Does anyone has the same problem with Speedplay pedals?

[AuntieK]

I like them too, they are pretty comfortable, and look cute. I wish the cleats were a little smaller though.

Ditto that! I switched from SPDs, so the Speedplay ones seem ENORMOUS!

[KSH]

I have speedplays... and when I unclip, I dangle my foot away from the pedal and have it ready to put in the ground.

What is great about speedplays is that you DON'T have to FIGHT to get your foot clipped back in.

I can't tell you how annoying it is to ride behind seasoned cyclists, coming off a stop, who can't get clipped back in, because there pedals are such a challenge.

You just need to keep your foot off the pedal after you unclip. Dangle your foot and be ready to put your foot down. You should do fine.

Good luck!

[FreshNewbie]

Thank you KSH, i remember you did few tris last year, how is that going this year? Any plans ?

[Robbin_G]

You just need to keep your foot off the pedal after you unclip. Dangle your foot and be ready to put your foot down. You should do fine.

Well, keep in mind that's not great group riding etiquette because the person behind you has no clue whats going on so don't make it a habit, just do it till you learn.

[KSH]

Thank you KSH, i remember you did few tris last year, how is that going this year? Any plans ?

Oh! Thanks for asking!

I am completing a 10-week Tri 101 program, with my 1st tri of the season this Saturday. Should be fun. My running is horrible due to injuries... but I will get out there an just keep moving forward with my very slow jog.

Then, I start another 10-week Tri 202 program. Keeps me busy!

Well, keep in mind that's not great group riding etiquette because the person behind you has no clue whats going on so don't make it a habit, just do it till you learn.

Well, I have never gotten yelled at because of it... then again, I only do it when it's obvious WHY my foot is off the pedal (people are stopping ahead of me, etc.). I just don't do it whenever... so no one has had a problem with it... yet. But, all groups are different and maybe mine are lenient because I don't ride with the Alpha pack.

[FreshNewbie]

Good luck with your TRI and the programs! Never done a tri, don't really have time to train right now. Also, i am a bad runner, my knees hurt from running.

[KSH]

Good luck with your TRI and the programs! Never done a tri, don't really have time to train right now. Also, i am a bad runner, my knees hurt from running.

Thanks so much! I will probably post a report on 4-9-06 reviewing my tri on the 8th.

Yea, my running sucks... due to lower leg pain... that even a Dr. can't seem to fix. So, I run around a 12-13 minute mile... aka: I go as fast as I would walking, but I make it a jog so it looks better!

[FreshNewbie]

As long as you out there and doing something good for yourself and inspiring other people that's all that matters. As long as you have a goal to reach and the determination to push you, you will get to the finish line even jogging. So good luck , and keep inspiring!!!!

[tnhlind]

Hi,
I am thinking about getting Speedplay pedals and have been reading a lot of reviews about them. The only negative that keeps repeating is that the cleats are very fragile and you have to be really careful not to get dirt, rocks, etc. in them. I run triathlons and am concerned about whether this will be a problem running in my bike shoes out of T1 and after the bike into T2. Has anyone had experience with this and what do you think? I have not mastered (or even attempted) the art of leaving my shoes clipped in, so that's not a solution for me at this point. Thanks.

[KSH]

Hi,
I am thinking about getting Speedplay pedals and have been reading a lot of reviews about them. The only negative that keeps repeating is that the cleats are very fragile and you have to be really careful not to get dirt, rocks, etc. in them. I run triathlons and am concerned about whether this will be a problem running in my bike shoes out of T1 and after the bike into T2. Has anyone had experience with this and what do you think? I have not mastered (or even attempted) the art of leaving my shoes clipped in, so that's not a solution for me at this point. Thanks.

I do tri's and I have yet to have any issue with my Speedplays and the cleats getting gunked up. The run you will make out of the transition area will be minimal.

Now, they are NOT fragile. But, if you walk in mud (I have done that), they might be hard to get on/off the pedals. I experienced this after I walked in mud for a whole day. I was still able to get on/off the pedals though, with some work.

But, that has only happened ONCE the entire time I have ridden on them... 1 year.

I love my Speedplays! They are great!

[tnhlind]

Cool! Thanks. Now how to decide between the x5 and the x2. I'm leaning toward the x5 because of cost, unless someone can tell me a good reason to spend the extra $.

[ccnyc]

RE: MUD IN SPEEDPLAY PEDALS

I put a large paper clip on one of the velcro straps on my shoes and use it to clear out any mud, etc. from the cleats.

carol