Re: Q on Speedplay cleats

On Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:24:27 -0000 (UTC),
  Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

 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:

 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.

Okay, it seems that the clicking comes from the c-ring plate that
engages the pedal and also has some slight up and down play within
the cleat.  I bought new cleats directly from Wahoo, and noticed
there was minimal play in them and also minimal clicking; however,
after riding a couple hundred miles, the play and the clicking
with these new cleats are as noticeable as they were with the old. 

Any tips on ways to improve this?  I've wondered whether some sort
of shim within the cleat might help, but I don't want to
compromise the ability to clip out.

Worst case, I guess I'll just have to get used to and maybe even
tune out the clicking.

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