I’ve had the chance to ride many different pedals over the years. Shimano, Look, Time, and a whole list of two-bolt pedals as well, but there is always one pedal style that I come back to after a review, my Speedplays. Dual-sided entry, super adjustable float, great cornering angles, and a relatively light weight system, what more could you want? I was a little worried when things went dark at Speedplay before it was announced that Wahoo had purchased the brand. For many of us that love the pedals, there was concern about changes that would be made as Wahoo put their own spin on the design. So how do the new pedals stack up to the originals? For me, it’s the same great pedal, with some new twists. I’m not going to lie, I actually started stockpiling a stash of Speedplay pedals before Wahoo released their updated version of the Speedplay Zero. I started buying up any chromoly or stainless steel spindled version I could find, along with the cleats. I also picked up some aftermarket parts too so I could rebuild some and keep them going for longer. Most recently, I got my hands on a pair of the Pave Stainless Steel pedals made famous at Paris-Roubaix in 2006, along with the Zero Track Stainless Steel. That’s how much I love the design.
Then Wahoo released their SPEEDPLAY line. The updated pedals were more of a refresh than a complete overhaul of the design. Instead of the bowtie […]
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