SRM x Q36.5 X-Power Direct System

SRM x Q36.5 X-Power Direct System

The new SRM X-Power Direct Road Pedal, along with the Q36.5 Unique Pro Road Shoes, is part of a game-changing shoe and pedal system that increases the contact surface area between shoe and pedal while further reducing the total pedaling stack height by 6 mm relative to the current marketing leading figures, offering the most direct and efficient pedaling system on the market.

SETUP GUIDE: When installing this pedal on your bike, please adjust the saddle height by lowering it 6mm compared to the height used with Shimano or Look pedals.

Effects of Lower Stack Height
Q36.5 and SRM worked together with Oliver Elsenbach of Solestar to compile a comprehensive first analysis of the biomechanical advantages of a lower pedaling stack height and what the rider can expect to gain from adopting the new system. The report will be of particular interest also to riders looking to compensate the drawbacks of a shorter crank.

Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoe

The Unique Pro 4.0 is a new 4-hole version of our highest performance model, the Unique Pro which offers market-exclusive compatibility with the new SRM X-Power Direct road pedal and cleat system. Engineered for total control, the Q36.5 Unique Pro Shoes use proprietary Italian manufacturing technologies to achieve a new level of stability, power, and comfort for riders, allowing you to push yourself to the limit with a renewed level of confidence. At the heart of the shoe’s superior performance is a market-leading 4.4mm stack height. The artisanal carbon fiber sole is made in Montebelluna using a patent-pending layup. The outsole also features an extra-wide metatarsal area for guaranteed comfort across different foot sizes and a cupped heel for increased stability. A signature of all Q36.5’s racing shoes, the Unique Pro Shoes feature no tongue but rather use a proprietary mesh panel across the bridge of the foot in order to maximize the shoes’ cooling effect. No other racing shoe on the market offers such a large and effective ventilating surface, representing an additional example of our commitment to thermoregulation as the new frontier for performance gains as well as rider comfort and health. Please note that the 4.0 version of the Unique Pro remains compatible with all major existing pedal and cleat systems.

A revolutionary new system
The new SRM X-Power Direct Road Pedal along with the Q36.5 Unique Pro Road Shoes is part of a game-changing shoe and pedal system that increases the contact surface area between shoe and pedal while further reducing the total pedaling stack height by 6 mm relative to the current marketing leading figures, offering the most direct and efficient pedaling system on the market.

Low stack height
Thanks to a patent-pending carbon fiber layup developed by Q36.5 in Montebelluna, Italy, the outsole of the Unique Pro is only 2,2mm thick with a total stack height of 4.4mm, making it the lowest stack height on the market. According to recent studies, every millimeter of reduction in stack height amounts to a 1% increase in power thanks to improved rotation and aerodynamics, making the Unique Pro a 4% (at least) upgrade relative to your existing shoes.

4-hole SRM X-Power Direct Cleat attachment compatibility
The SRM X-Power Direct Cleat, by virtue of its proprietary shape (that allows for reduction of material between sole and pedal to the minimum) requires a 4th hole position on the sole. This 4-hole configuration is exclusive to the Q36.5 Unique Pro Shoes whilst nevertheless remaining compatible with all classic 3-hole cleat attachment systems meaning you can use the shoe for most pedal systems on the market.

Comfort and ventilation
A wider metatarsal area guarantees comfort for the widest range of feet. On top of that the Unique Pro Shoes feature a proprietary mesh panel across the bridge of the foot in order to maximize the shoes’ cooling effect. No other racing shoe on the market offers such a large and effective ventilating surface, representing an additional example of our commitment to thermoregulation as the new frontier for performance gains as well as rider comfort and health.

Boa Fit System 
The L6 Dial Z combines modern design and precision performance in a sleek, low-profile form built for dual-dial systems - offering riders a refined, cycling-inspired look and effortless zonal fit control for a faster, more personalised ride.

Solestar insoles
Market-leading Solestar insoles come included with the Unique Pro Road shoes, placing the foot in the Optimal Neutral Position to enhance comfort, stability, and propulsion.