Re: Q on Speedplay cleats

On Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:30:49 -0400,
  Zen Cycle <funkmaster@hotmail.com> wrote:

 On 8/26/2024 3:26 PM, Ted Heise wrote:

I think I've tracked down the source of clicking when I
ride--my Speedplay X cleats.  When it's not quite so hot I'm
going to see if tightening the tension screws helps (the
C-rings have quite a lot of play as currently set).  Further,
I get the clicking on both my single Ritchey and my
tandem--two different sets of pedals.
 
In any case, I'm thinking to get a new pair of cleats.  Even
if the adjustment resolves the clicking, it wouldn't be bad to
have a backup.  I'm wondering why the huge disparity in
pricing (~10X). What looks to be official is ~$200...
 
https://www.amazon.com/SpeedPlay-Speedplay-Zero-Pedal-Cleats/dp/B00RZP7A60
 
...whereas another source has them for $23...
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4S5TTG/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9ocXBfc2hhcmVk
 
Based on the language of the description, I'm guessing these
latter cleats are of Chinese origin.  And I did notice the
title says cleat covers, but the pictures (and description)
all show cleats.  Also, this may be what I bought last time.
 
Any tips?

 
 I wouldn't waste any time on the cheap chinese versions.
 Imagine pulling up to a stoplight and finding the cleat won't
 disengage.
 
 I have very little experience with the Zero series (I
 exclusively ride the X series), but ISTM it may just be an
 issue of wear such that the 'centering' feature on the
 cleat/pedal interface is worn to the point where you are
 actually popping in and out of alignment. You might need to
 replace both cleats and pedals.
 
 I at first thought you were asking a question on Q factor based
 on the title of the thread.

Thanks for the feedback. 

I had X sereies pedals and cleats for many years, but have been
unable to find replacements.  I went with the zero pedals a while
back, and found that the X cleats kind of worked with them.  But
after having a bit of difficulty clipping out and dumping my
stoker a couple of times, I got the Zero cleats.  The pedals look
really good, so I'm pretty sure it's cleats needing either
adjusted or replaced.

$200 for cleats is obscene, but I'll go that route if adjustment
of these doesn't help.

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Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA