficiency gains will appreciate how the SRM X-Power Direct Pedal and Q36.5 Unique Pro Shoe function as a holistic performance system. The pedal’s architecture relocates the positive cleat mechanism behind the main contact point, allowing a dramatic 6mm reduction in stack height compared to top existing systems and enabling a broader 1,653mm² power interface. The forged 7075 aluminum body, hardened spindle, and engineered retainer components provide a stiff, highly responsive feel under load—essential for modern high-cadence racing and sprint performance.

Matched to the Unique Pro Shoe’s ultrathin 2.2mm handmade carbon outsole, riders achieve one of the lowest total stack configurations available. This reduction shifts the body closer to the pedal arc, reduces shear forces, and creates a more grounded center of gravity. Test riders repeatedly noted enhanced stability on descents, improved shoulder comfort, and the sensation of easier torque production at threshold efforts. For athletes transitioning to shorter crank lengths, the system also compensates for saddle height adjustments by lowering the foot position relative to the pedal axle—maintaining control and preserving optimal biomechanics.

The 4-hole cleat pattern exclusive to Q36.5’s platform ensures a precise, stable interface with the SRM pedal, and the shoe’s sock-like upper construction offers unmatched ventilation and fit refinement. Together, this pedal–shoe package provides a competitive advantage for road racers, criterium specialists, and riders striving to optimize every watt of power through the most efficient mechanical pathway possible.