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Speedplay X vs Zero?
I have been ridding x-2 speedplay pedals since they came out. Thinking about trying the speedplay zero’s, anyone try the Zero going from the x series and stick with them, or go back to the x series.
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Rode x-2's for a season in 2007 before switching to Zeros. Have been on zeros ever since. The ability to adjust the amount of float is key.
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I made the switch from X series to the zero's several years ago and like the zero's much better. I can adjust the amount of float on the zero's, this is the only reason i like them better.
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Some relevant commentary here:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...eedplay+pedals https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...eedplay+pedals Basically, the Zeroes don't have the same walking on ice feeling as the Xs. They'll feel different. I got used to my new pair of Zeroes quite fast. I think the Zero cleats are a bit more resistant to fouling from dirt than the X cleats, but you don't really want to do much walking in dirt on either type. |
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I tried X series but every pedal stroke, tried to center my foot..Zeros fixed that.
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https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Kovers-S...BBV67T0QTFK58K |
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The reason I was thinking of switching, is the fact I acquired a nice pair of zero’s on a bike I purchased, and instead of just selling them, thought I might try them out.
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Rule #1 on pedals is don't switch unless your current setup is causing you problems. That being said, there's probably not that much difference between the X-Series and the Zero Series. The Zero cleats do appear to be more expensive lately though.
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The zero cleats don’t wear as quickly because the retaining clips/springs are flat, rather than round like in the X. The clips in the X pedals IME developed flat spots and it would feel like my foot wasn’t flat on the pedal and tilted to the outside.
With the float adjustment on the zeros, the zeros als0 can be set up to come out of with less heel rotation, and to keep the heels of your shoes from hitting your crank. I used Speedplays for over 25 years until this season, when I switched to Garmin Vectors. Now that Wahoo purchased Speedplay and it seems imminent that a Speedplay power meter will be available, I likely will switch back to Speedplay. |
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Metrigear initially developed a Speedplay spindle-based PM, but they got bought by Garmin. Brim Brothers did a cleat-based PM, but they went under. If Wahoo acquired their IP, it's not public knowledge. So, we are likely talking about developing from scratch. I certainly wish Wahoo well. More competition is good! I just don't think that anything can possibly be imminent. |
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Speedplay missed the boat here, and needs to have a power meter to stop losing market share. I’ll be that there will be news of a Speedplay powermeter by next season. |
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Not what he meant
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Not arguing that
Agree, but not all people make that adjustment. I would say it was a periodic distraction, generally occurred when I came up out of the saddle and started a hard push... its something you either get used to or dont, but my point was that it was not about walking in the cleats, it was a sensation when you are on the bike, the covers dont do anything for that.
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