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thekidduxcthekidduxc
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 Looking to replace my Time RXS carbon peals. Have been riding them for 5 years. Cannot get the left pedal off without removing the crank and putting it in a vice grip. Third time it has happened. Used a torque wrench as well. Bearings are wearing a bit too on that pedal. 

So that brings me to a new pedal purchase. Budget is $250 but that doesn't mean I have to spend all of it (crazy thought I know)!

Looking at look keo Max carbons or some similar speed plays. Loved my time RXS! Only negative is sometimes it is a pain to get into them (my cleats are worn in all fairness to time). 

Any suggestions/thoughts?

 

Im not a weight weenie but would prefer carbon in that price range. 

Comments

  • Dino SartiDino Sarti
    Consider speed play light action. I have used them for years and love them. I have them on both my roadie and my tri-bike. They plenty float and let your body move if needed. Also, well within your budget.....
  • NortonNorton
    If you liked the RSX you'll really like the iClic. It solved my issues regarding getting into the RSX. Plenty of choices at your price point.
  • MattAaronsonMattAaronson
    Man, I thought I was the only triathlete that used RXS pedals!! Good to know I'm not alone!!

    I contemplated changing my pedal system this year becuase I needed new cleats (for 2 of my 3 pairs of shoes), but I found an extra pair of cleats and didn't take the plunge.
    My logic at the time was that I'd go with something Keo-compatible since it'd give option value on moving to the Vector powermeter when (actually "if" more relevant at this point) it arrives and is battle-tested enough to to contemplate using.

    As for Speedplays, I've heard they're tough to run in so transitions can be difficult. Of course Macca uses them so they can't be all that slow!!
  • mgraffeomgraffeo
    I also ride RSX, and have heard really good things about the iClic.
  • Bruce ThompsonBruce Thompson

    2x Speed Play Light Action. 

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    I use dura ace pedals, but I don't have any comparison data. All Ican say is that they are problem free.
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

     Speedplay.     And now many shoes have the four bolt speedplay bottom.       Very easy to grease unlike just about everything else.

  • harrastharrast
    I've used both Speedplay Zeros and Look compatible pedals. Honestly, after I'm riding, I almost forget which pedal I am on. However, there are some significant differences: The cleat on Speedplay is very durable and enclosed so you're not going to break off part of the cleat while running through transition. The down side is Speedplay are like walking on ice when you get on pavement, so you have to watch your step. Also, Speedplay has float (which can be adjusted out, at least on the Zero pedal) which means that you can pivot a couple of degrees on the ball of your foot. To other pedal users, the float can feel like you have less stability on the pedal. Personally, I like to have a little float, but some people would rather be locked in. Another nice thing about Speedplay is you can clip in on either side of the pedal--you don't have to flip the pedal over to the clip side to clip in. Just step down and you're in. I have the cheapest Speedplay Zero pedals which cost around $120 and have performed just fine for more than half a decade. You can probably glean that I have a preference for Speedplay.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    I've been riding Looks and Look Keos since I started cycling. I use the red cleats with the most float.

  • Dino SartiDino Sarti
    +1 on what Steven said.
  • Marc RobardsMarc Robards

    I'm with Rich, been on Look since the clipless pedal was invented ('84?). Blades are too tight for me, but I love having Keo 2 Max Carbons with red cleats on both my road and tri bikes.

  • novaavantnovaavant
    I've always used Time pedals. I used the time equipe's for years on all my bikes and loved them. I skipped the RXS generation and bought the iclics which I like as well. One thing though if you stick with the iclics get the iclic2 version as they made some significant changes to improve the exit entry and wear on the pedals.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich

    I put new cleats on my shoes on Sunday. I was getting lots of clicking, etc as my cleat was moving up and down in the pedal due to the cleats being so worn. It had probably been a long time since I had last replaced them and the left one was especially worn (I unclip on the left side). I realized I had probably dodged a bit of a bullet, risking the cleats breaking or coming unclipped in standing, high power situations. Yikes!

  • rklingrkling
    My first set of pedals were Time Equipes. I switched to Speedplay X-series in the mid-90's and have never ridden anything else. Speedplays are two-sided, so, to me, they're easier to clip into from a stop. I bought a pair of Zero's for my son, and he was too light to clip into them. So, he is using the Light Actions and likes them a lot. Yes, Speedplays are (ahem) interesting to walk in or try to run in, which is one of the reasons why I leave my shoes in the pedals for transition. +1 on what Robin said: a lot of companies are now making a Speedplay specific (4-hole pattern) sole, so adapters are needed less and less. And with the Zero's, the negative comments about too much float are moot; you can completely lock out the pedal, so there's no float at all. I personally like the free float in the X's, especially on long rides.

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