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Speedplays, hot spots
I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnation
http://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Ligh...1071049&sr=8-2 still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? |
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Speedplays, hot spots
On 19 jul, 12:35, Anton Success wrote:
I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnationhttp://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Light-Action-Chromoly-Pedals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? If you have no issues with SPD they are to expensive. Speedplay X2 serie are the only one you should consider IMO. Lou |
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On Jul 19, 2:15*pm, Lou Holtman wrote:
On 19 jul, 12:35, Anton Success wrote: I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnationhttp://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Light-Action-Chromoly-Pedals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? If you have no issues with SPD they are to expensive. Speedplay X2 right foot SPD started to unlatch easier or I have developed extra muscle since the last release torque adjustment mind you I have fairly flexible bottom of the line Shimano mountain sneaker serie are the only one you should consider IMO. http://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Stai...1081022&sr=1-1 these seem to be even more expensive than vanilla speedplay: close to $200 :-O |
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On Jul 19, 5:35*am, Anton Success wrote:
I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnationhttp://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Light-Action-Chromoly-Pedals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? If you're really strapped for bux , ride sneakers on a fat bmx pedal, like an Odyssey twisted. If you're going for retention--the shoe is far more important than the pedal system. There are exceptions, of course. I've met a few guys whose bum knees made Speedplay into lifesavers. Personally, I hate the way they feel--I'd rather ride SPDs. Hot spots are going to be exacerbated by shoe choice far more than retention system. Also, check out Powergrips. There are trendy copies of these made in Brooklyn by assholes, if you're fashion conscious. |
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On 19 jul, 15:13, Anton Success wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Stai...dals/dp/B00178... these seem to be even more expensive than vanilla speedplay: close to $200 :-O Yep, they are ridiculous expensive. The original X serie are a brilliant design for those who appreciate the features. Speedplay ****ed up these features with all the successors. My opinion of course. Lou |
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On 19 jul, 17:41, Nomen Nescio wrote:
if you walk any distance in your shoes forget the lollipops - get some frogs For road pedals/cleats they are quite walkable and durable. Lou |
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, Anton Success wrote: I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnation http://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Ligh...1071049&sr=8-2 still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? Hot spots are foot discomfort brought on by too tight shoes across the top of the foot restricting blood flow. -- Michael Press |
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On Jul 19, 4:12*pm, Michael Press wrote:
In article , *Anton Success wrote: I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnation http://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Ligh...edals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? Hot spots are foot discomfort brought on by too tight shoes across the top of the foot restricting blood flow. And by poor distribution of pressure through the ball of the foot -- the metatarsal heads pinching a nerve. http://www.archatomics.com/heelpain/metatarsalgia/ I got rid of crippling hot foot from my ski boots by putting padding just behind he metatarsal heads. It was like magic. With my cleats, I've gotten hot foot from a too tight shoe and from an oddly shaped foot bed that increased the loading on the metatarsal heads -- but never from the pedal shape or attachment system. Not saying it couldn't be a problem, but with my CF soles (racing and commuting shoes), my foot is not bending around a pedal platform. I love stiff shoes -- after my first pair of birch sole Duegis, I was hooked. -- Jay Beattie. |
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Speedplays, hot spots
On 24 jul, 19:42, "T°m Sherm@n" ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: On 7/19/2011 6:15 AM, Lou Holtman wrote: On 19 jul, 12:35, Anton *wrote: I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnationhttp://www.amazon.com/Speedplay-Light-Action-Chromoly-Pedals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? If you have no issues with SPD they are to expensive. Speedplay X2 serie are the only one you should consider IMO. Lou butbutbut, you can *walk* in shoes with Frog cleats. What is this with that walking? I don't walk on my roadbike shoes. Did a 90 km ride and walked 6 meters: out of my garage 3 meters, get on my bike, ride 90 km, get of my bike, walk in the garage 3 meters, take of my shoes and done. Lou |
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On 24 jul, 23:27, AMuzi wrote:
*Anton *wrote: I see that speedplays in their cheapest incarnationhttp://www.amazon..com/Speedplay-Light-Action-Chromoly-Pedals/dp/B0011... still cost an arm and leg. Are they so much better that I should shell out twice as much as for the bottom line SPDs? What are the "hot spots"? *Lou Holtman wrote: If you have no issues with SPD they are to expensive. Speedplay X2 serie are the only one you should consider IMO. *"T°m Sherm@n" " wrote: butbutbut, you can *walk* in shoes with Frog cleats. Lou Holtman wrote: What is this with that walking? I don't walk on my roadbike shoes. Did a 90 km ride and walked 6 meters: out of my garage 3 meters, get on my bike, ride 90 km, get of my bike, walk in the garage 3 meters, take of my shoes and done. Mystified me too, but hey, riders have wide tastes. Quoting a police captain from our clipping wall, "It's not a crime to be weird". Sure as long as you admit that it is weird. When I'll be walking much (riding errands) I wear leather shoes and use a bike with toeclips. For that purpose I use another bike, normal clothes and shoes and platform pedals. Lou -- Andrew Muzi * www.yellowjersey.org/ * Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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