Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
Forget the Light Action. They're just a marketing solution to appeal to a recreational market. And you can pull out of Light Actions unintentionally, which defeats a big advantage of Spedplays.
Between the X series and the Zeros, to me it comes down tow hether you're comfortable with the wider range of free float in the X's. Some people do not like how the X's feel because of the huge amount of float. Other's adjust to this in a ride or two and its no issue.
If you don't like the wide amount of float, the zeros allow you to dial down the amount fo float.
As to x/1's versus X2's he difference is a Ti spindle versus stainless steel and about 48 grams. Personally I ride X/2's. My wife has X/1's but on because I picked them up used on Ebay cheaper tha new X/2s
I would not opt for the X/5's unless money is a real issue because the cro mo spindles in the X/5's can rust, and the bearings are not as good as the x/1's or x/2's
I have used the Light Action pedals since they were introduced three years ago. I have never, not even once, pulled out of them unintentionally. They were really meant to replace the X series. They have the same spring as the Zeros but with less tension so they are easier to get and out of. Since I don't race and do not need to adjust the float, they are fine with me. Also, I am 220 lbs.
I know the the CEO of Speedplay and most of the staff at Speedplay rides with the LA pedals when they are do recreational rides.
I would say, if you are competitive or need to remove the float, buy the Zeros. Otherwise, I would consider the LA pedals. They are easiest pedals to get in and out of.