tuxbailey

Are there any manufacturer that still make pedals that will work with the Delta cleats? I have A5.1 on my Jamis and I have been happy with them. So I am wondering if I can something better that could use the same cleats.

I was looking for the PD-7401 or older campy record pedals, but the ones in ebay look like crap.

operator

You're doing it backwards. The pedals come with the cleats. There's no advantage to using an outdated system. And there's no reason to restrict yourself to delta style cleats in this fashion. Doesn't make any sense.

pabuck

Performance sells a pedal that uses Delta cleats, Forte CR150. I think Nashbar has a version as well. I'm using the Forte pedals on my bike - they do the job, but started creaking about a thousand miles in. Still, they're on sale for $45.

oilman_15106

While I can somewhat agree with the backward thing about the cleat/pedal statement, you can pick up A5.1 pedals on scambay often. Also many of the Xpedo and some of Performance house brand road pedals use the Look Delta cleat. Also Sampson pedals(some of them not sure which ones, they look like Xpedos to me).

One note: the Look Delta cleat with the teflon anti squeek - the red/white cleats - will not work with either the Xpedo or the Performance pedals. They have a slightly different profile in the rear and get stuck. Trust me.

Even though Look does not make the delta pedals, I have never had problems getting new cleats.

If you like the A5.1 pedals take a look at the Mavic road pedals when it is time to buy new. Cleats are not interchangeable but I think they are great pedals.

operator

$45 for knockoff pedals? No thanks. It's unfortunate that PBK prices have risen dramatically. The PD-5610's, latest gen 105 SPD-SL's were $10 more than those.

tuxbailey

It might be going backward, but I am getting a second bike and since the Delta system works fine I want to get just one set of pedals instead of two sets + cleats.

datlas 

I also use look delta-based pedals. I have both the performance "forte" ones and the dura-ace PD-7401 and the consensus is the old dura-ace ones are best. Keep your eye on Ebay and you can probably find a set in good condition for about 20 bucks.

I eventually plan to upgrade to 21st century pedals, but I like having one set of shoes that I can use for all my bikes (road, SS/commuter, recumbent) and buying several sets of new pedals is expensive.

I hope that helps. PM me if you need any more details.

Doug

tuxbailey

Thanks datlas for the advice. I have a lead on a set of Look Carbon in decent shapes that support the delta cleats. I will give that a try and see how they flow. From the pictures they look just like the PD-7401.

tuxbailey

Does anyone know if PD-7401 has compatibility issues with campagnolo cranks? I am looking a pair in eBay and guy mentioned that he is selling them because it wasn't compatible with his campy cranks (15 years ago.) I find that hard to believe but want to make sure. I have Chorus 10s crank.

datlas 

I would think the PD 7401 would fit any crank, something doesn't sound right to me. But if you don't get a definitive answer you may wish to ask in the mechanics forum.

tuxbailey

Cool. I will check with the seller. I just don't see why. The guy who sold me the bike had egg beaters on the crank.

tuxbailey

I got the answer back. It is not that the pedals wouldn't fit campy crank, but the he felt that it was not right to use Shimano pedals on campy crank, so he went back to campy pedals.

Mansram01

+1 Couldn't have said it better except I haven't had a creaking problem yet. My vintage uses the Delta cleats and my previous pedals were the CR150's. One set of shoes/cleats for two bikes.

pabuck

I've read you can take a crayon and "wax" the cleats to get rid of the creak, but I haven't tried that yet. They were cheap, use the same cleat as the 21-year-old Looks on my other bike, and hold my feet in. I'm happy.

ldborowsky

I'm happy with the Nashbar Z-11. Been using them for 1,000 miles and they are fine and Look compatable for around $40.

datlas 

Yes, use a crayon or wax candle to eliminate the squeaking. But you apply the wax to the PEDALS not the cleats - just rub onto the contact area.

That's what I do and it works well.