Originally Posted by
WheresWaldo
Here is the problem with finding Speedplay stuff that doesn't come from Speedplay itself. They are litigious! They routinely scour the web for people selling "unauthorized" replacement parts and for dealers that undersell others and threaten them with legal action. Every part that does not come direct from Speedplay is "unauthorized." If you found any, buy them when you can, because you never know when they will be gone never to reappear.
Ward used to make Ti spindles that were even stronger than Speedplay's and in various lengths, can you imaging the stink when you could buy a set of CrMo spindle Zero's and then just spend ~ $65.00 more and have a set of $335 Zero Ti for about half the price Speedplay wants.
I'm fine with authorized parts. One of the major online stores for example sells the +1/4" SS spindles, but not the +1/8. I've seen the aftermarket Ti stuff on ebay, I'm a 170 lb sprinter so those would leave me a little paranoid. I suppose I'll head into town this week and see what the shop markup is.