Speedplay Pedals
Author
Discussion

IN51GHT

Original Poster:

9,073 posts

239 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
anybody got any experience of Speedplay pedals? looking at some as an upgrade from my Shimano road pedals & was after onions on them please?

drgav2005

972 posts

248 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
Yep, Speedplay zero pedals on both my road and TT bike - love them. Really easy to get in and out of (since they're dual sided), never any issues with hotspots, adjustable float… well recommended.

robpearson

441 posts

231 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
I've been using them for about 2 years, love them. I hear they require maintenance, but i've done nothing to mine, and they still work perfectly.

option click

1,178 posts

255 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
I think they're great. They require a little bit of getting used to at first, especially when brand new as the cleats sometimes need some force to engage. Gets much easier once they're bedded in a bit.

Yes, they do need a bit of TLC, but this amounts to regular re-greasing which is dead easy.

Bad points? Well, replacement cleats are expensive; do yourself a favour and buy the coffee shop caps or Keep-On Kovers to prolong the base plates and screws when walking on them. Also, they really don't like mud and can get gummed up a bit so you need to be a bit more careful where you walk.

All minor things though. I'd never switch to anything else. They're also said to be especially good for those with knee problems due to the level of float and adustability.

MadDad

3,836 posts

290 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
Another vote here, great pedal/cleat combo - easy to use, easy to adjust (although there is a lot of adjustment in them so it might take a few rides to get them right).

Never had any real issues with maintenance, a drop of lube on the springs once a week to keep them moving freely is about as much maintenance as I have ever given them!

jesusbuiltmycar

5,130 posts

283 months

Thursday 20th June 2013
quotequote all
Bought some today with my new bike - first ride I think they are fantastic!

TSCfree

1,681 posts

260 months

Friday 21st June 2013
quotequote all


Dam it, these would look good with my Caad 10. No,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no,no....

IN51GHT

Original Poster:

9,073 posts

239 months

Friday 21st June 2013
quotequote all
Pulled the trigger...... went for stainless Zeros

MadDad

3,836 posts

290 months

Friday 21st June 2013
quotequote all
You won't regret it......