Speedplay Pedal Question
05-27-09 | 06:34 PM
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Speedplay Pedal Question
What is the difference between the Speedplay Chromoly & Stainless Steel Zero pedals? There is a significant price difference but only a slight weight difference. Do the Chromoly ones rust?
05-27-09 | 06:40 PM
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I've got the speedplay x-2s in chromoly, stainless steel and titanium. Unless I'm putting them on a scale (which I've been known to do) I can't tell the difference.
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05-27-09 | 07:04 PM
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Living on salt water, a couple of miles from the Ocean, mine have rusted.
I have a pair of X-5's on my TT bike. Didn't ride it for 4-5 months and the pedals were frozen solid with rust.
Conversely, none of my X2's have had similar issues.
Good news is I shot a ton of grease through them, and after a couple of rides they now seem to turn as freely as they ever did.
There is also a difference in the type of bearings between the X2'sand the X5's IIRC.
I have a pair of X-5's on my TT bike. Didn't ride it for 4-5 months and the pedals were frozen solid with rust.
Conversely, none of my X2's have had similar issues.
Good news is I shot a ton of grease through them, and after a couple of rides they now seem to turn as freely as they ever did.
There is also a difference in the type of bearings between the X2'sand the X5's IIRC.
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05-27-09 | 08:21 PM
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Yeah, if you live near the beach or ride in the rain a lot, stainless is worth it. Otherwise, it shouldn't be a problem.
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05-27-09 | 08:40 PM
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yes, cromo spindles can rust if the paint gets rubbed off.
the important thing is that you don't hose them down with WD-40 or similar because that kills the grease inside the pedal bearings.
the important thing is that you don't hose them down with WD-40 or similar because that kills the grease inside the pedal bearings.
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