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05-11-09 | 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by carleton

I really like the adjustable tension of the Ultegra SPD-SLs, but when I lock them down hard, I wind up twisting the cleat in the shoe when I clip-out. Which means, I have to tighten down the cleat so hard that I risk stripping the threads in the shoe.

Then you might want to look into whether or not your shoe interface is wearing out. You shouldn't need to gorilla tight the bolts even with max tension on SPD-SL's.

I'd refute that one post point by point but i'm too busy getting drunk so **** that. Instead i'll simply say this - SPD-SL'S FTW

05-11-09 | 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetank

Speedplay doesn't make track pedals, what model exactly are you looking at?
down.

I've been using their(speedplay) track pedals for over a year now.

The retension spring in the cleat is stiffer than the normal zero.

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05-11-09 | 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Soil_Sampler

plus this:

"The Zero Track Sprint Special is identical to the Zero Stainless, but has extra-stiff release tension for maximum security".

https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...home.zerospecs

Um...I explained HOW you get the extra-stiff release tension.

No ramp in the pedal to aid disengagement.

05-12-09 | 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by devilshaircut

Ah, they don't? My friend at the LBS pedal told me they did ... but he could be wrong. I didn't research which pedal specifically. I asked him what brand he would recommend me for my new track bike and he recommended the Speedplays.

If you have any other recommendations I am definitely open to them. I've never had a bike with clipless pedals before so I am familiar with what is important.

Mostly, I am looking to get a more powerful stroke for the velodrome. That would be my primary want out of new pedals.

Work on your conditioning and technique...and SPD-SL pedals

05-12-09 | 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by devilshaircut

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am really not sure what to look for in a quality clipless set. I was also wondering if anyone had shoe recommendations.

Again, when it comes to clipless pedals, I know little to nothing as I have always used cages.

Specialized Pro Carbon road shoes or S Works Road shoes if you have relatively flat/wide feet.

05-12-09 | 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonspeck

it's common for lots of fixed gear riders to prefer mountain style clipless pedals, along with mountain shoes. Much better to walk around in, as well as easier to engage in and out of them. Yeah, you might have known that already.

But definitely any shimano spd style pedal and shoe. I personally like crank bros stuff. I have candys on my fixed gear, and eggbeaters on my mountain bike.

05-12-09 | 03:01 PM

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I use SPDs only cos I got them cheap from a friend. But even with SPD you won't clip out of them brakeless. The only times i've clipped out is dong stupid **** Like nuts to the stem pedaling backwards stuff. Regardless mountain shoes would give you the edge cos you could walk in them a bit. My road shoes are annoying but I love clipless so much I don't care. Clips and street shoes are so inefficient I don't know how I ever road on them

05-12-09 | 08:24 PM

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Speedplays from 1991, and stil going strong. Cleats are pretty worn, but I rode these things when I was car-free for years. Just got off a fixed about 20 minutes ago with these cats, and still love how I can snap in the first time the cranks tick over at long stoplights and hill stops in traffic. Pulled out twice only since '91 and both times due to putting my foot down into the mud on commuting rides. Great pedals.

05-12-09 | 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Erzulis Boat

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Speedplays from 1991, and stil going strong. Cleats are pretty worn, but I rode these things when I was car-free for years. Just got off a fixed about 20 minutes ago with these cats, and still love how I can snap in the first time the cranks tick over at long stoplights and hill stops in traffic. Pulled out twice only since '91 and both times due to putting my foot down into the mud on commuting rides. Great pedals.

That's a great story. I've never known any pedals to last that long.

05-13-09 | 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by carleton

That's a great story. I've never known any pedals to last that long.

Speedplays since 1991, and Campy Record Pro-fits from '99 or 2000 are the only pedals that have not been killed. I still cannot believe that my Speedplays have held up all these years, no squeaks or clicks whatsoever.

05-13-09 | 01:12 PM

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Thanks for the info ... sorry I didn't get to reply sooner. I am reading through all the replies now.

I was hit by a car on Monday and am all banged up so I haven't been at work near a computer (much less on my bike) lately.

05-13-09 | 01:23 PM

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Damn! Sorry to hear that. How banged up are you? Get better, soon!

05-13-09 | 01:33 PM

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Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Pro, Schwinn Le Tour Conversion, Free Spirit polo beater, Cervelo P2T, aluminum tandem.

I am mostly okay. No broken bones. My left leg won't support my weight though. And my neck and abdominal muscles are pretty sore so that sitting up right with my head up is difficult. I hit my head also when I flew off my bike which caused me to lose my vision for a few seconds, so I have a pretty bad bump up there. But I hope to be riding again by the middle of next week.

By far the worst wreck I've ever been in, being t-boned by an Audi TT, so I have no idea what sort of recovery time-table I am looking at, but since nothing is broken I am hoping it won't take too long.

Aiming to take the beginner course at DLV Memorial Day weekend. Hope I am not being to ambitious!

05-13-09 | 03:03 PM

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Take it easy, man

05-13-09 | 03:14 PM

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I don't know how much this will add to the thread but...

I have Keo Carbon Ti, Candy, Quattro, and Speedplays... For long rides I like the Speedplays the best because of the high degree of float. Candy and Quattros I use on my commuting bike because I can sport mountain shoes.