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"?

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

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

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.

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

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

On Jul 19, 4:12*pm, Michael Press wrote:
In article
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*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.

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

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
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