FLCC> advice on speedplay pedals

[Steve Edgar]

I have found it is personal preference.  Some folks like to be locked  
in, with no float.  Others like some float, but with a spring  
mechanism that "re-centers", a la contemporary Time pedals.

The float with Speedplay pedals is completely free.  There is at  
least one model of Speedplay which allows the amount of float to be  
adjusted.

This year, I went from 1992 Time pedals to Speedplay (the adjustable  
float ones).  I like them, and have found that the free float is a  
bit better for my rickety knees.

-- Steve.

On Jul 26, 2007, at 1:16 PM, Amanda and Mark Shenstone wrote:

> I love my speedplay pedals. I oil them once or twice a season and  
> that seems fine. I always feel "well connected" with good power  
> transfer. I think you will get use to the different feel. At this  
> point I wouldn't use anything else.
> -Amanda
> --------------------------------------------------
> Amanda and Mark Shenstone
> Graceful Gardens
> PO Box 100
> Mecklenburg, NY 14886
> 607.387.5529
> http://www.gracefulgardens.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Marilyn Dispensa
> To: FLCC at icycle.org
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:01 PM
> Subject: FLCC> advice on speedplay pedals
>
> I'm looking for some advice on Speedplay pedals
>
> I just bought new Sidi's and the Speedplay light action pedals.
> I've loved my old clunky Looks that i've had for 15 years, but  
> though I'd try something new.
> I went on my first ride last night and I love the new shoes but I'm  
> mixed about the pedals.
> I feel like they are a little squirrelly and if I'm standing going  
> up a hill, they move more than I'd like.
> Maybe I just need to get used to them.  I might send them back and  
> just get a new pair or cleats or one of the newer Look models.
>
> Any advice on these?
> Also I never did any maintenance on my Looks ever. The Speedplays  
> say you have to oil the springs every other ride and put grease in  
> the pedal monthly.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Marilyn
> PS. you can email me off the list.
>
>
>
>
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