A somewhat unfair comparison, Speedplay Frogs and Look systems, where platform size is concerned; Frogs are mountain pedals. Any mountain pedal is going to be crushed in comparison to a road pedal in this respect.Originally posted by namoore
The connection between your foot and your pedal is smaller than say the Look system. I am a climber and also enjoy sprinting, so I prefer the larger connection with the bigger cleat of the Look. I nocticed a huge difference when I made the switch. On the speedplay when your really pounding you can feel the small cleat.
Originally posted by lokstah
A somewhat unfair comparison, Speedplay Frogs and Look systems, where platform size is concerned; Frogs are mountain pedals. Any mountain pedal is going to be crushed in comparison to a road pedal in this respect.
Speedplay's road systems -- the X and Zero series -- offer huge platforms.
Originally posted by carchaser
Has anyone used speedplay frog pedals for road riding? Opinions?
I can't prove it, but I'm convinced the hotspot bit is an urban myth, spread by folks who don't like the look of Speedplays, and haven't actually spent any time on them.Originally posted by p55mac
Yeah, but I've heard this about Speedplays (X) before Lokstah. Most feel the hot spots are a shoe issue; a stiffer sole will distribute the cleat/pedal over a larger area. This probably means staying clear of any "sport/recreational" road shoe.
I deal with lots of traffic here in SoCal and prefer a pedal that's easy to engage, like Speedplays. When I get the green I don’t want to be fumbling around. However, when finally out of traffic, I’m climbing and pounding away in my size 13 Nikes. You’re a climber.............any hot spots at all with your shoe/pedal combo? Ease my fears.
Nope! If my shoes are too tight my big toe goes numb after enough miles, but I've never had hotspots with Speedplays.Originally posted by p55mac
You’re a climber.............any hot spots at all with your shoe/pedal combo? Ease my fears.
Likewise, homie. Likewise.Originally posted by p55mac
Thanks lokstah!.....I always appreciate your take.
Originally posted by lokstah
I can't prove it, but I'm convinced the hotspot bit is an urban myth, spread by folks who don't like the look of Speedplays, and haven't actually spent any time on them.
The platform length and width of an X or Zero -series system is about 3" by 2" -- that's generous by any standard.
Given the right circumstances, you can get foot pain through any system, no matter how well designed. That said, I don't think there's any evidence or logic to support the suggestion that Speedplay X or Zero systems have a hotspot issue resulting from a small platform. I don't get it...
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