Track Pedals - Does anyone use Speedplay?

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Nozzle
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Postby Nozzle » 05 Nov 2012, 15:30

I'm interested on advice for choosing pedals for a track bike. I currently run Speedplay Zero's on my road bike and have a spare set to use for track. Does anyone use Speedplay's for track? I see a lot of people with SPD's and toe straps, etc.

Will the float be an issue? Any drawbacks with running the same for track?

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Postby Trouty » 05 Nov 2012, 16:03

I'm interested on advice for choosing pedals for a track bike. I currently run Speedplay Zero's on my road bike and have a spare set to use for track. Does anyone use Speedplay's for track? I see a lot of people with SPD's and toe straps, etc.

Will the float be an issue? Any drawbacks with running the same for track?
I use speed plays at the track with no issues, and mine are light action also which means its easier to get your feet out. Having said that, I am unlikely to have that much power to rip my feet out of the pedals....which many guys would...which is why they have straps as an added safety.

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Postby T-Bone » 05 Nov 2012, 21:22

No problems for me either. Though i do run the track version.

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Postby Eleri » 06 Nov 2012, 06:06

I've got Speedplays Zero on my track bike.

Chances of me pulling a foot are slim to remote - mostly because of my legs tho, nothing to do with the pedal.

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Postby Trouty » 06 Nov 2012, 09:17

I've got Speedplays Zero on my track bike.

Chances of me pulling a foot are slim to remote - mostly because of my legs tho, nothing to do with the pedal.
Leg extensions would fix that shortie.

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Postby Eleri » 06 Nov 2012, 11:00

Leg extensions would fix that shortie.
A bit of sprint wouldn't go astray either. Where did I put those short-twitch fibres? Think I lost them in primary school, somewhere around little lunch.


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