Anyone tried Speedplay Zero (road) pedals?
Okay gals, anyone tried these? I've been using Speedplay X-2s for years on my road bikes. I love the X-2 pedals for the most part (especially the easy clip-in/clip-out) but finally decided that the unlimited float was robbing me of power, making climbing out of the saddle more difficult (running on icecubes feeling), and occasionally my heel would hit my crankarm, especially when I got tired. I don't think I need unlimited float for my knees because I use Eggbeaters Candies on my touring bike and mtb with no problems. I mostly just drifted into using X-2s because my husband used them and liked them. He's now switched over to Zeros b/c he felt that the X-2s were causing him more knee problems than they were solving.
Anywho, we just got the cleats and pedals installed last night for me to try on the trainer, and MAN, are these things hard to get in and out of! Hubby said they will get easier with time, but whew, I am a bit worried about trying these on the road. Looks like rain and cool this weekend, so I'll keep trying them on the trainer to hopefully get them loosened up.
Just wondering if anyone else has tried Zeros and what your experience has been. Were they tough to clip in and out of at first? Did they get easier? I am pretty light-weight (105-106 lbs) so wonder if that makes clipping in harder since I can't get a lot of weight behind it - versus my husband at 155 lbs. I just want to make sure these pedals will actually work for a petite woman! All input much appreciated....!
Emily
Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow