Anyone tried Speedplay Zero (road) pedals?

[emily_in_nc]

Hi all,
Can anyone offer any info on the difference. Plus, the thought just occured to me, but I use mountain shoes, for whatever cleat/pedal I choose?
~ JoAnn

Hi JoAnn,

If you use mountain shoes, you won't be able to use Speedplay Zeros or X-series; they are road pedals. However, the Speedplay Frogs are made for mountain shoes and are very popular. They offer a large amount of float (26 degrees, I believe), which you may or may not need. My husband proclaims them very easy to get in and out of (he has them on his mtb).

That said, I'd also highly recommend that you look at Eggbeaters Candies (or just regular Eggbeaters). I have them on my mtb and my touring bike, both of which I ride with mountain shoes, and I adore them! They have less float than Frogs. The Speedplays I have are on my two road bikes (I have two pairs of road shoes).

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks for the input, folks! I really appreciate it. I will definitely stick to it and give these pedals a go. I really want them to work for me so I will keep at it. It's comforting to know that others have been there, done that, and got through the tough initial stages!

Cruziegirl, thanks for reminding me about cafe covers. I have them for my X-2 pedals, but they won't fit the Zeros. I'll pick some up very soon - you're right that they are a must for keeping crap out of the pedals!

Thanks again....Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Cruziegirl,

I already have Sidis , so it's not the shoes that are a problem. I have no problem with the X-2 pedals; they are much easier to get into and out of than the Zeros (so far). I am hopeful that soon the Zeros will be the same. I know these are great pedals, just gotta get them dialed in!

Thanks again,
Emily