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What are your thoughts? Why are you thinking of switching? Are you unhappy with Shimano pedals and just want to try something new? What's your appeal to speedplay?
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Any thoughts?
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I was just thinking about the used Canyon Inflite Al I just picked up, the light single track / gravel / road ride I used it on today, and how much fun that was.
As to moving to speedplay, no thoughts whatsoever. I use Assiomas on my road bike, and my new Look X-track pedals for the Canyon should be here tomorrow.
Man, I love that new-to-me Canyon. It's a fun bike.
As to moving to speedplay, no thoughts whatsoever. I use Assiomas on my road bike, and my new Look X-track pedals for the Canyon should be here tomorrow.
Man, I love that new-to-me Canyon. It's a fun bike.
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I've been using Speedplay pedals since about 2000. For me, free float is a good thing for my knees, and I won't use anything else. However, pedals are a personal thing, and what works for me might not work for you.
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I find Shimano sometimes hard to get in and out of. Also, they are not two sided so I have to make sure the correct side is up before clipping in. Speedplay was recommended to me by a friend.
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My thought? Make sure your shoes will accept the Speedplay cleats. Otherwise this will get more expensive.
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Have you thought of mountain bike pedals? I use Time ATAC XC pedals on all my bikes, road and off road. Double sided, easy in and out, been using them for about 12 years.
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I know a couple of people who use them and like them but I am also told that many bike shops don't carry them. I'm sure i could find them online. Also, the nice thing about switching to Speedplay is I wouldn't have to get new shoes.
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I don't believe Speedplay/Wahoo are selling those pedals any longer. The line has been completely redone. Cleats for legacy pedals are also hard to find.
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I'm in the process of replacing all of my single-sided Shimano SPD pedals with double-sided versions.
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shona, I just get whichever Shimano double-sided spd pedals are available. If there's a difference in quality between Shimano's cheaper double-sided pedals and their more expensive versions, I can't detect it.
Although I did make a mistake in buying one model of Shimano double-sided spd pedals that has a large black platform extending from the pedal body. Those are probably meant to work better with spd shoes with a flexible sole, but I can't use them with any of my shoes with recessed cleats, so they're nearly useless to me.
Basic Shimano SPD double-sided pedals
Although I did make a mistake in buying one model of Shimano double-sided spd pedals that has a large black platform extending from the pedal body. Those are probably meant to work better with spd shoes with a flexible sole, but I can't use them with any of my shoes with recessed cleats, so they're nearly useless to me.
Basic Shimano SPD double-sided pedals
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Thank you Trakhak. I will consider these. I wonder if they will be easier to get in and out of. At least I won't have to keep kicking the pedal to get the connecting side up.
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Ok, since Wahoo bought out Speedplay I just called Wahoo and got enough information to encourage me to buy the Speedplay Comp offered by Wahoo. I'll let you know how I like them. Thanks everyone for the input.
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Those new Wahoo-era Speedplays look pretty good! Above all walkable with road shoes, and with unexposed hardware like screwheads. Do share how you feel about them once you've used them a bit!
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