Anyone tried Speedplay Zero (road) pedals?

[DeniseGoldberg]

...Well, I do but I want something lighter (these are on the heavy side I feel and couldn't tell you which ones they are) so upon my husband was looking at the Looks so I thought I would also. But now you got me thinking about the Speedplay's.

JoAnn -
I use Speedplay Frog pedals, and I think they are great. I can't tell you what year I started using them - but it's been a long time... I switched to using mountain bike shoes & pedals many years ago even though I only ride on the road because I wanted shoes with recessed cleats. I highly recommend these pedals!

--- Denise

[BikeMomma]

This is a timely thread for me, because I just today placed an order for the Speedplay Zeros (stainless). All the info given already will come in handy for me, as well. Thanks, Ladies!

[Jo-n-NY]

Thank you Emily for bringing to my attention that the Speedplay zeros would not go on my bike.

I did some research on reviews about the Frogs per Denise's recommendation vs the Looks and to be honest, people seem to be real happy with the Frog's. Not that many were not happy with Looks, but much emphasis was made on the easy entry and clipping out of the Frog pedal and also just great on the knees, not that I have a problem with that. Needless to say, I told my husband he should also look into Speedplay's as he does have knee problems.

Thanks for posting your opinions. One less thing for me to think about.

~JoAnn

[emily_in_nc]

Just an update...I did a 54 mile ride today (our forecasters were wrong; it was overcast but no rain!) with the Zeros, and I am pleased to give them a big thumbs up! They have definitely loosened up. I had no trouble clipping out at all - it's a firmer motion than with the X-2s, but not too hard - and only once did I have trouble clipping in with my first foot, never with my second - I just stand as I am powering from a stop and push that one in with some vigor, and it goes right in!

I could really tell a difference climbing with less float, especially out of the saddle. These pedals are keepers!

Thanks again for the great feedback that gave me the confidence that I could get these to work for me!

Emily

[Pedal Wench]

Emily,

You can play around with the float, also keeping in mind that you're also controlling the release point. I needed some float, but I also wanted to make sure that I come out VERY quickly, when needed. If you're still having trouble getting out, bring down the float limits a bit (the small philips screw on the outer edge of the cleat) and see if that helps. I have mine set so that I can't hit my heel on the crank on the inside, and I have just enough on the outside so my knees are happy yet I can release without really twisting too much.