Speedplay vs. other pedals
04-21-08, 11:26 PM
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how much of a problem are hotspots with speedplay??
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As to Hotspots, people's opinions seem to vary. It appears that a significant minority of people have some issues with hotspots. Personally, I've never had a problem. IMHO, any hotspot issue is more the shoe than the pedal, and as long as you have a proper fitting, stiff soled shoe, you shouldn't have trouble with hotspots using speedplay pedals.
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I got into cycling to rehab my shot knee after ACL repair.....I'm looking to go clipless very soon, in speedplay users opinion, do they have the amount of float I should be looking for? Should I focus strongly on float? Has anyone with ACL surgery use any specific pedal? thanks all
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I've used Look pedals for years...but I've grown tired of clop-cloping around when I have to walk, slipping on stairs, tripping, etc. I've been considering Speedplays (or something like them) for the simple reason that I could walk more normally, safely, comfortably, confidently in them...
10-08-10, 10:16 AM
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I've been tossing around the idea of going to Speedplays. Currently using Look Keo Classic's now and I like them. Just wondering if Speedplay's wouldn't be better on my knees.
10-08-10, 10:26 AM
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When it comes to weight, do you guys really worry about 30 grams? That is 2/3 of an ounce. You could save more weight than that if you get a haircut before a race. I am not laughing at this, I am kind of impressed if any of you actually watch component weight that seriously, unless you are actually a paid pro rider.
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i am looking at switching to zeros mostly cuz despite a couple of years in keos, i still dont find clipping into them to be as second nature as i'd like and its nerve wracking EVERY SINGLE TIME i line up at a crit. and i'd say 1 in 3 or 4 times i miss on my first revolution and it messes up my race. theyre fine other than that, but its a real nuissance.
on the issue of float, i used to ride only spd and have always had knee problems but once i switched to no float, and spent a while tweaking the position, my knees have been great.
on the issue of float, i used to ride only spd and have always had knee problems but once i switched to no float, and spent a while tweaking the position, my knees have been great.
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i am looking at switching to zeros mostly cuz despite a couple of years in keos, i still dont find clipping into them to be as second nature as i'd like and its nerve wracking EVERY SINGLE TIME i line up at a crit. and i'd say 1 in 3 or 4 times i miss on my first revolution and it messes up my race. theyre fine other than that, but its a real nuissance.
on the issue of float, i used to ride only spd and have always had knee problems but once i switched to no float, and spent a while tweaking the position, my knees have been great.
on the issue of float, i used to ride only spd and have always had knee problems but once i switched to no float, and spent a while tweaking the position, my knees have been great.
Odd how you said you went to no float and your knees faired well. I've always heard the opposite.
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New rule: you aren't allowed to say "Speedplay" without also specifying the model. Frogs are mtb and can have the cleat recessed. X-series have fixed fload. Zeros have adjustable float down to, well, zero. The zeros also have a different cleat design that is not as easy to foul with mud as the X-series. Light actions are similar to X-series in that they have fixed float, but the cleat design is more like zero, and they are easier to get in and out of. So there is no such thing as "the speedplay pedal", and there aren't really any blanket statements that you can make...
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