Summary: Great peddles. Read a lot of reviews from folks who had problems getting out of the peddles and was fearful I would experience the same. After assembly of peddles and cleats I did have problems getting the shoes out of the peddles. I took the cleats apart, lubed everything up and reassembled, this time only firming up the cleat screws not tightening them down. Wallah, no more problems getting my shoes out of the peddles. These are a pleasure to rind with. Nice and firm, large surface area so no pressure point problems (hot spots). The do require some maintenance so if you just want to clip and go these are not you peddles.
Strengths: firm ride, no pressure points, nice large adjustable float area. you can get adapters to turn them into regular peddles. nice option if someone want to try your bike out.
Weaknesses: maintenance (lubrication required of both peddles and cleats
Similar Products Used: SPD's
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Summary: Search focus on a reliable pedal for my new Cervelo and how to minimize transition times in tris. Picked up the speedplay zero stainless and while once in, the pedal feels good, I find it very difficult to get into the pedal. Retail shop where purchased has very good people who tried to resolve (even replacing the cleat) but to no avail.
Strengths: Good solid feel and fine once you're in. Release also no problem.
Weaknesses: Very difficult to get in quickly and easily which was the main reason I chose speedplay. Even with full weight on the pedal, I have to bounce several times before the pedals engage. Even the bike shop was at a loss after observing many attempts while stationary. I am apprehensive about how these pedals will perform in an olympic distance tri this weekend in Canada. I may need to return them and try something else. (not living up to the name).
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Bike Setup: 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro
Ultegra SL group 50-34, 12-27.
Cinelli Bar
Bontrager "Grippy Tape"
FSA (OS-140) 110mm Stem
Rol Race SL wheels
Vittoria diamante Pro
Neuvation Cycling S3 Saddle
Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals
Summary: Im on my second set of cleats. They are super secure but now have more play then i would like in the pedal body. I wonder if they sell replacements? Still my favorite set of pedals, super easy to get in and out of.
Bike Setup: 10'Specialized Tarmac Comp Rival w/ Reynolds Strike wheels
Summary: I was riding older Look pedals with Shimano Spd-Sl shoes for a while. And I bought a 10'Specialized Tarmac Comp Rival. So I upgraded the pedals and shoes with the new ride. I have been riding Sidi shoes on my MTB for 10 years. And I love them so I went with Sidi for the roadie. I was not to sure about having 15 degrees of float. But the +/- adjustability was a major selling point for me. I should also say that I weigh 200lbs and I like to sprint. I also ride so hilly areas alot and I commute as well on these pedals. I never dialed down the float so I'm riding with the max float. It feels awesome. I also can feel a big difference in the spin up. The pedals feel so much lighter that I seem to have to shift to adjust my cadence. Due to the lack of weight compared to my old Looks. I have sprinted on these pedals and again the lack of weight feels nice. There is no flex that I can tell in the pedal when sprinting or climbing out of the saddle. So other reviewers commented on difficulty of walking around of the bike with these. Well what Road pedal is great to walk around in??? And why the heck would you need to walk so much?
Overall to me this is one sweet upgrade. I think I'm going to put a set on my commuter bike I'm building next.
Strengths: Double sided entry.
Weight or lack off.
Nice and stiff. Feel like the cranks are part of my legs!
Weaknesses: None.
Similar Products Used: Look, Spd, Time Attack
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Summary: I am pretty torn over these pedals. I have used Speedplay over the past 10 years or so and move to the Zeros about a year ago. The pedals themselves I love. The problems I am having all stem from the cleat. The most egregious flaw is the amount of side to side rocking. I've just replaced the cleats and had the shop install them but it hasn't gone away. Perhaps it is shoe (Sidi Genius 3) compatibility? Over time, this has become a deal breaker for me. Also, I broke off a small plastic tab on the cleat which serves as a stop for the metal ring that locks around the pedal. Once this tiny little piece of plastic broke off, clipping in and especially out became noticeably more difficult. I prematurely replaced them as it became a real hazard if I had to clip out quickly. I love them. I hate them.
Strengths: light weight, adjustable float (I have a reconstructed right knee), secure engagement, low stack height, and pedals themselves have been maintenance free
Weaknesses: Side to side rocking. Cleats are not designed to last and are expensive.
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