I've used X's for nine years (switched from Times) and like them fine, but they do feel quite
different to someone accustomed to fixed cleats. The only negative thing I noticed about the
super-free float was that it was a bit harder to ride no-hands with them, since you couldn't "steer
with your feet" as easily.
SB
"Mike Jacoubowsky" <
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> > Well, if you are not used to them, then the speedplays can feel very wierd when you first use
> > them. However, all my bikes are currently set up with X-2s or frogs.
>
> My first two rides with X2s and I was wondering how in the world I could possibly be recommending
> them to my customers. My feet felt like they
were
> on ice (and I'm *very* clumsy on ice). But on the third ride I began to
see
> the light at the end of the tunnel, and on the fourth, well, they just
felt
> like the greatest thing in the world.
>
> My prior clipless pedals had been LOOKs and Time. I liked the solid feel
of
> the Time pedals, but getting into them was sometimes a pain, especially if you were a bit tired.
> X2s seem to have it all; a really solid feel
(despite
> their very small size) and nice float. I haven't tried the Zeroes, but would probably like them as
> well. Just haven't had a reason to switch (a bit expensive with two bikes, and it's not like you
> can experiment with
them
> on just one, since the cleats are different).
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
> "Tom Morley" <
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>
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> > In article <timmcn-BDC424.1647412701200
[email protected]>, Tim McNamara <
[email protected]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > In article <76a441ca.0301270709
[email protected]>,
[email protected] (Fred Roses)
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I don't doubt that the previous posters to this thread are happy
with
> > > > the free play of their pedals but asserting that they can't imagine anybody wanting to limit
> > > > play is another thing.
> > >
> > > I can't imagine wanting to limit the float. That doesn't mean I'm *right*! ;-) Everyone's
> > > needs are a little different, and what works great for me may not be suitable for you.
> >
> > Well, if you are not used to them, then the speedplays can feel very wierd when you first use
> > them. However, all my bikes are currently set up with X-2s or frogs.
> >
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