Speedplay Pedals

Peddle Up!

I'm currently running a pair of Ultegra pedals with spacers to give my heel enough room to clear the crank (wonky legs )

Speedplay pedals evidently come with different length axels which should allow me to dump the spacer, which is a bit of a bodge IMHO.

But, thus far the cycle outlets I've spoken to tell me I have to buy standard pedals at around £130 and the longer axel as an extra (£95). I have to swap over the axels and dump the originals. That sounds like an expensive operation. I plan to speak to Speedplay but thought I'd ask if anyone has gone down the "long axel Speedplay" route.

Thanks.

marin_maniac

My right foot points out enough so that it nearly hits the crank.

I've recenlty purchases some Spesh S-works shoes which have resulted in me being able to run with just one washer as the volume of the shoe around the anke area is substantially less.

To boot the Spesh shoes are like slippers for my wide and flat feet, and me knee pain is subsiding.

If didn't look at my shoes, I was considering Speedplay pedals for the same reasons as you.

identikit

You can get custom length titanium spindles for £40 (IIRC). Add some ceramic bearings from Wiggle and you're golden. I'll post the links when I get home.

Speedplays

coman1985

Well now that is a question i hadnt thought of!

I was coming on here to ask if anyone had any experience with speedplay pedals as i wanted to buy a set are they any good i know there lightweight but the platform doesnt look to good. I was wondering how much power is actually going to be transfered into the pedals..

So is it worth just buying the extra long axels or just sticking with a short set??

I have a carrera virtuoso 2011 not a great bike but am buying upgrades this year and transferring to a frame next year..

weird way of doing it but dint realise how heavy the forks and wheels are take them out and not a bad begginers bike

hopper1

coman1985 wrote:

Well now that is a question i hadnt thought of!

I was coming on here to ask if anyone had any experience with speedplay pedals as i wanted to buy a set are they any good i know there lightweight but the platform doesnt look to good. I was wondering how much power is actually going to be transfered into the pedals..
So is it worth just buying the extra long axels or just sticking with a short set??

I have a carrera virtuoso 2011 not a great bike but am buying upgrades this year and transferring to a frame next year..

weird way of doing it but dint realise how heavy the forks and wheels are take them out and not a bad begginers bike

I have Speedplay Zero's on all my bikes and also on my spin bike at work!
No problem with power transfer... Just look at how many pro's use them!

wishitwasallflat

You can get custom length titanium spindles for £40 (IIRC). Add some ceramic bearings from Wiggle and you're golden. I'll post the links when I get home.

identikit - please post that link :!:

Speedplays are the best - if you have decent shoes the whole sole is the platform so no issues with power transfer (as other said that's why pro riders use them).

identikit

http://www.titaniumspindles.com/

I'm considering getting a few sets custom made to save on postage. Who's interested?

Bearings

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/enduro-speedpla ... -bearings/

wishitwasallflat

Thanks - considering costs right now but thanks again

k-dog

I emailed the importer to try and get a name of someone who does the Speedplay custom fit thing - but I haven't had an answer.

It appeals to me too as I have shims in my shows and my cleats all the way in - it works but I would pay for pedals with longer axles and the cleats under my shoes instead.

sungod

it's about a year since i did it, so memory might be playing tricks, but i think that the speedplay rebuild kit contains everything but the spindles - maybe with exception of the screw in the spindle end, but you can get those separately, it's a standard screw

buying a set of spindles the correct length, plus a rebuild kit, might be more economic

identikit

Last time I checked the rebuild kit was €90+ in most places

Peddle Up!

Update. Despite Speedplay UK's assurance that all dealers can get the longer spindles, I've had zero success in getting a positive reaction. And yes, you do have to rebuild the pedals yourself and throw away the existing spindles.

If you can't face doing that the UK importer will do it for you and allow you to pay for the originals, rebuild kit and £50 for their trouble. My hand is going to stay out of my pocket unless the US crew offer something better.

identikit

Peddle Up! wrote:

Update. Despite Speedplay UK's assurance that all dealers can get the longer spindles, I've had zero success in getting a positive reaction. And yes, you do have to rebuild the pedals yourself and throw away the existing spindles.

If you can't face doing that the UK importer will do it for you and allow you to pay for the originals, rebuild kit and £50 for their trouble. My hand is going to stay out of my pocket unless the US crew offer something better.

http://www.i-ride.co.uk/speedplay/spare ... index.html

mrc1

Scherrit at the bike whisperer should be able to help you out with the longer length spindles.

Peddle Up!

identikit wrote:

Peddle Up! wrote:

Update. Despite Speedplay UK's assurance that all dealers can get the longer spindles, I've had zero success in getting a positive reaction. And yes, you do have to rebuild the pedals yourself and throw away the existing spindles.

If you can't face doing that the UK importer will do it for you and allow you to pay for the originals, rebuild kit and £50 for their trouble. My hand is going to stay out of my pocket unless the US crew offer something better.

http://www.i-ride.co.uk/speedplay/spare ... index.html

Thanks. These are the UK dealers I've been talking to who insisted I "get them from a dealer". They could easily swap spindles and keep and sell the originals but expect me to pay the thick end of £250 for the pedals. Rogues. :evil:

Peddle Up!

identikit wrote:

Peddle Up! wrote:

Update. Despite Speedplay UK's assurance that all dealers can get the longer spindles, I've had zero success in getting a positive reaction. And yes, you do have to rebuild the pedals yourself and throw away the existing spindles.

If you can't face doing that the UK importer will do it for you and allow you to pay for the originals, rebuild kit and £50 for their trouble. My hand is going to stay out of my pocket unless the US crew offer something better.

http://www.i-ride.co.uk/speedplay/spare ... index.html

Thanks. These are the UK dealers I've been talking to who insisted I "get them from a dealer". They could easily swap spindles and keep and sell the originals but expect me to pay the thick end of £250 for the pedals. Rogues. :evil:

yenrod

Peddle Up! wrote:

I'm currently running a pair of Ultegra pedals with spacers to give my heel enough room to clear the crank (wonky legs )

Speedplay pedals evidently come with different length axels which should allow me to dump the spacer, which is a bit of a bodge IMHO.

But, thus far the cycle outlets I've spoken to tell me I have to buy standard pedals at around £130 and the longer axel as an extra (£95). I have to swap over the axels and dump the originals. That sounds like an expensive operation. I plan to speak to Speedplay but thought I'd ask if anyone has gone down the "long axel Speedplay" route.

Thanks.

If I were you; buy them the SP's & see how you get on with the cleat positioned so your foot is as far from the crank as poss. b4 tightening the cleat then think about the new axles - you may be very surprised !!!! - i was surprised how far you can get from the crank.

I have my left foot away from crank & the right in the middle: works fine for me !

Peddle Up!

yenrod wrote:

Peddle Up! wrote:

I'm currently running a pair of Ultegra pedals with spacers to give my heel enough room to clear the crank (wonky legs )

Speedplay pedals evidently come with different length axels which should allow me to dump the spacer, which is a bit of a bodge IMHO.

But, thus far the cycle outlets I've spoken to tell me I have to buy standard pedals at around £130 and the longer axel as an extra (£95). I have to swap over the axels and dump the originals. That sounds like an expensive operation. I plan to speak to Speedplay but thought I'd ask if anyone has gone down the "long axel Speedplay" route.

Thanks.

If I were you; buy them the SP's & see how you get on with the cleat positioned so your foot is as far from the crank as poss. b4 tightening the cleat then think about the new axles - you may be very surprised !!!! - i was surprised how far you can get from the crank.

I have my left foot away from crank & the right in the middle: works fine for me !

Cheers. I'll have a closer look at this. But really it should be Speedplay's agents telling me all this - I've sent them dimensioned photographs, explained how I pronate etc. V Poor service.

yenrod

I reckon they rely on you buying the product THEN sorting things which shouldnt be the case...I recall trying to find out about a Time pedal enquiry with RJ Chickens (the importers) & they werent much help - never have thought of the cycle industry as much help at all really.

I can assure you though PeddleUp - the movement is extremely customisable to different styles of riding feet; out/in or whichever way...its the only pedal around that allows you this type of movement!

Just searching on over-pronation (on youtube) i see your situation - i understand how you want to go with the wider axles! I'd say, going by your decision? - buy the pedals move the cleat so you feet are away from the crank then sort the grub screws (that limit movement you need) and see how you go...

Is their a bike-shop near to you that you can discuss the situation with them about you situation?

Hope ya get it sorted

Peddle Up!

Update

After getting nothing but "buy the bits and do it yourself" (at great expense!) or "Dunno mate" from UK dealers, I got in touch with Speedplay US. Within a day I was phoned by their technical services rep who took time to discuss my needs and set out my options. For an additional $60 over the normal pedal price they will build a set of pedals with a longer axle and ship them via a US dealer of your choice.

I went for Excel Sports who were selling the pedals at a good discount and, again, within a day they had clarified the procedure, taken my order and arranged to ship priority (one week). Total cost? Less than £180. UK sources were at least £60 extra (and DIY!).

flasher

Peddle Up! wrote:

Update

I went for Excel Sports who were selling the pedals at a good discount and, again, within a day they had clarified the procedure, taken my order and arranged to ship priority (one week). Total cost? Less than £180. UK sources were at least £60 extra (and DIY!).

Until you get the tax and import duty bill, which will quite possibly add up to that extra 60 quid!

yenrod

If you search out Speedplay on roadbikesreview.com they get a right slating in the reviews. It's a total pity that they couldnt instruct the importers to do a similar deal for peddleup and save the import !