given the number of people that have switched to Shimano from Speedplays, I don't think it takes a contrarian. I bought 3 pairs of used speedplays from one guy that was switching, only way I would have so many because they aren't cheap.
Originally Posted by
DGlenday
Bear in mind that - regardless of how well you protect the cleats - you will have to replace them from time to time. They're cheap, though.
I don't think $45 is cheap, particularly for the X series cleat which is a very simple object. I've thought about fabricating the wire, which is basically all that wears out