Cleats and pedals
11-06-17 | 12:00 AM
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Cleats and pedals
Has there been a study on which cleat and pedal systems deliver more power? Speedplay? SPD,Look? are they all about the same? Thanks Yall!
11-06-17 | 07:11 AM
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They're all about the same, even slotted cleats and toeclips. The differences are the engagement/release mechanism, "float," and walkability of the cleats. Find one whose features meet your requirements and keep riding! 
11-06-17 | 03:55 PM
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Clipless pedals have but one function - foot retention. They all do that and do it well. If you don't need the lightest pedals on the market, any of them will do. It's just a matter of what type of riding you are doing and how much you want to spend on pedals and shoes.
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11-06-17 | 07:12 PM
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Some offer more “float”then others. Speedplays are well known for a lot of lateral float and some find that easier on the knees.
Others find that cleats like the Look and Shimano SPD-L offer better support for the foot, though using stiff shoes can neutralize that if using an SPD style pedal and cleat/shoes.
Others find that cleats like the Look and Shimano SPD-L offer better support for the foot, though using stiff shoes can neutralize that if using an SPD style pedal and cleat/shoes.
11-06-17 | 11:26 PM
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A wider platform works best for me = Look.
With float.
Pick up the old style, used on CL or at co-op for $5 - $10. Practical when you own a bunch of roadies.
With float.
Pick up the old style, used on CL or at co-op for $5 - $10. Practical when you own a bunch of roadies.
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11-06-17 | 11:52 PM
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I need to have my feet forced to more toe-in than they take naturally to keep my knees happy. Any no-float pedal system works well for me; I use toeclips with traditional slotted cleats and LOOK copy pedals with the black DELTA cleats. Efficiency-wise there is no difference.
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