Who has used speeplay light action?

[7rider]

1) Do you find the pedals too small (surface area-wise) ?
2) Is the large amount of float really hard to get used to and/or bad when out of the saddle?
3) Is it really impossible to use the cleats if they get at all dirty?
4) Do the cleats really wear out super easily?
5) Have you ever clipped out accidentally?

...and happy new year!

I started on Looks (red, not Keo) and moved to Speedplay X2's in '05.
So, I think I can put my $0.02 in here for you!
1. No. No problems there. Are you worried about hot foot? I've never had a problem with that.
2. It took some time getting used to the float - especially when standing. It was like standing on a wet ice cube! It took some time to learn what I've termed "leg discipline." But, you get over that feeling of wobbliness pretty soon.
3. So I've heard. I can just hear the mechanic at my LBS saying "So....don't get them dirty!" The cleat covers are a must. I've never had any problems with my cleats, as I always wear the covers. I've seen people's covers get sucked off their cleats in muddy ground at group rides, however, so watch for that. Again, I've never had a problem, and this year, I've been less-then-religious about zapping them with dry lube.
4. How would you define "super easy". I have about 2K on mine right now...maybe 2500, and they're fine. I'm still on the same cleats I got in Oct '05. I had the mechanic at the LBS zap the pedals with some grease last week, but other than that, they've been super easy and very low maintenance.
5. Never.
Hope this helps.

[IFjane]

Beane,

I, too, have had Speedplay Zeros for a long time - same cleats, same pedals and I know I have more than 4000 miles on them. In fact, I probably have closer to 5000. I lube the cleats once in a while and make sure the pedals get lubed every now and then - though I do not do it as often as the LBS recommends.

Regarding the cleat covers - my LBS said I absolutely HAD to use them every time I got off the bike. I did that religiously until I forgot them on a trip to CO. I figured the cleats were close to needing replacement so I went without covers (Note: I did not - and never have - walked in mud with them.). I have not used the covers since (probably 2000 miles of riding) and the cleats are still going strong, though they don't look very pretty. I keep them clean and use dry lube every few rides - no problems at all. When I replace them I will get new zeros - love 'em love 'em love 'em!