I Hate Speedplays
06-17-15, 12:05 PM
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Oh I still hate clipping in ahahha. I just bought some platformers 2.0 which effectively made the speedplays alot more versatile. I prefer the SPD-SL's for pure road biking but with the platformers, the speedplays allow me to casually ride and do a hard training session without ever changing the actual pedals. Can't lie, speedplay definitely deserves some props for that.
Unfortunately they charge an arm and a leg. 25 bucks for some flat pieces of plastic? Geez.
Unfortunately they charge an arm and a leg. 25 bucks for some flat pieces of plastic? Geez.
06-17-15, 12:08 PM
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Yep.
Zeros are racing pedals. Without a way to adjust the tension. To get in and out, they are like having Looks or Shimanos with the max tension dialed in. They are not for everyone.
I personally can't stand them....have Look Blades with the 16 nm carbon blades in and that is perfect.
Pedals are like bikes...you can argue all day about them. I just don't want to bother with maintenance. With mine you just ride.
Zeros are racing pedals. Without a way to adjust the tension. To get in and out, they are like having Looks or Shimanos with the max tension dialed in. They are not for everyone.
I personally can't stand them....have Look Blades with the 16 nm carbon blades in and that is perfect.
Pedals are like bikes...you can argue all day about them. I just don't want to bother with maintenance. With mine you just ride.
06-17-15, 01:42 PM
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I'm pretty easy on cleats whether it's SPD-SLs or Speedplays. I don't walk that much and the biggest wear is from pushing off with your foot from starts. I don't push hard and my wear is long by comparison. I also don't like carrying a bunch if stuff.
My only complaint as I mentioned is dirt clogging and making it hard to disengage. I'm sure covers would mke a difference but I never use them with SPDs and never had a problem with first on them.
My only complaint as I mentioned is dirt clogging and making it hard to disengage. I'm sure covers would mke a difference but I never use them with SPDs and never had a problem with first on them.
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