Sujet : Re: Q on Speedplay cleats
De : theise (at) *nospam* panix.com (Ted Heise)
Groupes : rec.bicycles.techDate : 29. Aug 2024, 19:24:27
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On Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:23:38 -0000 (UTC),
Ted Heise <
theise@panix.com> wrote:
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.
The adjustment screws had worked their way nearly out of the
cleats, so I tightened them nearly all the way. The clicking was
lessesend somewhat (perhaps), but not gone. So I guess I'll look
for a pair of authentic Wahoo/Speedplay Zero cleats.
-- Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> West Lafayette, IN, USA