I'm being told these cleats work with X series speedplays

[makoti]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4S5TTG...23860_70668520

Says so in the description and two people have told me they work. I can't believe that, looking at them
Anyone tried these?

[gbcoupe]

Those look like aftermarket Zero's to me. So no, I don't think those would be compatible with X.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by gbcoupe

Those look like aftermarket Zero's to me. So no, I don't think those would be compatible with X.

That's my thought, but I asked and got two people swearing they work. I don't see how...

[hoj]

Nope, not compatible with the X series pedals as the mechanism is different.

However, I have heard rumors that the metal outer plate (which is often what wears out most quickly) is interchangeable — maybe that’s what the other people are referring to

[bshell]

I don't know if multiple sellers indicates multiple manufacturers (probably not) but I bought a pair a few years ago solely to swap that outermost aluminum plate.

My goal was to rehab a friend's worn X-type pedals with plate and screws and they were not an exact shape/fit. They did work with a bit of filing here and there.

Definitely did not try to use the Zero cleat engagement parts on the Xs though.

That seems sketchy but I suppose it's worth a try if you have Xs and can't get replacement cleats.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by hoj

Nope, not compatible with the X series pedals as the mechanism is different.

However, I have heard rumors that the metal outer plate (which is often what wears out most quickly) is interchangeable — maybe that’s what the other people are referring to

That alone might be worth it. THat's the part that goes first for me.

[jbrainin]

A set of Keepon Kovers will protect the outer plate of X series cleats and keep them like new.

[Elefantino]

I've seen those on eBay. Stated as being for X. Most definitely not. Pictures showed them upside down on the wrong shoe.
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[makoti]

Originally Posted by jbrainin

A set of Keepon Kovers will protect the outer plate of X series cleats and keep them like new.

I use them now, and they do

[smontanaro]

As a non-Speedplay rider who has a set of unknown model in a drawer, can someone show me side-by-side pictures of Zero and X pedals and paraphernalia?

[cmg]

A while back a forum member put together a group purchase of speedplay x springs. If you have x cleats the only that wears out is the springs. Calvin Ng, corkycalvin he has some left I think.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by cmg

A while back a forum member put together a group purchase of speedplay x springs. If you have x cleats the only that wears out is the springs. Calvin Ng, corkycalvin he has some left I think.

I got those, but it is actually the screws and faceplay that wear first for me. Covers help a lot. In all the years of having X's, only once has a spring failed

[cmg]

The faceplate may work. Thought you were looking for the base plate or springs.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by smontanaro

As a non-Speedplay rider who has a set of unknown model in a drawer, can someone show me side-by-side pictures of Zero and X pedals and paraphernalia?

The Zero cleats look like the OP's photo, whereas here are the X Series cleats:




Tip-offs: Zero cleats have a pair of set screw rotation limit adjuster screws on one of the cleat, whrease X Series cleats have no adjustment screws at all; Zero cleats have a a single, flat horshoe shaped spring with tabs at the front an rear for engaging the pedals, whereas X Series have two separate springs made from round spring wire, and the portion of the spring that engages the cleat is a straight bar.

[cmg]

The zero cleat has play adjusting screw on the side. It is part of the assembly that attaches to the shoe. The metal faceplate which looks similar to the x cleat attaches to cleat with its centering hole. The look interchangeable.