Speedplay Zero: Halp!

[PinkBike]

ditto bikemomma - they do need a break in period, also i put grease around the spring on my cleat.

[Pedal Wench]

I'll add another version of: they take a few weeks to break in. If they're still a problem, Speedplay once offered to send 'pre-broken-in' cleats. I also second the suggestion to keep them lubed. I would do that every ride.

[NJBikeGal]

I went through the same thing when I initially got my Zeros! It was so frustrating to know that I was on the pedal and putting all of my weight down and unable to clip in. All I can do is reiterate what others have said...they take some breaking in to loosen up the cleats. And, make sure that they are lubed with something like a dry teflon lube. Worked wonders!

[bicyclulz]

Thanks, gals. it always helps to get a woman's view on things:-)

These were slightly used when I got them. Many of my fancy bike parts tend to be hand-me-downs. I am not quite so hard core as to need to splurge on new things (except clothing and shoes...sadly a reflection of my life outside cycling). i don't know how "broken in" they need to be. They are in great shape, barely used. Should I jump around on them more? I do manage to eventually clip in after a few tries.

I really want to try them because my bf loves his speedplays and as much as I love my SPD's, especially since I no longer tip over and can clip in like i've been doing it for years (it's only been a few months), I do like the double - sided-ness of the Speedplays. I will try try again. I'll update just in case I fail miserably!

[smilingcat]

Make sure your cleats are mounted flat on the sole of your shoes. Cleats should not be flexed. You may have to use some shims. If you don't have any, and would like to try some of the shims, send me a PM and I can send you some. It's white plastic thingies. And do use dry (teflon) lube. And use lock tights (the kind you can undue: not the permanent kind) on the bolts. That way, you don't have to tighten the bolts so tight.

Back when they first came out, I weighed about 125 pounds and had to stomp or jump on them to snap in. But I loved it cause I couldn't scrape the cleats on tight corner.

smilingcat

[sundial]

.....I may not weigh enough to properly clip in to use them.

That won't ever be an issue for me, lol!