Pedal choice after SPD-R
Been riding Shimano SPD-R's now for the last several years but this summer I think I will have to make a change simply because of the lack of availability of shoes that fit this pedal type. I am fairly open minded as to which pedals to go for however one factor I was considering was the difference in stack height from axle to sole between different systems. Looking at the speedplay site ( http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuse ... ompareroad ) they show comparisons between various pedal systems. I was quite surprised to see that the SPD-R pedals have a relativley low stack height of 12 mm. Having tried to measure them myself this seems about right. Similarly I was surprised at the height for Look Keo (17.1mm) and Shimano SPD-L (13.7mm). I assumed the latter here refers to Dura-Ace.
I am reluctant to go to pedals with a higher stack height so my previous considerations to go with either Look Carbon Keo or Dura Ace SPD-L are now under review. Are the measurements given on the speedplay web site correct ? I seem to remember from the display stand in the LBS that Look Keo were more like 15mm. In fact now I am strongly considering going for Speedplay X-1's both for reasons of low stack height and weight. Also I was impressed with the review in this link http://www.dailypeloton.com/speedplayrev.asp . Also impressed with what I have read about the Time RSX pedals as well so they to are a possibility.
Any comments or suggestions to help me in my choice would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am reluctant to go to pedals with a higher stack height so my previous considerations to go with either Look Carbon Keo or Dura Ace SPD-L are now under review. Are the measurements given on the speedplay web site correct ? I seem to remember from the display stand in the LBS that Look Keo were more like 15mm. In fact now I am strongly considering going for Speedplay X-1's both for reasons of low stack height and weight. Also I was impressed with the review in this link http://www.dailypeloton.com/speedplayrev.asp . Also impressed with what I have read about the Time RSX pedals as well so they to are a possibility.
Any comments or suggestions to help me in my choice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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m2d..
I have Speedplay X2s on my road bikes and Frogs on the off-road... I've never had any problems with either system... NO unexpected pull-outs and quick 'n easy disconnects when wanted, including emergency situations. Some riders have complained of 'hot spots' due to the platform size, but proper cleat adjustment eliminated this. (I never experienced this....installed the cleats and have been riding happily-ever-after since) I have heard some rumors that the Ti system was limited to a 180# (12.9 stone) rider and that Ti axles have a better chance of shearing in a crash...though I've never spoken to anyone who actually experienced this.Cajun0 -
I use to ride SPD-R but when I bought a new bike, and wanted to be able to use both, with the same shoes etc, I faced the change, due to lack of pedals, and went for the SPD-SL, never noticed any difference in use, just changed the saddle height a bit.0
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Keywin? Aaargh!! I had these New Zealand-made pedals over twenty years ago and came a cropper when trying to pull my foot out. Unless the design has improved, there was no spring retention, just friction of the cleat into the all plastic pedal. Light as they come, but very dicey!awopbopaloobopalambamboom (courtesy R. Penniman)0
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So are you saying they were too hard to unclip from?
Hopefully they have got better over time...0 -
no contest, Time RXS all the way, low stack height, knee friendy, cleats last for ages, not too expensive etc etc
I used to use look but changed all my bikes to time and wouldnt cosder anything else now
<b><font>Fixed is for fools, thats why I ride one.</font></b>0 -
One thing I didn't like about the Time pedals is the lateral float. I had an MCL injury that was constantly aggravated by my foot floating out and hence having a bigger q-factor and bad biomechanics. Maybe pedals are as personal as saddle choice?0
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definitely!!Maybe pedals are as personal as saddle choice?
I've used all the pedals out there (except speedplay).
I'm one of those riders who hates float of any kind. I like my foot planted on the pedlals.
I used to use SPD-L's for years and loved them.
However, lack of shoes that took the cleats was the reason I reluctantly switched.
I tried TIME and didn't like the float .Plus they didn't feel as secure as others.
Then I tried LOOK keo carbons. Nice and light and were good for a while, but the bearing went after a little while. Got a replacement but the same thing happened. Not impressed. I've also heard of a few of the carbon bodies snapping.
Then I tried the old Shimano SPD- SL. Didn't like them at all. The fixed cleats wouldn't hold your feet fixed no matter how much you did up the pedals.
Then I tried the New SPD-SL. They are absolutely perfect. Cannot fault them in any way. Ok, they might be slightly heavier than Time but they are flawless in my opinion.
Can't comment on Speedplay. Never tried them.0 -
simbil1 wrote:So are you saying they were too hard to unclip from?
Hopefully they have got better over time...
Exactly. But I wan't impressed by the fact that I would have to fall off a few times before they "wore in". And then what: loose clamping?awopbopaloobopalambamboom (courtesy R. Penniman)0 -
when i returned to cycling after a lay off i went onto SPDRs ( as most of my cycling buddies who i used to race with were using ) - loved them !
however getting shoes is getting a problem for us
most of us have moved to KEOS as security feels good..
if you like the feeling of SPDRs for teh security then Keos are teh way to go ...
SPDR pedals get snapped up on ebay by trackies...
i only mentioned i had two pairs going to be sold & they went to a well known GB female sprinter ...0 -
the dura ae spd sl is a nice pedal - its not as good as the dura ace spd-r was imo but I think it can hold its own with anything else around the £100 mark0
